Student-Originated Studies: Occupy Movement

REVISED

Spring 2012 quarter

Faculty

Peter Bohmer economics, political economy

Fields of Study

community studies, political economy and sociology

Preparatory for studies or careers in

organizing, public policy, and working for an economic or social justice organization.

Description

Students will participate in and study topics related to the Occupy Movement.  As part of their SOS program, students will participate in the weekly Occupy Symposium. We will aanalyze and examine  diverse strategies and perspectives within the Occupy Movement, and develop skills valuable for building the occupy movement. The focus of one's study and participation can be the Occupy Movement in Olympia or in other locales. Studying similar movements in other countries such as "the Indignados" in Spain is also acceptable.  In addition to the Occupy Symposium, we will meet once a week as a group. Most of the work and credit will be based on participation and reflection in the Occupy and related social movements, although there will be some common readings.

Advertised Schedule

Mon 12-2:30p, group meeting; Thurs 6-9p, Occupy Symposium.

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

No Required Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Day and Evening

Program Revisions