Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026

     

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POLI 369 001 (CRN: 24588)

PROTEST, RESISTANCE, RESPONSE

Long Title: PROTEST, RESISTANCE, AND GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
Department: Political Science
Instructor: Aktan, Dogus
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:15PM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group II
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 35
Section Enrolled: 36
Waitlisted: 10 (Max 99) 
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 4:06AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Scheduled Online Final Exam
 
Description: This course introduces students to key concepts, themes, and approaches in the study of protests, civil resistance, and government response around the world. It surveys key recent findings on when protests happen as well as when and how they succeed.