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Seminar: 08-26-M12-3 Why do people protest? Theoretical backgrounds and Data analysis with R - Details

Seminar: 08-26-M12-3 Why do people protest? Theoretical backgrounds and Data analysis with R - Details

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Course name Seminar: 08-26-M12-3 Why do people protest? Theoretical backgrounds and Data analysis with R
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Course number 08-26-M12-3
Semester WiSe 2025/2026
Current number of participants 13
expected number of participants 30
Home institute Politik
Courses type Seminar in category Teaching
First date Tuesday, 14.10.2025 14:00 - 16:00, Room: FVG O0150 (Seminarraum)
Type/Form
Englischsprachige Veranstaltung Ja
ECTS points 3/6

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Protests and social movements are powerful tools through which ordinary people can influence their social and political environment. Why do some individuals take to the streets, while others stay at home? What motivates collective action, and what prevents it?
This seminar introduces students to the most influential explanations for protest participation, drawing on perspectives from political sociology, political psychology, and political science. We will explore both the individual-level factors - such as motivations and values - and the macro social and political conditions that shape mobilization.
Beyond the theory, the course places strong emphasis on developing analytical skills. Students will gain hands-on experience working with survey data (European Social Survey), learn the basics of R programming, and practice conducting descriptive analyses.

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