CMN 250

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

Social Movement Communication

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Credit: 3 hours.

Examines the communication strategies of social movements, concentrating on the types of messages that social movements create (including rhetorical messaging, social protest, grassroots organizing, fundraising, and media outreach). Focuses on the communication of major 19th, 20th, and 21st century social protest movements, including movements for civil rights, environmentalism, women's rights, and others. Emphasizes the functions of communication for identity formation, promulgation, and social change. Provides knowledge and tools for the analysis and production of messages.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Cultural Studies - US Minority

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CMN 250 class schedule data for spring 2026
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	75567	Lecture-Discussion	2	12:00PM -12:50PM	MWF	Lincoln Hall	Kolson, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Cultural Studies - US Minority course. Section Info: Credit not given for both CMN 250 and CMN 396 topic, Social Movement Communication. Day1Access course materials cost $43.25. For more information see https://go.illinois.edu/Day1Access.
	70366	Lecture-Discussion	3	10:00AM -10:50AM	MWF	Gregory Hall	Kolson, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Degree Notes: Cultural Studies - US Minority course. Section Info: Credit not given for both CMN 250 and CMN 396 topic, Social Movement Communication. Day1Access course materials cost $43.25 For more information see https://go.illinois.edu/Day1Access.