Below are a wide range of resources for teaching social action. If you have specific questions about the model or Institutes, please contact Dr. Scott Myers-Lipton at smlipton@sjsu.edu.
Our Model Course
The social action course model is based on the syllabus by Dr. Scott Myers-Lipton, who refined it over 17 years of teaching Sociology 164: Social Action at San José State.
Our Textbooks, Companion Guide, & Course Reader
Scott Myers-Lipton’s two books, companion guide, and course reader are core resources for faculty and students.
More Syllabi
Faculty from a wide-range of disciplines who have gone through the Institute have created their own syllabi based on the model.
More Books, Articles, Videos
There are many books, articles, videos, websites, and podcasts that support the teaching of social action.
The Impact
The impact of social action is felt by students, campuses, and communities, as student campaigns breathe new life into our democracy.
Join Our Community
We have an online community platform to find colleagues, share updates, and post questions.