Campaigns and Elections

Catalog description

While broad theme issues such as voting trends over time, realignment versus de-alignment, critical elections, the influence of the media (particularly television) on elections, and voter turnout are addressed, this course also focuses on the specifics of elections approaching or recently ended. By focusing on the recent elections, students can learn how to understand exit polls, the specific issues that are influencing or have influenced those elections, as well as the practical aspects associated with get out the vote drives. Prerequisite: ENGL 17000 ; HIST 15500 , PS 15500 , or PS 15600 .