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Course Information

Subject: Political Science (POLS)
Number: 300 A
Language of Instruction: English

Contact Hours and Credits

Semester Session: 45 contact hours, 3 semester credits, 4 quarter credits

Availability

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Full Description

The United States is in the midst of a presidential election this year. This course will analyze American presidential elections. Topics to be considered will include: the nature of the American presidency, the electoral system, electoral sociology and voting behavior, media techniques, the role of money and campaign finance laws, political journalism, political discourse, the political party system, the influence of state and local politics, the impact of the economy and social issues, the role of foreign policy and other issue areas. All of these topics will be considered in an investigation of campaign strategies. We will look at the history of presidential elections and consider their future evolution.

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Topics: US Presidential Elections

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