Course Description
Introduces students to substantive issues and knowledge to pursue a career in politics, politically-oriented advertising, and public relations. Instructor will integrate course materials with guest lectures by practitioners from politics and public affairs communication. Course is required for the Certificate in Applied Politics and Public Affairs Communications.
Athena Title
Intro to Applied Politics
Prerequisite
POLS 1101 or POLS 1105H or POLS 1101E
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
To introduce students to the substantive issues and knowledge needed to pursue a career in politics and politically-oriented advertising and public relations, and to give students an opportunity to interact with and learn from a variety of practitioners from politics and public affairs communications.
Topical Outline
1. Introduction to theory and practice of applied politics 2. Political management as a field 3. Introduction to research tools in applied politics 4. Introduction to voting behavior and public opinion 5. Campaign politics: an overview 6. Campaigning: views from the field 7. Interest groups in the political system: an introduction 8. Advocacy, lobbying, and the policy making process 9. Theory and practice of political leadership 10. Legislative process: an overview 11. Legislative politics: practitioner perspectives 12. Fundraising and politics 13. Ethics and applied politics
Syllabus