Factors which contribute to electoral choice and the dynamics of voting in the American political system.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Although the numbers line up as a split level course, the course will not actually be offered as a split level class unless there is a graduate student from outside our department who needs graduate credit. In this case, a special paper and extra readings will be assigned.
Athena Title
Electoral Behavior
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in POLS 4520H, POLS 4820
Prerequisite
POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1101H or POLS 1101S
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will understand voting behavior in the American context.
Students will be exposed to various political science theories relating to topics such as voter turnout, the relationship between partisanship and voting behavior, and the effects of campaigns as they relate to citizen information.
Students will be able to critically evaluate, discuss, and apply these theories in both written and oral contexts.
