PSC 317 - Political Parties and Elections

[3 credit(s)]

Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Importance of political parties and elections in American political history and development of the party system; role of public opinion, parties, and interest groups in democratic politics; effects of culture, political socialization, campaign politics, and issues on voting behavior; politics of social movements, the formation of political coalitions, and partisan realignment; party activity at state and local levels.

This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for more information about General Education Requirements.

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