PSCI0308A-F12
U.S. National Elections
U. S. National Elections
In this course we will analyze Presidential national elections in the United States. Topics covered will include party systems, electoral realignment, voting behavior and turnout, candidate strategy, the nomination process, the legal framework for elections, the Electoral College, gender, race and ethnicity, the media, the Internet, and U.S. elections in comparative perspective. Although most analysis will the focus will be on the 2012 upcoming congressional and presidential contests, earlier elections will be studied for insight into continuity and change in American electoral politics. 3 hrs. lect./disc. American Politics)
In this course we will analyze Presidential national elections in the United States. Topics covered will include party systems, electoral realignment, voting behavior and turnout, candidate strategy, the nomination process, the legal framework for elections, the Electoral College, gender, race and ethnicity, the media, the Internet, and U.S. elections in comparative perspective. Although most analysis will the focus will be on the 2012 upcoming congressional and presidential contests, earlier elections will be studied for insight into continuity and change in American electoral politics. 3 hrs. lect./disc. American Politics)
- Term:
- Fall 2012
- Location:
- Warner Hall HEM(WNS HEM)
- Schedule:
- 8:40am-9:55am on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 10, 2012 to Dec 7, 2012)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Matthew Dickinson
- Subject:
- Political Science
- Department:
- Political Science
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- NOR SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92692
- Subject Code:
- PSCI
- Course Number:
- 0308
- Section Identifier:
- A