GOVT-402 Political Opinion in the United States (3)

What does the U.S. public think about government and politics, and why? In this course, students read classic and contemporary scholarly works on U.S. political opinion. The course covers debates over voter decision-making and competence, the causes and effects of partisan identification, the nature of ideology, various aspects of political polarization, the political relevance of social identity groups, and more. Students complete weekly papers and an original research paper on U.S. political opinion. AU Core Integrative Requirement: Capstone. Usually Offered: spring. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: GOVT-310.