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PSC 601F - Public Opinion and Political Behavior

(3 units)
Analysis of the psychological aspects of politics in relation to public opinion, propaganda, personality and political socialization.

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. compare different models of information processing.
2. evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different models of partisanship.
3. discuss the political consequences of biased information processing.
4. articulate how public opinion drives the differences we observe in policy outcomes nationally and across states and localities.
5. evaluate an original theoretical argument about public opinion or political behavior using quantitative methods in the form of a research paper.


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