POLS 4200 - Public Opin,Elec-Democracy

Institution:

Georgia Southwestern State University

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Description:

This course is a study of the formation, measurement, and role of public opinion in American democracy and of the role of the media and political organizations in shaping public opinion and thereby influencing political outcomes. Particular focus will be paid to the theoretical role of beliefs and opinion in a democracy; opinion surveys as measurements public opinion; the role of ideology, informaiton, and partisanship; opinion and political participation, particularly voting behavior; and the impact of public opinion on public policies and decision making. (3-0-3)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

gsw.edu/main/

Phone Number:

(877) 871-4594

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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