POSC 07303 - Campaigns, Political Parties and Interest Groups

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Rowan University

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Prerequisites: POSC 07110 This course compares the functions of U.S. political parties, interest groups, and political movements in recruiting and nominating candidates for public office, supporting campaigns and elections, organizing and staffing government, representing and shaping public opinion, and rationalizing and mobilizing the vote. The U.S. system is compared to the systems of other countries. Special attention is given to the civil rights movement, the reform of the presidential election process, and the candidate-centered professional campaign in the decline of the influence of the political parties.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rowan.edu

Phone Number:

(856) 256-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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