Political Science 255 - Political Parties and Elections

Institution:

St Olaf College

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Description:

This course will examine Islamic conceptions of civil society and citizenship. In our initial overview we will briefly review Western understandings of civil society and then examine a range of Islamic approaches to civil society and citizenship. With civil society as our framework, we will focus special attention on questions of private/public good, democratic pluralism, modernity/tradition, and gender, integrating students' daily experiences and regional expertise in the program's four sites. Political parties have traditionally served to organize the American electoral process but not to govern. Is their role changing This course examines party organization, candidate recruitment, campaign strategies, the role of the media, election financing, and citizen participation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stolaf.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 786-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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