PSC 403 - Public Opinion

Institution:

University of Illinois at Springfield

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

A survey of the extensive literature dealing with American public opinion. Potential topics include survey research (polling), ideology, democratic norms and values, heuristics and cognition, the role of information and learning, medial influence, racial attitudes, and presidential popularity. Designed to leave the student with a better understanding of the role of public opinion in democracy, what the public feels on a variety of topics, and an appreciation for the complexities inherent in measuring public opinion.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uis.edu

Phone Number:

(217) 206-6600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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