POLS 3130 - American Political Geography

Institution:

Utah Valley University

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Considers the extent to which American government and politics are influenced by geography-based policies, institutions, and identities. Analyzes the theories and methods that have been developed to explain the geographical elements of politics and governance. Examines topics such as legislative redistricting, single-member districts, place-based identities and attachments, localism vs. nationalization, and the urban-rural political divide in elections.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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