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4.00 Credits
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.
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Examines political, economic, and social factors that affect African-American participation in national, state, and local politics. Course Information: Same as AAS 432.
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4.00 Credits
Policy-making process as it operates in Illinois. Major topics include constitutional structure, political culture, role of parties and interest groups, initiation of public policy, legislative process, role of the governor, politics of the budgetary process, implementation of public policy. Course Information: This course fulfills a general education requirement at UIS in the area of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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Nature and scope of the American presidency -- both historically and analytically. Topical attention given to the views of the framers of the Constitution and to problems of presidential management, leadership, and prerogative. Course Information: This course fulfills a general education requirement at UIS in the area of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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4.00 Credits
Structure, function, and politics of governmental entities in urban areas, with policy focus on issues and alternative methods of analysis. Attention given to small and large urban areas. 4.000 Credit Hours Levels: Doctoral - Springfield, Graduate - Springfield, Undergrad - Springfield Schedule Types: Lecture-Discussion, Online Public Affairs & Administratn College Political Science Department
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Examination of mass public opinion, electoral behavior, and participation in American politics. Special attention is given to the role of the mass media.
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Examination of interest groups and political parties in American politics. Special attention is given to the impact of mass media on contemporary political organizations.
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Designed to deepen students' understanding of public policy processes at the federal, state, and local levels. The first part of the course explores the dynamics of issue and agenda formation at the federal and state levels. The second part focuses on public policy implementation processes. Students conduct library and field research on existing intergovernmental policies and programs to trace the dynamics issue and policies and programs at the state and local levels.
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Examines the unique nature of leadership in the realm of politics and the public sector. 4.000 Credit Hours Levels: Doctoral - Springfield, Graduate - Springfield, Undergrad - Springfield Schedule Types: Lecture-Discussion, Online Public Affairs & Administratn College Political Science Department
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4.00 Credits
Both political science and psychology study how individuals interact with their environment, other individuals and groups. We will use theories and findings from both disciplines to gain deeper insights into political processes and decisions. Likely topics include stereotyping, trust, schemas, heuristics, media effects, social identity, and political tolerance.
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