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POLS 215 - Public Opinion and Political Behavior

4.00 credit hours
This course examines public opinion and political behavior in contemporary American politics. The course will cover topics like: how to conceptualize and measure public opinion, where opinions “come from,” the nature of opinion about several salient issues, and whether public opinion affects policy making or political behavior. Students will reflect on debates about the “competence” of the public and how much public opinion should affect public policy, as well as become savvier consumers of public opinion data.

Prerequisite(s): POLS 101 .
Cardinal Directions Designation(s): Social Sciences.


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