In this course, we strive to comprehend the logic of voting and political participation in America. This is an intensive study of various means and mechanisms of participation in the American political system with special focus on grassroots movements, interest groups, and voting. The importance of public opinion and mass political behavior in the American political process will be examined while taking issues of gender, race, social class and other elements of identity in the American electorate into account.
POLS 223: Voting and Political Participation
Class Program