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The course is taught by [[Andy Civettini]].
 
The course is taught by [[Andy Civettini]].
 
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Revision as of 14:24, 6 October 2008

Voting and Elections is offered Fall 2008. We will cover the major theories of voting behavior as well as voter turnout, the level of voter knowledge, election forecasting, and the role of debates, parties, issues, money, and negative ads.

The course is taught by Andy Civettini.

Lecture Topic
:Elections in Theory and Practice in the United States
:Social Structural Theories of Voting
:Rational Choice Theories of Voting
Discussion Topic
:Voter Turnout
:Political Debates
:Political Parties
:Voter Knowledge