PSC 209 - Elections & Campaigns in the United States

Course unit(s): 1
Meets GAR (students beginning prior to Fall 2024): Meets general academic requirement SL.
This course examines American elections, campaigns, and voting behavior within the broader context of political representation and electoral systems. Attention is provided to the rules, strategies, and behaviors governing elections in the United States and the internal and external factors influencing the American voters’ decision-making process. Ongoing political campaigns will play a major role in this course with students engaged in numerous exercises related to the various elections taking place during the semester.