This is a course on public opinion and American politics. We ask whether our best understanding of how citizens think and act lives up to what a functioning democracy requires. We consider classic debates and cutting edge research while also conducting our own original public opinion research.

Logistics

We meet Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 2:00-2:50 pm.

Lecture

MWF 2-:50 pm

Syllabus

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Assignments

Due on Canvas

Location

Bio Med Center B13

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Office Hours

Paul | Mon 3:15-4:45 pm | 111 Thayer St Rm 339
Isaac | Fri 11-12:45 pm | Stephen Robert Hall, Atrium

Schedule

	Slides	Readings	Notes	Assignments
Week 1
Introductions
Week 2
What is Public Opinion?
Week 3
Ideology & Issues
Week 4
Political Knowledge
Week 5
Political Cognition
Week 6
Democratic Choice
Week 7
Social Groups & Identities
Week 8
Partisanship
Week 9
Race
Week 10
Gender & Sexuality
Week 11
Personality and Socialization
Week 12
Influence and Persuasion
Week 13
Thanksgiving Recess
Week 14
Class Presentations