POLI 317
Public Opinion and Voting Behavior
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Relationship between attitudes, opinion, and voting behavior in American politics and institutions.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
4
Fixed
3
Recommended
Poli 328
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Students will acquire a minimum of two theoretical perspectives to explain why voters choose a particular candidate.
Title
Effective Research and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will learn the fundamentals of survey research design and analysis, including an understanding and appreciation for the concept of “Total Survey Error.”
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to articulate the relationship between public opinion and democracy.
Title
Effective Research and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will use statistics to make inferences about the relationships between variables that affect voting behavior or public opinion.
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.
Title
Effective Research and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Use appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, historical comparison, and textual interpretation to answer political questions.
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.
