POLI 318
Campaigns and Elections
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Analyzes electoral process in the United States, including history, significance in governance, campaign strategy, finance, media role, etc.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Poli 200.
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Students will understand the role of campaigns and elections today in American politics.
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Students will examine the historical development of campaigns and elections over the past 200 years and the nature of various players in campaigns and elections today including the electorate, candidates, parties, the media, and interest groups
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will discuss and evaluate proposed electoral reforms.
Title
Participation in Political Processes
Learning Outcome
Students will be expected to spend time observing an electoral campaign, designing a campaign plan for a future campaign, and even working in a local electoral campaign.
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Students will assess three levels of elections – presidential, congressional, and state and local.
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a familiarity with each of the four major subfields of political science: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy.
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.
