POLI 345

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Comparative Parties and Elections

Political Science College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Analyzes the electoral process and political parties in both the United States and other countries. Special attention is given to gender issues, campaigns, financing, corruption, extremist parties, religion, class, issues, fairness, accountability, electoral rules, and democracy.

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Theoretical Underpinnings

Learning Outcome

Understand the theoretical underpinnings of political parties in democracies.

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Practical Manifestations

Learning Outcome

Link the theoretical underpinnings of political parties with their practical manifestations in everyday politics.

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Clear Communication

Learning Outcome

Communicate both the theoretical underpinnings and practical manifestations of these theories to a wide variety of audiences.