GOVT 6182 - [Political Communication]

Spring. Next Offered: 2019-2020. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

A. Levine.

This doctoral seminar examines scholarly research related to political communication, with particular attention to campaigns, elections, and policy debates. The focus is on questions related to elite strategy, the broader political context (such as economic conditions), and the conditions under which political campaigns affect political decision-making. Various forms of decision-making are considered, including decisions to turn out, choose a particular candidate, donate money, and volunteer time. (AM)