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210125 SE M7b: SpezialisierungsSE State Activity, Policy and Governance Analyses (2017S)

Democratic Theories and Public Opinion (engl.)

8.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 07.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Tuesday 14.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Tuesday 21.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Tuesday 28.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Tuesday 04.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Tuesday 25.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Tuesday 02.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Tuesday 09.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Tuesday 16.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Tuesday 23.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Tuesday 30.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Tuesday 13.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Tuesday 20.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre
  • Tuesday 27.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Seminarraum H10, Rathausstraße 19, Stiege 2, Hochparterre

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In a democracy, the views of citizens are expected to guide government activity and public policy. That makes public opinion a central concern in the study of democratic politics. This course examines public opinion in contemporary politics. The course will emphasize both how citizens' thinking about politics is shaped and the role of public opinion in political campaigns, elections, and government. We will discuss how to conceptualize and measure public opinion, where opinions “come from,” the nature of opinion about several salient issues, and whether public opinion affects policymaking. We will also consider normative questions, including the role opinion should play in a democracy.

Assessment and permitted materials

Each seminar will center on a critical analysis of the assigned readings for the week.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Your grade will reflect the following components:

Quizzes. There will be regular quizzes given at the beginning of class. The quizzes will cover material from the previous class and/or the readings due in class that day. Typically, they will be composed of 5 multiple choice questions. (20% of the grade)

Participation. Your attendance and participation in class is required. You can only miss two out of 14 classes. (15% of the grade)

Research paper. You will choose a topic and investigate public opinion about that topic, drawing on historical and current polls, scholarly research, and any other relevant material. You will write a 3000 words paper (excluding bibliography, tables and figures) that fully describes the nature of public opinion and its implications for politicians and public policy. To be submitted via Moodle by 30 July 2017. (45% of the grade)

Experiment plan. (2000 words), submitted via Moodle by 30 May 2017 (20% of the grade)

Examination topics

Reading list

Association in the course directory

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