Units: 5
Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour; extra reading, 3 hours; written work, 1 hour
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Prerequisites: restricted to class level standing of sophomore, junior, or senior; or consent of instructor
Description: Introduces theories of public political behavior from a comparative perspective, including explanations from the political psychology, political sociology, and political economy perspectives. Topics include public ideology, political polarization, attitudes toward minority groups, parties, and welfare policies in European and American countries.
Credit: Credit is awarded for one of the following POSC 102S or POSC 102.