POL 358 - Political Behavior, Participation and Activism (American Politics & Public Policy) (1)

Political behavior is the study of the way people think, feel about politics, and how and why they act (or choose not to act) on those thoughts and feelings.It is also about understanding how different actors such as parties, interest groups, the media, and political elites influence the decisions of individuals to participate in the process. Democratic theory is built on the principle that citizens can make informed and rational choices. This course looks at the opinion formation of individuals and how these individuals become engaged in the political process.
(Social Science)