Political Psychology
GOVT 369
Fall 2015 not offered
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| Course Cluster: Urban Studies |
This course explores the political psychology of individual judgment and choice. We will examine the role of cognition and emotions, values, predispositions, and social identities on judgment and choice. From this approach, we address the larger debate regarding the quality of democratic citizenship. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (GOVT)(GOVT-American)(GOVT-Comparativ)(HRAD-MN) |
Major Readings:
Sears, Huddy, and Jervis; OXFORD HANDBOOK OF POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY (2003)
Haidt, THE RIGHTEOUS MIND: WHY GOOD PEOPLE ARE DIVIDED BY POLITICS AND RELIGION (2012)
Brader, CAMPAIGNING FOR HEARTS AND MINDS: HOW EMOTIONAL APPEALS IN POLITICAL ADS WORK (2005)
Winter, DANGEROUS FRAMES (2008)
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly response paper, group discussion assignment, individual research project.
No Exams. |
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