POLS 339 - Citizen Politics

4 Credit(s)

Explores why, when and how ordinary citizens participate in democratic politics. We will study what motivates participation-that is, why individuals get involved-when citizens choose to join the political process, and how the modes of participation in advanced, industrial democracies may be changing from traditional party politics to new forms of involvement. This course falls under the sub-field of Comparative Politics. A minimum of Junior standing required. Alternate years.