School of Education and Social Sciences
Undergraduate

Term: Spring 2027
Session: Full Term (Jan 19 - May 07)
Start Date: Tuesday, Jan 19, 2027
End Date: Friday, May 07, 2027
Availability: On Campus
Day(s): Mon./Wed./Fri.
Time: 01:00 PM to 01:50 PM

Political parties and elections are essential to the structure of every modern democratic state. Though originally the American political system excluded parties they quickly became integral to the US political order. This class studies their theoretical foundation historical development functions and organization. It introduces students to psephology the study of elections including realignment theory and critical election theory theories of voting behavior turnout and civic duty. Students analyze contemporary approaches in the study of elections and produce their own approach.Prerequisites: POLS1020 and COSK2220 or COSK22253 Credits