MALS 629 - Topics: How to Read an Election

Credit(s): 3

TOPICS:HOW TO READ AN ELECTION
Component: Lecture
How do people really make important decisions, like how to vote in an election? Why are lies so often effective, even when they’re transparent? How is it possible for two apparently rational individuals to draw the opposite conclusions from the same evidence? How to Read an Election moves beyond partisan politics to delve into psychology, literature, and film for insights into these and other questions that inevitably arise during an election season.
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 9 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Fall