Fall/Winter Timetable

POL382H1S L0101

Topics in Canadian Politics

Public Opinion and Voting

Themes

This course introduces students to the attitudes and behaviours of the mass public in Canada and other western democracies. Themes include political participation, the mass media, and the nature of social, psychological, and economic, and elite-driven forces on public opinion and voting. It will also highlight the role of electoral systems, parties, issues, and leaders in elections. Students will examine national surveys of the Canadian electorate.

Texts

TBA

Format and Requirements

One two-hour lecture per week. Course requirements TBA.

Preparation

Recommended Preparation: POL 222H1 or POL 232H1 or a similar course

Prerequisites

POL214H1/ POL214Y1/ POL214Y5/ POL215H5/ POL216H5/ POL224H1/ POL224Y1/ POLB50Y3