POLS305

Political Behaviour: Political Psychology and Culture

30 points

Not offered 2018, offered in 2011

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences

Description

This course examines the context and content of the political behaviour of the public and its leaders. It discusses the role and limitations of public opinion in democracies and its measurement and how personality and even biology affects political behaviour. It also introduces concepts from political psychology and political socialization to demonstrate how we come to behave as we do politically.

Prerequisites

15 points in POLS at 200 level for one course; 30 points in POLS at 200 level for two or more courses. Students without 15 points at 200 level in POLS but with at least a B average in 75 points in appropriate courses may be admitted to any one POLS course at 300 level with the approval of the Programme Director.