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PS 12 - Introduction to Political Science

PS 12

Introduction to Political Science

9 units (3-0-6)   |  second, third terms

Introduction to the tools and concepts of analytical political science. Subject matter is primarily American political processes and institutions. Topics: spatial models of voting, redistributive voting, games, presidential campaign strategy, Congress, congressional-bureaucratic relations, and coverage of political issues by the mass media.

Instructors: Hirsch, Kiewiet
Published Date: March 21, 2025