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SoSe 19: Polarization in US politics

Michael Cowburn

Kommentar

This course engages in the topic of polarisation in the context of the politics of the United States. In examining polarisation in US politics this course seeks to understand changes in the behaviour and characteristics of individuals, institutions and organisations in American politics. We will particularly focus on factors that shape attitudes of actors in the political system. These actors include voters, the media, political activists and donors, candidates, members of Congress, and the President. There is specific focus on the causes and consequences of polarisation. This course engages with competing academic literature on the topic and encourages critical reflection on the subject and contested understandings of its manifestation in American politics. Through the readings, we will look at the kinds of questions political scientists ask about polarisation in the American political system and how they investigate those questions. Schließen

12 Termine

Regelmäßige Termine der Lehrveranstaltung

Mo, 12:00 - 14:00 12 Termine

Mo, 08.04.2019 12:00 - 14:00

Dozenten:
Michael Cowburn