May be repeated and taken as independent study. Does not count toward minimum degree requirements. Guided research on topics suitable for publication including manuscript preparation, presentation, and critiques. May be repeated and taken as independent study. Current research on mass political behavior, including public opinion, political socialization, and voting behavior.
Topics vary each semester.
May be repeated for credit. Advanced study in subjects relevant to an understanding of how the political process is affected by the environment of politics. Advanced study of the political process, oriented to recent research in the area of political parties, elections, and the recruitment of political leadership. Study of the executive branch of government in the United States, with particular emphasis on the presidency. An examination of the Congress, from formal organization, member recruitment, and theories of representation, to Congressional reform, policy-making, and interbranch relations.