POLI 326
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American Political Demography
Course Description
Examines how demographic forces of aging, gender, race, immigration, marriage and childbearing create cleavages in American politics
When Taught
Contact Department
Fixed/Max
3
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3
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0
Recommended
POLI 200 and POLI 300 or equivalent courses on research design and multivariate regression
Title
Create a Learning Community
Learning Outcome
Create a vibrant learning community governed by a passion for uncovering truth, receiving guidance from the Spirit, and demonstrating love and empathy for fellow learners.
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Articulate Impacts of Demographic Trends
Learning Outcome
Articulate the impact of key demographic trends on American politics and the impact of important political trends on American demographics.
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Build Facility with Demographic Tools and Concepts
Learning Outcome
Build a facility with essential demographic tools and concepts.
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Use high-quality data
Learning Outcome
Employ prominent national data sources to examine key interactions between demographic and political variables.
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Produce Demographic Analyses for Different Audiences
Learning Outcome
Produce high-quality demographic analyses for a variety of professional purposes and audiences.
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Construct Theoretical Propositions
Learning Outcome
Construct theoretical propositions consistent with the empirical relationships uncovered in their analyses.
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Appreciate Diversity and Its Challenges
Learning Outcome
Appreciate the diversity of human communities and the different challenges they face in the American political system.
