PSCI 452Parties and Elections

Students will learn about the dynamics of political parties and elections around the world. Through a variety of research-based reading and writing assignments, students will gain the skills to analyze party competition, voter behaviour, and election outcomes. Students will critically reflect on issues such as ideology, the role of government, economic disruption, and corruption, to better understand the structures, interests, and processes that drive party competition and election outcomes in both rich and poor countries.