Course ID
041054
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to historical and contemporary perspectives in the study of ideology. Ideology is a contested term, with some viewing it as a belief structure, others a worldview, and yet others a symbolic group label. This class will explore these definitions, and will examine how political ideologies are sustained and emerge in democratic systems. Many of the readings will be drawn from the \"top 3\" journals in our field - the APSR, AJPS, and JOP - you will find that the literature spans several disciplines(economics, psychology, and sociology to name a few). This course is inherently interdisciplinary and we shall focus on a variety of topics central to the study of ideology, such as racial politics, economic decision-making, political campaigns, and ideology in political institutions.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No