This course critically situates the role and place of public opinion within the politics of advanced industrial democracies. Topics include defining the concept of public opinion; considering the individual and group sources of opinion; and evaluating the relationship of public opinion with public policy, media and various contemporary issues.

Antirequisite(s): The former Political Science 3397F/G if taken in 2008-09; 2009-10; 2010-11.

Prerequisite(s): At least 1.0 2200-level Political Science course.

Extra Information: 2 hours.