Public Opinion and Public Policy

3 cr · Undergraduate

An exploration of the nature, expression, and measurement of public opinion; how governments use public opinion; and the benefits and challenges associated with the use of public opinion in governance. Students may not hold credit for both POLS 4980 and the POLS 4170 when titled "Public Opinion and Public Policy." Restricted to students enrolled in the Honours program in Political Studies or with written consent of the instructor or department head..