Number
210
CCN
26542
Times
Fri 12-3pm
Location
SOCS202
Course Description
This course explores how symbols, rituals, and narratives shape political behavior, public policy and state formation. Drawing on classic and contemporary political science research, we will analyze the creation and impact of political symbols in various contexts, from national identities to intergroup conflict. The course will also evaluate the strategies political actors use to leverage symbolic power to sway both public opinion and political outcomes. Additionally, the course will focus on the challenges of conceptualizing, measuring and analyzing political symbols, both quantitatively and qualitatively, so that research designs that can effectively identify and communicate the influence of symbols in politics.