In this unit, we'll learn about a concept called "Political Culture". The idea is that to truly understand the politics of a place, you can't JUST look at political systems (branches of government, frequency of elections, the number of parties, etc). That stuff is important, but it doesn't tell the whole story. We also need to look at traditions, mores, cultures, and general attitudes about what the purpose of "politics" is in the first place. That's where Political Culture comes in.
Textbook Reading |
Chapter 3 (Part 3.B only) Minnesota: The Epitome of the Moralistic Political Culture (by Daniel Elazar) |
Instructor Notes |
Political Culture - lecture notes |
Outside Links |
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Unit Assignment |
Political Culture Quiz |