University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

PSCI-4751 (3) The Politics of Ideas

Examines theoretical arguments and case studies of interactions of ideas, interests, and institutions in policymaking. Analyzes processes through which ideas come to the public agenda, how institutional settings shape those ideas, and why some ideas and interests are more successful. Prereq., PSCI 1101. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).