Connecting Students to Politics through a Multi-Class Campaign Simulation

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ID6096773
AutoresMack Mariani (0000-0003-1996-3694, autor correspondente), Mack D Mariani
Ano2007
Volume40
Fascículo4
Páginas789-794
Data de publicação2007-10-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoPS Political Science & Politics (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1049-0965 • E-ISSN: 1537-5935
EditoraCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s1049096507071247
OpenAlexW2143102207
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas8
Referências citadas13

Simulations are an important complement to a traditional political science education in that they can promote active learning and enhance student understanding of course material. Simulations can also provide students with the opportunity to learn and develop important research, writing, public speaking, and analysis skills. This essay describes a multi-class campaign simulation of my own design that was run in two upper-level government courses during the spring of 2006 at Hamilton College. This simulation is designed to promote student engagement in political ideas and concepts from the varied perspectives of candidates, campaign staff, parties, the media, and voters. At the same time, the simulation also helps students develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a political campaign, legislative office, or other professional political environments. I wish to thank Sharon Waring Rivera and Brian S. Glenn for providing helpful comments on earlier versions of this paper

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