Running for Elected Office: A Ten-Week Political Campaign Simulation for Upper-Division Courses

Describes the "Running for Elected Office" simulation that enables undergraduates to gain knowledge of the campaign process. Students assume the roles of candidates, staffers, or journalists undertaking a ten-week campaign. Discusses the general structure of weekly events, special events,...

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Veröffentlicht in:	PS, political science & politics political science & politics, 1999-03, Vol.32 (1), p.69-76
Hauptverfasser:	Kathlene, Lyn, Choate, Judd
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Analysis Boards of education Conferences (Gatherings) Curricula Debate Educational Strategies Electioneering Elections Experiential Learning Feedback (Response) Government (Administrative Body) Higher Education Indexes Journalism Learner Engagement News Media News Reporting Political campaigns Political candidates Political debate Political elections Political Science Polls Role Playing Simulation Student Evaluation Student Reaction Study and teaching Teachers Television commercials The Teacher Thinking Skills Undergraduate Students Writing Assignments Writing Instruction
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Zusammenfassung:	Describes the "Running for Elected Office" simulation that enables undergraduates to gain knowledge of the campaign process. Students assume the roles of candidates, staffers, or journalists undertaking a ten-week campaign. Discusses the general structure of weekly events, special events, student evaluation of the simulation, problems, and the lessons students learned. (CMK)
ISSN:	1049-0965 1537-5935
DOI:	10.2307/420753