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Citizen Politics in America: Public opinion, Elections, Interest Groups, and the Media
A learning circle
Facilitated by
Sally
Course materials provided by HarvardX, EdX
Taking place at Blackstone Branch Chicago Public Library, Meeting Room, Chicago
This learning circle met 6 times from 6PM to 7:30PM CDT starting Wednesday, September 12, 2018.
Facilitated by
Sally
Welcome!
Learning Circles are an important way to delve into topics that you have always wanted to find out about but never had the time. Join fellow learners in a friendly and welcoming environment as we look into the forces that shape our political discourse and influence our elected officials from the opinions of ordinary citizens to special interest groups and how the media reports and shapes these influences.
Course materials we'll use
Public opinion has a powerful yet inexact influence on elected officials. Politicians risk their careers if they ignore it, yet its power is not easy to capture nor quantify. This hands-on course will
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Meetings
- Sept. 12 at 6PM CDT
- Sept. 19 at 6PM CDT
- Sept. 26 at 6PM CDT
- Oct. 10 at 6PM CDT
- Oct. 24 at 6PM CDT
- Oct. 31 at 6PM CDT
Location
Blackstone Branch Chicago Public Library, Meeting Room, Chicago