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The Syllabus

Videos
  • What is a Teach-Out?
  • Welcome to the Why Iowa? A Primer on Primaries and Caucuses Teach-Out
  • Ken Kollman - Historical Perspectives
  • Michael Traugott - Historical Perspectives
  • Michael Traugott - What's the Difference Between a Primary and a Caucus?
  • Michael Traugott - Presidential Nominating Conventions
  • Michael Traugott - The Role of the Media
  • Ken Kollman - Comparative Insights
  • John Chamberlin - Election Methods
  • Vincent Hutchings - What are Implications of Iowa Going First?
  • Dennis Goldford: Why does Iowa go first?
  • Dennis Goldford - How do the Iowa Caucuses work?
  • Dennis Goldford - The Role of the Media in Iowa
  • Dennis Goldford - What Makes the Iowa Caucus Unique?
  • Timothy Hagle - Why do Iowa and New Hampshire Go First?
  • Timothy Hagle - What Makes the Iowa Caucuses unique?
  • Timothy Hagle - How Does Iowa Impact the Overall Election Process?
  • Timothy Hagle - Campaigning in Iowa Versus Other States
  • Timothy Hagle - What are the Unique Benefits the Iowa Caucus Offers National Voters?
  • David Redlawsk - Personal Reflections on Iowa
  • Rachel Paine Caufield - The Iowa Caucus Project
  • Vincent Hutchings - What Drives Voting Behavior?
  • David Redlawsk - Insights into Voting Behavior
  • Ken Kollman - Other Considerations in Voting Behavior
  • Rachel Paine Caufield - Civic Engagement and Action
  • Vincent Hutchings - Political Participation
  • Matthew Diemer - Civic Engagement vs. Political Participation
  • Matthew Diemer - Beyond Voting - Civic Engagement
  • Matthew Diemer - Models for Engaging Youth Through Education
  • You Asked, Our Experts Answered!
Readings
  • What is a Teach-Out?
  • Groundrules for Engagement
  • Welcome to the Why Iowa? A Primer on Primaries and Caucuses Teach-Out
  • 2020 Primary and Caucus Calendar
  • Guest Bios
  • Historical Perspectives on the Presidential Nomination Process
  • How do the Primaries and Caucuses Actually Work?
  • Insights into the Iowa Caucuses
  • What drives our voting behaviors?
  • How to get involved with politics!
  • Call to Action: Get Engaged this Election Season and Beyond
  • Facilitation Guide - Organize Your Own Event
  • Additional Resources

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