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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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POLI 480 001 (CRN: 16049)
INFO & MISINFO AMERICAN POLTCS
Long Title: INFORMATION AND MISINFORMATION IN AMERICAN POLITICS
Department: Political Science
Instructor: Peterson, Erik
Meeting: 1:00PM - 3:30PM T (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: POLI 395
Section Max Enrollment: 12
Section Enrolled: 12
Waitlisted: 1 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 3:51PM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: What do Americans know about politics and how does it matter for their political behavior? This course explores how information, uncertainty and misinformation influence political decision-making. It also considers how the public acquires factual beliefs and reviews efforts to correct political misperceptions and reduce knowledge deficits.