MSC412 Public Opinion

1. Provide at least two key theories, concepts, or ideas from the chapter. 
2. Provide at least two key theorists (e.g., Marx, Lippmann, etc.) associated with #3 above. 
3. Conclude with two discussion questions for the class to spark engaged discussion. 
4. Your discussion questions must challenge the class to enrich our understanding of the key theories, concepts, or ideas, e.g., you must demonstrate critical thinking.

Your questions should be clearly and concisely formulated.
You should be able to explain why you asked it. 
You must include two in-text citations of the assigned reading per presentation in your PowerPoint  (e.g., Author, Year: Page number) 

5. Come up with one creative example topic that helps the class engage with key ideas: 
1. A news article 
2. The findings of a poll or survey 
3. A social media post relevant to the topic 
4. A YouTube video, etc. 

6. Your chosen example in #7 must be relevant. For example: 

7. How does economic reasoning account for political opinion and behavior? 

8. How does the Noelle-Neumann “Spiral of Silence” impact voting behavior? 

9. Did the War of the World’s broadcast of 30/10/1938 cause a panic?, etc.