GBL 207 IOWA: THE TRAIL STARTS HERE - THE IOWA CAUCUSES
The trail to the White House in any presidential election year begins in Iowa. During the election year, some Presidential hopefuls will make numerous visits to the state and will go to steak-fry and county fairs, shake hands with the Butter Queen, and engage in retail politics that has been a part of our culture for generations. Students often read about the arcane process of the Iowa caucuses, and how they are either the end of the road for many, while beneficial to the campaigns of others. This course allows students to fully engage with this important process through readings, discussions about the primary/caucus process, as well as the nomination process in general, and engagement with the process in Iowa. Once in Iowa, they will have a choice of ways in which to engage with the process. Anyone, regardless of major, can choose whichever path he or she wishes once in Iowa. Options include working for the networks or a local station in Iowa, for Elon student media or a college media consortium, or for a candidate or party. Students will return to Elon to wrap up and write about this experience, expanding upon the knowledge and insight gained from studying the caucuses up close and in person.
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the program.
Course Types
Society; Experiential Learning Requirement
Offered
Offered winter during Presidential election years.
Notes
Application, acceptance and additional travel fee required.