Students will be introduced to a variety of concepts relevant to politics, such as the difference between political ideology and political attitudes, what constitutes and distinguishes between labels such as 'conservative' and 'liberal', power, game theory, and risk management. Students will have a chance to apply what they have learned to reality TV.

As a political science professor, I have taught similar lessons regarding politics and culture in a variety of courses. I have appeared on two separate episodes of reality TV shows, decades apart, (Iron Chef and House Hunters International) and have maintained a strong, passionate interest in the genre since its inception.

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A one-page written assessment available upon request upon completion of course.
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All political science concepts can be found in Patrick O'Neill's The Essentials of Comparative Politics. This is a popular introductory textbook widely and cheaply available online.