Description

The Program "Political Science in Action: Leadership Communication and Elections" is a high-quality graduate program that focuses on the dynamics and complexities of politics in the global age. The program grants an M.A. in Political Science in Leadership Communication and Elections from Tel Aviv University. The Political Science Department stands out in the study of political leadership, political communication, electoral systems and behavior and is the home of the Israel National Election Studies.

The fusion between theories of leadership, elections and media capacities has become necessary for the understanding of the complexity of politics in the last decades. This is especially true in democratic regimes, where leaders have to orchestrate a "permanent campaign" in order to win the sympathy of the public in a reality full of global and local challenges.

The program is tailored for students interested in advancing their knowledge and understanding of the practical dimensions of politics, especially the challenges that arise from the interconnectedness between leadership, elections and communications.

The topics addressed in the program include: Theories of democratic leadership; elections, electoral behavior and electoral systems in contemporary democracies; political campaigns and elections in the internet age; characteristics of political communication in the 21st century; the impact of the television age and the internet on political leadership and the rise of new supportive professions, such as media and image advisers; public diplomacy and propaganda; the personalization of politics and the decline of political parties; leadership in civil society and leadership in war and crisis situations; and others.

Highlights

* Top lecturers  renowned scholars and leading practitioners.
* Study Trips - day tours of Israel's various governmental, parliamentary and media institutions, guided by top specialists in the field.
* Debate Forum  meetings with politicians, leading media personalities and election specialists.
* Diverse student group - students come from all over the world.
* Networking opportunities
* Attention to practical skills
* Well organized schedule  most classes are held between Monday and Thursday in the afternoon, leaving the mornings and weekends free for internships, volunteering and study.
* Accreditation - Tel Aviv University is the only official university in Israel that grants an MA in Political Science in Leadership, Communication and Elections

Subject Areas

• Political Science/politics

Cost in US$:

15,000

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.