Amanda Bittner

Professor

 

Bittner

SN 2038
Department of Political Science, Science Building
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL A1B 3X9 Canada

Telephone: (709) 864-8186
Email: abittner[at]mun[dot]ca
Website: www.amandabittner.com

Academics

BA Hons (University of Toronto); MA, PhD (University of British Columbia)

Areas for Student Research Supervision

  • Parties and elections
  • Political psychology
  • Public opinion and voting
  • Women and politics

 Examples of Recent Courses Taught

1000 Intro to Politics and Government
3350 Public Opinion and Voting
4340 Women and Mass Politics
6000 Political Science Concepts
6500 Political Behaviour

Bio

Dr. Amanda Bittner studies elections and voting in both Canadian and comparative contexts. In addition to her ongoing work on party leaders, she has published research on voter turnout, immigration, as well as the impact of social cleavages and political sophistication on political attitudes. She is currently working on projects in a number of areas, including voters' attitudes about immigration; the influence of gender on public opinion and voting; and Canadian parties and elections.

Selected Publications

For the most up to date information about my ongoing research and publications please visit my professional website.