To complete the PhD study programme in Political Science, Rasmus Skytte presents his PhD dissertation, giving a public lecture followed by a defence

The subject of the lecture is:

How does politicians' uncivil behavior affect partisan and independent voters, why do politicians engage in uncivil behavior in the first place, and is political incivility merely an "evil media problem"?

The title of the dissertation:

Why Politicians Seem so Rude and How it Affects Citizens

The assessment panel consists of:

Professor Matthew Levendusky, University of Pennsylvania

Professor Hajo Boomgaarden, University of Vienna

Associate professor Lasse Laustsen, Aarhus University

Time & Place:

Friday January 25, 2018 at 2:15-4:00 pm in Aud. A I (1333/101)

Reception:

Upon the defence the department will host a reception in the lounge, building 1330