DLOG751
Large-Scale Public Involvement Methods: Deliberative Polling and 21st Century Town Hall
In this workshop, you will examine two popular methods for large-scale, dialogue-based citizen engagement on public policy issues: deliberative polling and the 21st-century town hall. Both processes help citizens learn about the issues, create space for in-depth discussion, and generate detailed feedback on public policy options.
Related program(s)
This course is available at the following time(s) and location(s):
| Section | Session(s) | Date/time | Campus | Instructor(s) | Cost | Registration* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLOG751-VA1141 | 1 | Friday Jan 10, 2014 9 am–4:30 pm |
Van | Susanna Haas Lyons | $300 | Register |
* You must be 19 or older.
What will I learn?
In this course, you will learn the following:
- Suitable uses of large-scale public involvement methods
- Theory and practice of 21st-century town hall and deliberative polling
- How to plan large-scale engagement project
- How to apply these large-scale public involvement methods to your own work
How will I learn?
- Lectures
- Class discussions and exercises
- Recommended reading
Who should take this course?
This course is open to anyone who would like to learn more about large-scale, dialogue-based civic engagement on public policy issues.
How will I be evaluated?
We will evaluate you based on your class participation.
Textbooks and learning materials
We will provide custom course materials.