DLOG701
The Practice of Engagement
What are the steps of designing, implementing, and learning from an effective citizen engagement process? What should elected officials, bureaucrats, activists, community associations, grassroots groups, Crown Corporations, and other groups consider?
This course covers the entire design process, with a focus on action and change. You will learn engagement methods and how to match the method to a particular context.
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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLOG701-VA1137 | 3 | Tuesday–Thursday Nov 12–14, 2013 9 am–4:30 pm |
Van | Vince Verlaan | $600 | Register |
* You must be 19 or older.
What will I learn?
You will learn the following:
- Principles and theory of dialogue and engagement
- How to apply dialogic principles in institutional and social contexts
- How to match the best method to the context at hand
- How to implement proven engagements methods
- How to match method to context
- Strategies for ensuring that organizations embed and maintain civic engagement values and practices over the long-term
How will I learn?
- Lectures
- Class discussions and exercises
- In-class assignments
- Recommended reading
Who should take this course?
This course is open to anyone who would like to learn more the design, implementation, and practice of civic engagement. We strongly recommend some background with dialogue and civic engagement.
How will I be evaluated?
We will evaluate you based on your class participation and in-class assignments.
Textbooks and learning materials
We will provide custom course materials.