DLOG700
Dialogue and Engagement: Principles and Concepts
Why use dialogue and civic engagement? Why engage citizens? Who does the engaging? What are the benefits, risks, challenges, and opportunities of civic engagement? What role does dialogue play in civic engagement? How can dialogue and engagement build relationships and make progress on a community or public issue?
In addition to answering these vital questions, this course provide the conceptual foundation for the Certificate in Dialogue and Civic Engagement. You will learn key frameworks for understanding the nature and core elements of dialogue and civic engagement, the power dynamics involved in engagement, and how to choose the right dialogue process for different kinds of issues and contexts. We will also discuss different outcomes of dialogic and civic engagement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLOG700-VA1137 | 3 | Wednesday–Friday Sep 4–6, 2013 9 am–4:30 pm |
Van | Joanna Ashworth | $600 | Join waitlist |
What will I learn?
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- Understand key frameworks and definitions for public engagement and dialogue
- Choose and apply appropriate frameworks to civic engagement contexts
- Understand dialogic approaches to conflict
- Understand the power dynamics of engagement
- Analyse public engagement opportunities
- Use dialogue and civic engagement more effectively in your work
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 how the principles and concepts of dialogue and civic engagement. It is suitable for learners who do not have previous experience of dialogue and civic or community engagement.
How will I be evaluated?
You will receive an in-class assignment, guidance, and feedback.
Textbooks and learning materials
We will provide custom course materials.