(3 units). Communication between governments (local, regional and national) with different audiences in the context of public policy development and implementation, consultations, public information campaigns, e-government initiatives, internal changes and reengineering. Discussion of key concepts such as governance, accountability, transparency, access to information, and respect of privacy and confidentiality. Critical assessment of government communication strategies in the light of a more participatory democratic process. Review of case studies with special emphasis on experiences and lessons from Canadian institutions based in Ottawa. Course Component: Lecture Prerequisite: CMN 2148 and 81 university course units. Reserved for students in the Honours, Joint Honours and Major in Communication, Public Relations and Digital Journalism.
(3 units). Communication between governments (local, regional and national) with different audiences in the context of public policy development and implementation, consultations, public information campaigns, e-government initiatives, internal changes and reengineering. Discussion of key concepts such as governance, accountability, transparency, access to information, and respect of privacy and confidentiality. Critical assessment of government communication strategies in the light of a more participatory democratic process. Review of case studies with special emphasis on experiences and lessons from Canadian institutions based in Ottawa. Course Component: Lecture Prerequisite: CMN 2148 and 81 university course units. Reserved for students in the Honours, Joint Honours and Major in Communication, Public Relations and Digital Journalism.
