This course introduces students to citizen political participation in democracies, with a focus on Canadian case studies. It examines theories of political participation and introduces students to a range of methods by which citizens engage in political life including social movements, political party membership, deliberative mini-publics and more. This course examines debates about the appropriate role for citizens in governance and considers barriers to equity in political participation in Canada.
This course introduces students to citizen political participation in democracies, with a focus on Canadian case studies. It examines theories of political participation and introduces students to a range of methods by which citizens engage in political life including social movements, political party membership, deliberative mini-publics and more. This course examines debates about the appropriate role for citizens in governance and considers barriers to equity in political participation in Canada.
