PPC 503 - Collaborative Policy Making and Civic Engagement

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This course explores the theories and practices in collaborative policy making and civic engagement. Students learn different dialogue modalities, including intergroup dialogue, the use of social media, co-intelligence or the mixing of personal intelligences and how these skills are essential tools used in the democratic process of finding solutions to complex problems and creating new policy. The course also examines social movements, the importance of inclusiveness and community representation in policy discussions, and it reviews policy case studies that discuss civic engagement, stake-holders involvement such as civic leaders, citizens, community organizations, government agencies and the private sector. Policy professionals guest lecture, and current policy issues in the Chicago Metropolitan area are explored.