Deliberative Democracy

Catalog description

Offered at Missoula College. This course introduces students to the theory and practice of deliberative democracy, in which citizens and other individuals actively participate to help society reach decisions that are just, sound, and sustainable. Students will learn how deliberative and other participatory democratic processes have been used around the globe to allocate limited resources, meet collective needs, and achieve common goals. Students will build capacities for inquiry, listening to understand, appreciation, reflection, considering multiple perspectives, and finding common ground, all of which are part of dialogue and deliberation. Case studies and hands-on practice will help students appreciate the challenges and opportunities of deliberative democracy. This course will build capacities to be an informed, engaged, and empowered global citizen.