SOS-425 Deliberative Democracy and Social Action
Deliberative Democracy and Social Action offers students
a comprehensive inquiry into the process of deliberative
democracy and the practice of civic action. It provides a
critical overview of the theoretical basis for democracy as
well as a historical-evolutionary perspective on the topic.
Students gain insight into how democratic theories withstand
contemporary institutional challenges as they apply
governance theory to current events and seek viable solutions.
Students also investigate how deliberative democracy and
civic action work at the local, state, national, and international
levels, examining the challenges that emanate from a
rapidly globalizing international environment. Deliberative
Democracy and Social Action also encourages students to
apply their knowledge in order to become more responsible
citizens of their nation and their world.