Engaging Democracy I & II

INSTRUCTOR INFO

Joshua Eastin

jeastin@pdx.edu

COURSE CRN

• Winter 2027

  • 43505

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This two-term Capstone takes place over the winter and spring term, and is only offered every other year, when the Oregon Legislature has a full session. One of the most pressing problems in American politics today is that the public feels increasingly distant from elected leaders. To many reformers, the health of the nation’s democracy can only improve by getting more young people involved in politics. The Engaging Democracy capstone addresses this problem by having students assist Oregon legislators during the long legislative session in odd calendar years in Salem, where they will help handle the broad range of responsibilities placed on legislative staff. During classroom times, students will learn about civic engagement, civil discourse, and representative democracy. 

CONTACT INFO

Joshua Eastin, jeastin@pdx.edu