Using the Minnesota Capitol as our laboratory, this course will dive into the rules and reality of state governance and legislating. The course will include classroom discussions, guest speakers and a significant State Capitol practicum to give you a deep look into state politics and policies.
This is a praxis-oriented course, not a theoretical course. Students are expected to be active learners, absorbing readings, lectures, guest speakers' talks and their practicums to become equipped to understand and operate within the state decision-making process.
The readings were selected to give students the background for class participation, their final projects and understanding of state government.