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. The practicum is an 8-hour per week requirement, in addition to lecture time and assignments.
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.
The class meets on Thursday evenings weekly during the semester.