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Join U of L political science professor Dr. Harold Jansen as he explores:
The Impact of Digital Technology on Democratic Citizenship in Canada
Two decades ago, the Internet went from being the preserve of the technologically proficient to a medium of mass communication. The rapid adoption of this new form of communication raised hopes among many political scholars that digital technology might revitalize democratic citizenship. The hope was that by making it easier and less costly to gather information, communicate with fellow citizens, and interact with political elites, digital technology might help to reduce inequities in political participation by mobilizing people who have traditionally been politically disengaged. Digital technology was seen as a way of enriching the practice of democratic citizenship by making it richer and deeper. Twenty years later, digital technology is everywhere, but there are few signs of a democratic renaissance. In this presentation, Harold Jansen will look at what happened to this early hope and discuss the ways democratic citizenship has and has not been transformed by this communications revolution.
January 21, 2016 | 7 – 9 p.m.
City Hall
910 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge
This event is free. Everyone is welcome, and there is no need to RSVP. Seating is limited, however, so arrive early!
Appetizers and bar service will be available.
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