Learning objectives

The course presents key concepts and frameworks relating to the “dialogic accounting” and “public engagement” literature. The evolution of digital tools, such as social media, provides new mechanism for local and national government to engage citizens in public decisions. Dialogic accounting and public engagement should be able to promote organisations’ accountability and participatory governance.

Program

Class 1 (4 h)
Public engagement & dialogic accounting. Theory and measurement
Evolution and theories of the concepts
Relationship between PE and DA.
Social media as PE and DA mechanism
The challenge: How to measure PE and DA

Class 2 (4 h)
Public engagement & dialogic accounting. Applications and discussions
PE and DA in practice. The use of DA and PE during the COVID-19 pademic
Potential DA applications in other topics.

Didactic methods

This course is designed to develop first academic knowledge and skills about the contribution and impacts of public engagement and dialogic accounting on public accountability. At the end of the course candidates are expected to critically reflect and discuss on possible relationship between dialogic accounting and PE in their specific research topics.

Learning assessment procedures

Grade Components:

1. Class Participation, Contribution and Discussion (100%)

Assessment

Grading Scale:

A. Excellent
B. Very good
C. Good
D. Sufficient
E. Not sufficient

In-Class Procedures:
Open-discussion, presentations and critique.