subject: Public Diplomacy: Learn a Democratic Citizenship [print this page] Nowadays politicians can not hide from the journalists, every their step is overviewed and criticized. Decades before media was dependent on the government authorities, up-to-date trend of the social democracy removed barriers for the mass media activities. Public democracy describes how the governing decisions are delivered by the people. Citizens of a country can influence the government decision by voting or referendums. Obviously, as we live in the world of democracy, our voices have to be heard and accepted. A citizen has to have his/her right to be protected by clear and feasible laws; his/her interests have to be taken into consideration by the government authorities. Students can be interested to choose public democracy academic discipline considering such advantages: 1. Firstly, a student will possess understanding how to become an effective democratic citizen. Such person has to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge base, intelligence and share community values. Development of the social awareness is important for an active citizen. 2. Secondly, a student will acquire legislative knowledge. Understanding the legislative language is useful to protect his/her rights being a citizen of his/her country. A student has to learn to respect founding documents that set country's priorities and follow them. He/she will acquire knowledge on the way the government institutions work and provide liberties to all citizens in spite of their religion and distinguished cultural backgrounds. 3. Thirdly, a student will be provided by the information about the institutions that influence country's priorities, shape country's image and establish international partnerships. He/she will acquire knowledge about the state and non-government authorities, lobbyist organizations and corporate structures. Being an active and effective democratic citizen requires a person to be interested and involved in the government activities. The main goal of the public democracy academic discipline is to demonstrate how your voice can change your country's diversity.
