Readings: Agre, p. 201, pp. 211-214.

1. What is the central problem for citizens in democracies?

The central problem that the citizens faces is how to participate meaningfully in a society of hundreds of millions, that is how the citizens can communicate and tell their messages to the millions of people.

2. What skills do citizens need?

They need skills to participate in the collective production and the circulation of political arguments.

3. What term does the author use to describe the process citizens use to promote their concerns about an issue?

"Issue Lattice"

4. What steps are the four steps in this process?

♯1 The Vertical Dimension
♯2 The Geographic Dimension
♯3 The Institutional Dimension
♯4 The Ideological Dimension

p. 212-214
Write two of your own questions on the ideas and issues raised in this section. Please be ready to lead a short group discussion next session.

5. By making what kind of attempt do you think your voice can be heard in the society?

6. How could you apply all four dimensions on your IE?