Navigate Today’s Complex Issues: How do you engage in conversations when you don’t agree? In today’s interconnected world, complex social, political, and ethical issues demand thoughtful dialogue. This course will equip you with the skills to engage thoughtfully and effectively through structured conversations, debates, rhetorical analysis, and guided reflection. You’ll learn to navigate challenging discussions and foster understanding across differences on pressing topics like technology’s impact on privacy, environmental sustainability, and social justice reform.
Why Take This Course? If you’re interested in developing your voice in diverse or divided spaces, this course will help you engage in meaningful dialogues, even when faced with opposing viewpoints. By learning to evaluate different perspectives, ask insightful questions, and find common ground, you’ll be prepared for responsible civic participation and thrive in our global, interconnected society.
Students in GOA courses will need reliable access to a computer with webcam/microphone connections, an email address (preferably school-based), a Web-conferencing app (GOA courses use Zoom), and a Word processing app (GOA courses use Google’s G Suite). When necessary, alternative arrangements may be made. Some courses require additional materials which can be found here.
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