EDUC 3610

Advanced Intergroup Dialogue

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

This course extends and elaborates the theoretical background and principle skills for use in facilitating Intergroup Dialogues. Students will engage models of social identity development, intercultural competency and conflict exploration along with practice centered skill development in group processes, coalition building and leadership. Students apply theory, principles and skills of dialogue in areas of gender inequality, classism and homophobia among others.

When Offered Fall, spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: EDUC 2610 or equivalent experience.

Distribution Category (HA) (SBA)

• Distinguish dialogue from debate and discussion; employ techniques of dialogue in complex social settings.
• Develop effective group facilitation skills.
• Explore processes of socialization.
• Employing critical reflection for effective pedagogy.
• Critical interpretation of diverse perspectives in project development and coalition building.
• Managing and leading group processes.

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