This course introduces students to the nature of communication in a divided society. Students consider the challenges that cultural, conceptual and more diversity pose to democratic dialogue and civic engagement. They consider first historical background that explains the contemporary culture wars. They then evaluate a series of recent case studies concerning moral conflict and communication breakdown. The aim is to get students to think critically about what communication means in the absence of a shared vocabulary and what kind of dialogue is appropriate for a radically diverse society.
Prerequisites
Any section of Academic Writing or exemption from the writing requirement and completion of 24 credit hours (prerequisite).
