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How to Teach a Course on Deliberation John Gastil (U Washington) Bill Keith (UW-Milwaukee)
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Dialogue and Deliberation Public dialogue: Open-ended exploration of different perspectives and experiences to reach mutual understanding. Democratic deliberation: Rigorous and respectful examination of an issue to reach a shared judgment or decision.
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Learning Goals Learning the history of deliberation and civic engagement Develop practical skill at different forms of deliberation and dialogue Gain ability to give a deliberative critique of contemporary public discourse and media
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Broad Conception of Deliberation Analytic Process Create a solid information base Prioritize the key values at stake Identify a broad range of solutions Weigh solution pros, cons, and tradeoffs Social Process Adequately distribute speaking opportunities Ensure mutual comprehension Consider other ideas and experiences Respect other participants
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Deliberative Contexts ContextKey ElementActivity
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Deliberative Contexts ContextKey ElementActivity ConversationConsideration Informal conversation
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Deliberative Contexts ContextKey ElementActivity ConversationConsideration Informal conversation Structured discussion Tradeoffs National Issues Forum
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Deliberative Contexts ContextKey ElementActivity ConversationConsideration Informal conversation Structured discussion Tradeoffs National Issues Forum MediaRespect Mediated delib. analysis
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Deliberative Contexts ContextKey ElementActivity ConversationConsideration Informal conversation Structured discussion Tradeoffs National Issues Forum MediaRespect Mediated delib. analysis ElectionsAlternatives Initiative review Citizen Jury
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Deliberative Contexts (cont.) ContextKey ElementActivity
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Deliberative Contexts (cont.) ContextKey ElementActivity Gov’tSpeaking opps. Parliamentary procedure
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Deliberative Contexts (cont.) ContextKey ElementActivity Gov’tSpeaking opps. Parliamentary procedure JuriesInfo. bascMock jury
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Deliberative Contexts (cont.) ContextKey ElementActivity Gov’tSpeaking opps. Parliamentary procedure JuriesInfo. bascMock jury Pub. Mtngs.Values 21 st century town meeting
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Deliberative Contexts (cont.) ContextKey ElementActivity Gov’tSpeaking opps. Parliamentary procedure JuriesInfo. bascMock jury Pub. Mtngs.Values 21 st century town meeting Commun/Intl.Comprehensn. Dialogue on diversity
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Mediated Deliberation Exercise
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How civil was the discourse about Rossi? 1.Lacks proper motivations 2.Lacks ability 3.Positive 4.Can’t tell
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How civil was the discourse about Gregoire? 1.Lacks proper motivations 2.Lacks ability 3.Positive 4.Can’t tell
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Op-Ed based on class exercise
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