How to Teach a Course on Deliberation

2. How to Teach a Course on Deliberation John Gastil (U Washington) Bill Keith (UW-Milwaukee)

3. 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.

4. 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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6. 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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18. Mediated Deliberation Exercise

19. 26 of 48 How civil was the discourse about Rossi? • Lacks proper motivations • Lacks ability • Positive • Can’t tell

20. 24 of 48 How civil was the discourse about Gregoire? • Lacks proper motivations • Lacks ability • Positive • Can’t tell

21. Op-Ed based on class exercise