How to talk about hot topics on campus : from polarization to moral conversation /

This book addresses growing concerns about polarization around controversial issues on American college and university campuses. Its aim is to provide a theory-to-practice model of conversation for the entire college campus that will enable all constituencies to engage in productive and civil dialog...

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Main Authors: Nash, Robert J. (Author), Bradley, DeMethra LaSha (Author), Chickering, Arthur W., 1927- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [2008]
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Part I: Laying the theoretical groundwork for moral conversation
  • Igniting the fire of moral conversation
  • Promoting a spirit of pluralism on college campuses
  • Part II: Practicing the moral conversation
  • A faculty member's view on moral conversation from the classroom / Robert J. Nash
  • An administrator's view on moral conversation from the Division of Student Affairs / DeMethra LaSha Bradley
  • A senior administrator's systemic view on facilitating moral conversations across campus / Arthur W. Chickering
  • Part III: Final works on moral conversation
  • Opportunities, risks, and caveats for moral conversation
  • Appendix A: A step-by-step how-to guide for facilitators and participants when doing moral conversation / Robert J. Nash and Alissa B. Strong
  • Appendix B: Additional text references and internet resources
  • Appendix C: Western stereotypes about Islam from both the left and the right / Robert J. Nash
  • Appendix D: A whole-campus teaching and learning rationale for moral conversation: inspired by the 2004 NASPA Report: Learning reconsidered: a campus-wide focus on the student experience / Robert J. Nash
  • Appendix E: Naturalistic and narrativistic paradigms in academia: implications for moral conversation / Robert J. Nash.