The Selim Center for Learning in Later Years
Constructive Communication
in a Conflicted Culture
Dr. Michael Klein
Thursdays, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Church of St. Patrick, Edina, Minnesota
6820 St. Patrick’s Lane, Edina, Minnesota
February 9-March 15, 2012
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Course Description:
Are you frustrated by a lack of civility and an abundance of conflict in our culture? Join us for a six-part series that will explore constructive communication techniques, engage in media analysis, and practice conflict resolution. Take this step forward on an energizing path toward the skills we need to grow as a health and engaged community.
Dr. Mike Klein is the Clinical Faculty for Justice and Peace Studies at the University of St. Thomas. His teaching, research, and writing focus on leadership for ethical and effective social change.
Registration Fee: $70.00 per person for the series
Detailed Syllabus:
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February 9 |
Can You Hear Me Now? An overview of cultural noise and introduction to constructive communication. |
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February 16 |
Practicing Constructive Communication: Techniques for empathetic listening and compassionate communication. |
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February 23 |
What is the Color of Water? How ideologies and ethical commitments shape our communication. |
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March 1 |
Ripped from the Headlines: Examining the way we understand the world through media analysis. |
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March 8 |
Difficult Conversations: Talking about privilege and racism in the land of Minnesota Nice. |
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March 15 |
Committing to the Skills We Need to Be Community: Making a plan for continuing development. |
