We plan to have at least one section of:
- Intergroup Dialogue on Race and Ethnicity
- Intergroup Dialogue on Gender
- Intergroup Dialogue on Sexual Orientation
- Women's Intergroup Dialogue
In order to place as many applicants into a dialogue course as possible, we may have more than one section of some of the various dialogue courses. This is dependent on the pool of students who have completed a placement request indicating their interest in an Intergroup Dialogue Course by the deadline.
Registration for each course is granted for undergraduate students by "permission of instructor" only. Class size will be limited to approximately 16 students.
If you are interested in registering for this course, please complete
this online form to
request permission of instructor.
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Overview
In these courses, students will learn about, participate in, and
critically reflect on intergroup dialogue. Intergroup dialogue is an
educational model that brings together students from different social
identity groups in a cooperative, small group, learning environment.
Intergroup dialogue often involves members of groups with a history of
conflict or limited opportunities to engage in deep and meaningful
discussion of controversial, challenging, or divisive issues.
The goals of intergroup dialogue include: (1) understanding social identities and the
role of social structures and institutions in creating and maintaining
inequality; (2) developing intergroup and other communication skills; and
(3) planning and enacting collaboration.
The courses are organized around
multi-disciplinary readings (e.g., historical, sociological,
psychological, and personal narratives), experiential learning activities,
small group projects, weekly writing and summative reflections. Students
will analyze and learn about issues facing groups on campus, in higher
education, and in broader society. The overall goal is to create a setting
for students to engage in open and constructive dialogue concerning issues
of intergroup relations, conflict, and community.
Each intergroup dialogue is led by a diverse team of two facilitators who stimulate and
moderate the discussion by asking questions, identifying key points, guiding group process,
and generally provide structure for dialogue. The process builds trust through exercises
that emphasize common ground, then leads to honest discussion of issues that affect this
community. Participants learn how to be allies, and how to work together in diverse teams.
The Intergroup Dialogue courses meet a variety of
degree requirements and
co-curricular requirements.
These courses are offered as part of SU's participation in the Multiversity Project.
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