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

5. Selected Texts

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

7. Deliberative Contexts ContextKey ElementActivity

8. Deliberative Contexts ContextKey ElementActivity ConversationConsideration Informal conversation

9. Deliberative Contexts ContextKey ElementActivity ConversationConsideration Informal conversation Structured discussion Tradeoffs National Issues Forum

10. Deliberative Contexts ContextKey ElementActivity ConversationConsideration Informal conversation Structured discussion Tradeoffs National Issues Forum MediaRespect Mediated delib. analysis

11. Deliberative Contexts ContextKey ElementActivity ConversationConsideration Informal conversation Structured discussion Tradeoffs National Issues Forum MediaRespect Mediated delib. analysis ElectionsAlternatives Initiative review Citizen Jury

12. Deliberative Contexts (cont.) ContextKey ElementActivity

13. Deliberative Contexts (cont.) ContextKey ElementActivity Gov’tSpeaking opps. Parliamentary procedure

14. Deliberative Contexts (cont.) ContextKey ElementActivity Gov’tSpeaking opps. Parliamentary procedure JuriesInfo. bascMock jury

15. Deliberative Contexts (cont.) ContextKey ElementActivity Gov’tSpeaking opps. Parliamentary procedure JuriesInfo. bascMock jury Pub. Mtngs.Values 21 st century town meeting

16. 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

18. Mediated Deliberation Exercise

19. How civil was the discourse about Rossi? 1.Lacks proper motivations 2.Lacks ability 3.Positive 4.Can’t tell

20. How civil was the discourse about Gregoire? 1.Lacks proper motivations 2.Lacks ability 3.Positive 4.Can’t tell

21. Op-Ed based on class exercise