Lower
Division Oral and Written Communication
and Related
Critical Thinking Skills Course
Conflict Resolution Exercise*
(Written Assignment)
Provide a 3-6 page (double-spaced, typed) narrative
responding to the following questions:
What is the heart of the conflict represented during the forums? Who are the key participants in the conflict? What are each community’s primary concerns? What are the key barriers to resolution of the dispute? Based on everything you’ve heard and read (particularly in light of the forums), what do you believe is the most fruitful, just, and promising “resolution” to the conflict? Why? On what grounds would reasonable others disagree with your proposal? How do you respond?
Criteria for Assessment:
1. Fulfills all steps of the assignment.
2. Responds clearly and effectively to each of the questions articulated above.
3. Demonstrates attentive, content, empathic, and critical listening abilities.
4. Reflects understanding of another’s perspective on his or her own terms.
5. Demonstrates critical thinking abilities.
6. Demonstrates moral imagination and balanced partiality.
7. Conveys ideas clearly and succinctly.
8. Makes effective use of appropriate written conventions.
*NOTE: Participants are strongly encouraged to “co-author” the Conflict Resolution Exercise. Up to six authors are permitted per submission.