Lower Division Oral and Written Communication

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Related Critical Thinking Skills Course

In-Class Small Group Exercise

Preparation for Conflict Resolution Forums

Global Arbitrators:

• What is the heart of the controversy between the Republicans and Loyalists?
• What is the history of this conflict?
• Why does this conflict matter to the broader human family?
• What are some of the most significant barriers to resolution of this conflict?
• What resources are available to help resolve this conflict?

Republicans:

• What is the heart of the conflict (from the standpoint of your community)?
• What is the history of this conflict (from the standpoint of your community)?
• Why should others care?
• What support can you offer for your perspective (as it relates to the conflict)?
• What is your understanding of the Loyalists’ perspective?
• How does your community respond?
• What common ground (values, interests, etc.) does your community share with the Loyalists?
• What does your community see as especially difficult barriers to just and peaceful resolution of this conflict?
• What is your community willing to sacrifice to achieve a just and lasting peaceful settlement?

Loyalists:

• What is the heart of the conflict (from the standpoint of your community)?
• What is the history of this conflict (from the standpoint of your community)?
• Why should others care?
• What support can you offer for your perspective (as it relates to the conflict)?
• What is your understanding of the Republicans’ perspective?
• How does your community respond?
• What common ground (values, interests, etc.) does your community share with the Republicans?
• What does your community see as especially difficult barriers to just and peaceful resolution of this conflict?
• What is your community willing to sacrifice to achieve a just and lasting peaceful settlement?

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