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The Civil Discourse Initiative: How to disagree productively

Civil Discourse Initiative demonstrates how to respectfully discuss controversial topics, an essential part of United States democracy that seems to be easier said than done.

<p>Over the last year, CDI has put on numerous events, bringing together student leaders with different views on controversial public issues to model what good dialogue should look like.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

Over the last year, CDI has put on numerous events, bringing together student leaders with different views on controversial public issues to model what good dialogue should look like. 



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Dr. Anne Rotich, Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of African American and African Studies, informs us about her J-term course, Swahili Cultures Then and Now, which takes the students across the globe to Kenya. Dr. Rotich discusses the new knowledge and informational experiences students gain from traveling around Kenya, and how she provides opportunities for cultural immersion. She also analyzes the benefits of studying abroad and how students can most insightfully learn about other cultures.