The Frontiers of Deliberative Democratic Theory and Practice

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How to Teach a Course on Deliberation

• John Gastil (U Washington)
• Bill Keith (UW-Milwaukee)

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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.

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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

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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

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Deliberative Contexts (cont.)
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Mediated Deliberation Exercise
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How civil was the discourse about Rossi?

• Lacks proper motivations
• Lacks ability
• Positive
• Cant tell

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How civil was the discourse about Gregoire?

• Lacks proper motivations
• Lacks ability
• Positive
• Cant tell

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Op-Ed based on class exercise