The article explores the challenge of promoting constructive dialogue in higher education, as a significant number of students feel intimidated to voice differing opinions. A survey revealed that while faculty members advocate for open inquiry, many students struggle to engage due to fear of backlash. One solution highlighted is the 'Crossing the Divide' course at the University of San Diego, which encourages students to traverse uncomfortable conversations, engage with strangers, and visit historic locations to foster empathy and understanding across ideological divides. Insights from the course play a critical role in enhancing students' dialogue skills.
Higher education faces a significant challenge in fostering open dialogue as many students feel intimidated to express differing opinions, despite faculty support for constructive disagreement.
The course 'Crossing the Divide' at the University of San Diego takes students on a transformative journey to engage with diverse perspectives and embody empathetic conversations.
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