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Course Description

Social Polarization: Regaining Balance | Explore the basic concepts and historical context of social polarization in the United States today. Why should we care? What are the causes, implications and possible solutions? Participants will be encouraged to engage in class.

Learner Outcomes

Examine the basic concepts and terminology of political philosophy with a focus on liberalism, democracy, good-faith disagreements, and civility; Explore the polarization dynamic, the different types of polarization such as “political” vs “belief”, and the concept of political identity; Discuss the wide array of hypothesized causes, implications, and solutions to the polarization problem; Examine the wide variety of potential actions that are being proposed and undertaken, as well as the challenges associated with their implementation.
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Section Title
Social Polarization: Regaining Balance
Type
In Person
Days
W
Time
9:30AM to 11:30AM
Dates
Apr 08, 2026 to May 27, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
16.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $23.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $22.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 07, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 07, 2026
Instructors
  • Kurt Svendsen
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