Course Description
Critically examine controversial issues in food, agricultural, and environmental sciences. Issues are presented to find common ground, build trust, address conflict management, and think critically through all sides of an issue. Explore various meanings and practices of advocacy and conflict as it relates to controversial issues.
Athena Title
Effective Engagement AES
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
- Identify multiple viewpoints and sources related to a selected agricultural, food, or environmental science issues. - Engage in and react to controversial issues in a socially responsible manner. - Identify credible sources for information, analyze the information presented, and critically determine how information impacts thoughts and opinions about a given issue.
Topical Outline
1: Intro and Overview 2: What are the issues in agriculture and environmental science? 3: What is issues engagement? 4: Personal Awareness – Perceptions and Judgment 5: Professional Perspective of Issues (Invited Speaker) 6: Examining Alternative Viewpoints 7: Professional Perspective of Issues (Invited Speaker) 8: Information Source Reliability 9: Media Literacy 10: Critical Analysis of Information 11: Professional Perspective of Issues (Invited Speaker) 12: Integrating Personal and Professional Perspectives 13: Professional Perspective of Issues (Invited Speaker) 14: Building Trust and Managing Conflict 15: Identifying Future Issues of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences