Navigating Differences: Fostering Engagement and Collaboration

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Analyze how identity and lived experiences shape perspectives.
• Demonstrate effective communication across diverse viewpoints.
• Recognize barriers to meaningful engagement.
• Apply conflict management and dialogue strategies.
• Practice empathy, curiosity, and active listening.
• Evaluate the relationship between diversity and creativity.
• Facilitate collaborative problem-solving in diverse teams.
• Develop inclusive leadership practices.
• Reflect on personal biases and growth.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Class participation	15%
Personal reflection essays	30%
Company Assessment	20%
Examinations (2x10)	20%
Final presentation	15%

Grading scale:

Percentage	Letter Grade
93.4-100	A
90-93.3	A-
86.7-89.9	B+
83.4-86.6	B
80-83.3	B-
76.7-79.9	C+
73.4-76.6	C
70-73.3	C-
66.7-69.9	D+
63.4-66.6	D
60-63.3	D-
Below 60	F

Attendance/Participation:

Because this is an in-person course, part of the assessment will be based on in-class participation. While there is no official attendance policy, to receive credit for class participation, students will be required to attend class. Additionally, students are expected to participate by completing all assignments, discussions, reflections, and other required course activities by the stated deadlines. Due dates are listed in the Course Overview document and on Canvas. Students are responsible for meeting these deadlines. The instructor reserves the right to modify course schedules or deadlines at their discretion, and any changes will be communicated through Canvas. Participation and timely completion of course requirements will be reflected in each students final course grade.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.