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This course is intended to be an intensive exploration of the most critical elements of cultural diversity while building understanding and awareness of one’s self in relation to others. Together we will investigate creative strategies of approaching and dealing with issues of diversity that are intertwined with perceptions of identity, boundaries and worldviews on the individual, communal, organizational, national, international and global levels. During this course we will consider meaning making, develop an awareness of the dynamics of diversity, and understand the potential impact of critical turning points in conflict situations. We will examine the importance of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, class, age and ability in understanding and mitigating conflict as well as work experientially through self reflection, participant-observation and case studies.