What does the death of JFK and Princess Diana have in common?
Both were major public events, yet each have unresolved mysteries about the details of the events. The Warren Commission concluded Lee Harvey Acted Alone in the shooting of JFK, but the House Select Committee on Assassinations in 1979 suggested there was more than one shooter. Some people think a drunken chauffeur was to blame for Princess Diana’s death; yet others blame the paparazzi.
If these highly public events raise questions, how can we ever be sure who is “right” and “telling the truth” in conflict between us, people whose lives aren’t constantly being documented?
This week we will be focusing on deconstructing conflict through analysis and assessment.
Gabby, Sydney & Ally will be leading us in discussion on Fisher & Ury Ch. 7 this week. Please come prepared to discuss this chapter. I will send out the questions when I have approved them.
Last week we heard from Gordon & Sue Jackson about Apartheid South Africa. Thank you for your participation! This week you have two mini-lectures (Relational Tensions to replace content we missed last Thursday and Anger & Aggression to be the asynchronous lecture for Monday).
As always, you can email me or schedule a time to meet with me via my Calendly.
Week 10 To-Do List
❑ Attend synchronous class Thursday @ 8 a.m. (Pacific)
❑ Class Discussion #7
❑ Relational Tension mini-lecture
❑ Anger & Aggression mini-lecture
COM 419: Communication & Conflict 