One important theme throughout this class is responding to social controversies and creating social change. This paper is your chance to consider a
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One important theme throughout this class is responding to social controversies and creating social change. This paper is your chance to consider a social problem that matters to you and what should be done about it. What kind of change is necessary to respond to your social dilemma? The purpose of this assignment is for you to synthesize our course materials, your intellectual and emotional reactions to our course materials, and any additional scholarly and/or credible resources you deem necessary into a clear, cogent argument on a cultural event and/or social issue of your choice that you feel passionate about.

Some questions to consider: What is the conflict underlying this controversy? How are the various people involved in the conflict? What kind of change is necessary to resolve the conflict? What kind of tactics could be used to respond to the conflict? Where are the opportunities to navigate differences and create better relationships to negotiate this conflict?

Your paper should:

Introduce the controversy and its importance
Explain why this controversy is important from a communication standpoint
Connect this controversy to the tensions with democracy, civility, community, and social change
Describe what you and others can learn from those involved in addressing this controversy and how you and others can enact social responsibility in responding to this controversy

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