Building a Desire for Harmony

Catalog description

Building a Desire for Harmony is an experiential TIDES course where students practice engaging across differences with curiosity and confidence. This community of practice is grounded in Africa Brooke’s Third Perspective; the class helps students move beyond binaries and develop reflective, values-based communication habits. Through weekly dialogue labs and small-group pods, students practice compassionate listening, ask better questions, and navigate disagreement. Students explore how lived experiences shape interaction, and they apply these skills in a community engagement experience. The course culminates with students facilitating conversations and storytelling.