Dialogue Across Difference course
The Division of Student Affairs offers “Dialogue Across Difference,” an eight-week course that teaches undergraduate students how to explore difficult topics such as politics, religion, race and gender in a positive and productive way.
The Dialogue Across Difference course is sponsored by Thomas & Nicolle McGowan and we’re grateful for their support.
Registration links for courses, Fall 2024
Students can find the courses listed under the School of Arts & Sciences, then select General Studies. The courses are listed with the titles: Topics in General Studies: Dialogue across Difference: (Race/Gender/Politics/Interfaith).
Reflections from DxD course students
DxD has been an incredible opportunity to engage with my peers in the WashU community on relevant topics that we all share a variety of perspectives on. I highly recommend this course – there is so much value in bringing social issues and real-world discussion into the classroom setting.
Bella Gomez, Class of 2026
DxD has given me a framework that I can use to broach difficult political topics, and I plan to use these skills often after graduation. I feel better equipped to discuss these topics with others. I wish I developed these skills earlier on in my collegiate experience, and I am confident that future cohorts will benefit from this course.”
Otto Brown, Class of 2023