1 credit
Fall 2025 Lecture Lower Division
This course introduces Purdue Agriculture students to social issues that influence the future of science innovation and the agriculture industry. It will particularly focus on areas of apparent disconnect with regard to agriculture, scientific evidence and the general public. In order to learn how to communicate with others on controversial issues, concepts of engagement will be discussed as ways to better understand audiences and find areas of common interest. Featuring guest speakers on current social issues, students will learn how issues impact the agriculture industry and science innovation and consider how to engage stakeholders regarding these concerns.
Learning Outcomes1Identify current social issues that affect agriculture and science.
2Understand various perspectives on issues and how those perceptions are influenced and shaped.
3Articulate how engagement on social issues can build relationships and establish common ground.
4Analyze how an engagement strategy could be used by those in agriculture and science to communicate with concerned stakeholders on specific issues.
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