Overview
you will write about conflicts you experienced within the past 7-10 days with friends, roommates, classmates, family, coworkers or individuals you encounter in public places such as restaurants, stores, etc. (Generally, conflict with anyone!) Write a short paper (max length 1.5 pages double spaced) about the conflict. Who was it with? What was the conflict about? In each journal you post, you must use at least three terms from class. You don’t need to define the terms but describe why you are using the term for the conflict situation. Was the conflict resolved? As you reflect on the conflict, what can you learn about how you might better handle these types of conflicts in the future?
Turn in your 3 Conflict Journal assignments due 10/22, 10/31, and 11/12 and each is worth 10 points. Criteria used for grading: 1) Correct use of at least 3 class terms, 2) Ability to analyze the conflict, 3) Depth of reflection and learning, and 4) Spelling and grammar.
The three terms from the class to use are:
1. Conflict styles: patterned responses, or clusters of behavior, that people use in conflict”
2. Irreverent Remarks
3. Compromise Tactics: Appeal to fairness
Write the conflict about arguing with a guy at the bar who got mad that I accidentally hit his arm when trying to move past him. He was obviously drunk and was looking for a fight.