Final Thoughts

I have learned so much in this course and I actually find it very productive on my what my personal significance means in the Public Sphere. One thing that I am for certain is that although I believed I was very prominent in discussing topics and debate within the public, they are realms that I would not have even thought to discuss before taking this course. One concept that I have learned and will take with me is the idea to being more open to others input and thoughts even though they may be opposite of my own and learning how to have a information conversation rather than a flat out debate. I enjoyed this course thanks Dr. Macek!

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