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Teaching
Recent Courses
Past Courses
Writing Guidelines
Writing
Learning to Disagree
Uncommon Ground
Confident Pluralism
Liberty's Refuge
Scholarly Articles
Shorter Pieces
Speaking
Upcoming Speaking
Past Speaking
Bio and Photos
Newsletter
FAQs
Overview
Prospective Students
Current Students
Scholarly Expertise
Speaking Availability
Being a Christian in the University
Book Recommendations
Email and Social Media
Other Frequently Asked Questions
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John Inazu
Pre-Class Survey
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First Name
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Rate your understanding of civil liberties and pluralism on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being no understanding, 5 being a comprehensive understanding).
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How important do you believe the First Amendment is to maintaining a pluralistic society? (1 = Not important, 5 = Extremely important)
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To what extent do you agree with the statement: "Freedom of speech should be protected even if it is offensive to some groups." (1 = Strongly disagree, 5 = Strongly agree)
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How comfortable are you engaging in discussions about controversial issues with family or friends in your hometown, such as politics or religion? (1 = Not comfortable, 5 = Very comfortable)
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How comfortable are you engaging in discussions about controversial issues with friends and classmates at Washington University, such as politics or religion? (1 = Not comfortable, 5 = Very comfortable)
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How confident are you in your ability to articulate your views on civil liberties and pluralism? (1 = Not confident, 5 = Very confident)
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How would you define the First Amendment (in your own words)?
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Why is the right of assembly important in a democratic society? (in your own words)
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Can you think of an example of a situation where First Amendment rights might conflict with other interests, such as public safety or equality? How would you resolve this conflict?
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Thank you!