Our democracy depends on building civic trust through improved mutual understanding and shared problem-solving. By introducing the 4Cs of civil discourse — Be Curious , Be Charitable, Be Conscientious, and Be Constructive — this course will help you engage and respond to others even when you disagree strongly on contentious social and political issues. 

The 4Cs of civil discourse are intended for citizens, educators, and students alike. For more information, including suggestions about how to combine this course with synchronous, face-to-face events, please contact Ohio State University's Center for Ethics and Human Values.

Need Direct Support?

If you have registration questions or experience issues with this course, please contact The ASC Office of Distance Education. Make sure to include the full name of the course and the email address you used to register your account.

Compatability with browsers and assistive technology

The College of Arts and Sciences ScarletCanvas courses are designed to be compatible with the following technologies:

• The recommended browser for taking ScarletCanvas courses is the most up-to-date version of Google Chrome or Firefox.

Technical specifications

Accessibility for The College of Arts and Sciences ScarletCanvas courses relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.