This major program segment will focus on a vital topic of interest to Americans. Structured to last approximately thirty minutes, this piece explores how the topic under discussion impacts daily lives. Themes for this program component may be drawn from the Great Decisions briefing book or may be determined by the Culture Maps sub-committee of the Collage Steering Committee. The final segment of the program provides an opportunity for members of the audience to interact with the lecturer or panel members and with each other regarding issues raised in the lecture or panel portion. The question and answer period should last approximately twenty minutes.
Additional discussion can occur in individual classrooms during subsequent class periods.
The session is brought to a close by a formal listing of issues for further discussion and by reminding the audience of the availability of supplementary readings, many of which are listed in the bibliographies in Culturegrams and in the Great Decisions briefing book. An assessment instrument is then distributed. Georgia Perimeter College has the highest international student enrollment in Georgia. We feel that international students represent a valuable resource on our campuses. Therefore, we would like to invite them to participate in a program that will benefit the entire college.