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Peer reviewedStarr, Eileen M. – Southern Social Studies Journal, 1997
Examines a teaching strategy called "constructive controversy" where students are required to argue both the pro and con positions concerning a controversial current topic. Describes students' response to a class using this method to examine the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Student response was generally favorable. (MJP)
Descriptors: Business, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Content, Current Events
