NDBS Course Information
All NDBS courses follow the same basic format.
Each class typically begins with a short (10-15 minute) pre-viewing presentation or movie introduction. At ending credit roll, bathroom break begins...whew!
All movies are typically followed by a post-viewing discussion that allows everyone an opportunity to express their views and thoughts. After all have had a chance to speak and be heard, class is dismissed. Those who wish to stay behind and talk about the film or any tangential topic may do so (max. of midnight).
At some point during the course, the instructor will allow and encourage all participants the option of showing their own favorite film relevant to the given course, as well as give a pre-viewing presentation and facilitate the post-viewing discussion.
Outside class assignments and projects MAY be given, including short essays (100-300 words), an end-of-term project, or some other individual/class activity. In any event, personal journaling regarding class content, experience, thoughts, and insights is HIGHLY encouraged.
All NDBS courses use the same suggested texts. Reading at least one of these books is HIGHLY recommend...
Yes, And: Lessons from The Second City by Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton (2015)
Dialogue and the Art of Thinking Together: A Pioneering Approach to Communication in Business and in Life by William Isaacs (1999)
No One Understands You and What To Do About It by Heidi Grant Halvorson (2015)
Of Two Minds: The Revolutionary Science of Dual-Brain Psychology by Fredric Schiffer, M.D. (1998)
These books are chosen to help us better understand ourselves and each other, as well as provide guidance on improving our communication and relationship skills.
For those not inclined to reading books, committing yourself to a couple pages or 10 minutes a day does wonders to increase your progress, discipline, and interest in reading.
