Civic Conversation Series: Navigating Information in a Digital Democracy

Explore how media, leadership, and digital information shape civic engagement in today’s democracy. Learn practical strategies for evaluating information, engaging in meaningful dialogue, and navigating public life in an increasingly connected world.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Explain how digital information environments influence civic engagement and democratic participation.
• Identify strategies for critically evaluating the credibility and quality of information in media and online spaces.
• Recognize the impact of leadership communication and public discourse on civic life and democratic institutions.
• Demonstrate approaches for engaging in informed, respectful dialogue across differing perspectives.
• Describe the relationship between media literacy and sustaining democratic communities.

Speaker:
Dr. Joshua Scacco
Director, Center for Sustainable Democracy
Associate Professor, Department of Communication

Why Attend?

✔ Strengthen your media literacy skills
✔ Engage in dialogue across differences
✔ Learn how information impacts democracy

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