Let’s Agree to Disagree : A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy

Abstract

In an age defined by divisive discourse and disinformation, democracy hangs in the balance. Higdon and Huff discuss their latest text, Let’s Agree to Disagree, seeks to reverse these trends by fostering constructive dialogue through critical thinking and critical media literacy. This transformative text introduces readers to useful theories, powerful case studies, and easily adoptable strategies for becoming sharper critical thinkers, more effective communicators, and critically media literate citizens.

Presenters

Nolan Higdon
Lecturer, Education and Merrill College, University of California, Santa Cruz, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Media Literacies

KEYWORDS

Critical Media Literacy, Constructive Dialogue, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking