Community and Civil Discourse: Perspectives from the Liberal Arts
A 4-part lecture series to share information and create dialogue about community--how different communities are formed, maintained and perpetuated as well as what impact these communities have on civil, civic discourse.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 - 7:00 pm
Session 1: Information, Misinformation, and Disinformation
“Your Attention, Please: The Use (and Misuse) of Media to Inform, Entertain, and Influence You”
Ms. Erin Gibson, Instructor of Journalism
“Understanding the Connection Between Ethics, Truth, and the Right to Free Speech"
Mary Lyn Stoll, Associate Professor of Philosophy
“Critical Thinking: A Tool Against Misinformation, Disinformation, and Conspiracy Theories”
Dr. Srikanth Dandotkar, Assistant Professor of Psychology
“RE: RE: FWD: FWD: FWD: Distrust and Alternate Realities”
Dr. Nicholas LaRowe, Associate Professor of Political Science
For more information or should you require disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please contact Dr. Leigh Anne Howard, Chair, Department of Communications at lahoward@usi.edu
All though zoom by clicking: https://usi.zoom.us/s/91294092725