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By Carla Cole, DCI Coordinator<\/em><\/p>\n The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative<\/a> and Davidson College Writing Program<\/a> are sponsoring a public lecture featuring Leila Brammer, Director of the Parrhesia Program for Public Discourse at the University of Chicago<\/strong> on March 22, 2022 at 7:30 pm<\/strong>. Guests may register here<\/a> to attend the lecture in person at the 900 Room in the Alvarez College Union (capacity is limited) or via Zoom.<\/p>\n In her remarks, Dr. Brammer will address how freedom of expression in academic and civic environments recognizes the centrality of multiple perspectives, differences, and disagreements to test and develop the best thinking to address collective challenges. Public discourse today is often critiqued for divisiveness that fails to reflect these foundational practices and leaves many unwilling to enter into essential conversations that should animate a healthy democracy. Dr. Brammer will explore how the lens of discourse theory exposes the limits of our current modes of discourse and suggests important ways to reimagine and transform how we engage with one another on campuses and in our communities.<\/p>\n Following the lecture, guests are welcomed to ask questions.<\/p>\n This lecture is part of Davidson College\u2019s \u201cFreedom of Expression Week 2022: Speak. Listen. Learn. Do.\u201d<\/p>\n Leila Brammer<\/strong>\u00a0is the Director of the\u00a0Parrhesia Program for Public Discourse<\/strong><\/a> at the University of Chicago<\/strong>. Rooted in the Chicago Principles of Freedom of Expression, the Parrhesia Program curricula, programming, and outreach seek to foster the capacity for vigorous, inclusive, and productive discourse in the classroom, campus, and civic life. Building on the history and theory of freedom of expression and rhetoric, the curriculum and programming promote and model academic and civic practices of dialogue, deliberation, and advocacy. Outreach efforts include workshops and seminars for college\/university and high school faculty and students to explore and embed both the principles and practices of open discourse in curricula, campus life, and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n Previously, Dr. Brammer\u00a0developed a civic engagement curriculum and public deliberation and dialogue program\u00a0at Gustavus Adolphus College\u00a0that\u00a0were recognized nationally by the\u00a0American Association of Colleges and Universities\u00a0and\u00a0the National Communication Association. In her work in public deliberation and dialogue,\u00a0Dr. Brammer\u00a0builds and facilitates frameworks in which community members come to understand problems from multiple perspectives and work together to develop evidence-based approaches to address challenging civic issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Carla Cole, DCI Coordinator The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative and Davidson College Writing Program are sponsoring a public lecture featuring Leila Brammer, Director of the Parrhesia Program for Public Discourse at the University of Chicago on March 22, 2022 at 7:30 pm. 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