3 Nights - 3 Workshops

Presented by the University of Washington
Department of Communication and the Center for Communication & Civic Engagement

Defense Against the Political Dark Arts!

The 2008 Presidential Election season is off to an early start - tired of it already? There is more to come right around the corner, but help is on the way. We might think of this as a season of bombardment, but you can turn political seasons into positive experiences. We'll help you make it through 2008 without wanting to kill your computer, your television or your neighbor!

Location and time for all workshops:

Communications 126
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Refreshments included

RSVP and questions to: comreply@u.washington.edu deadline for registration: 2/19/08

Space is limited to 45 participants. Respond early to reserve a seat!

Deepening Citizen Deliberation: Talking Over the Fence-Or-Civility Within the Cubicles
February 28, 2008
Come to campus for an evening of deliberative skill building and decision making. Featuring internationally recognized authorities Dr. John Gastil, a UW Department of Communication professor who teaches political deliberation, small group decision making, and public scholarship, and Dr. Walter Parker, a UW College of Education professor who teaches graduate seminars on curriculum controversies, global education, civic education, and democratic education. Put your deliberation skills into action by discussing a community issue with people who have the power to implement your ideas.

Campaign Advertising Anecdotes
March 6, 2008
Join members of the local media as they walk us through their analysis of campaign advertising. Featuring Robert Mak, host of "KING 5 News Up Front" and a news reporter at KING 5 TV in Seattle, and David Postman, who covers politics and government for The Seattle Times.

Flying in the Blogosphere without Getting Shot Down
NOTE: NEW DATE - March 20, 2008
Don't be afraid to enter the fray. We'll show you how to find sites and blogs where great communication is welcomed. Featuring Deen Freelon, a UW Communication grad student studying American political rhetoric and political communication on the Internet and Kathy Gill, a blogging expert and Senior Lecturer in the Communication Digital Media master's program.