National Communication Association’s Public Programs Return

Across the globe, in different national cultures and contexts, authoritarianism is on the rise. Prominent authoritarian movements and politicians have threatened the communicative basis of democracy, casting dissent and disagreement as disloyalty and treason. Connecting theory and practice, rhetorical scholarship must address the implications of authoritarianism on the status of democracy as a concept, model, principle, and context for rhetorical practice. Panelists will consider futures of rhetoric and democracy in an era of democratic uncertainty and threat. Panelists will address such questions as: How do rhetoric and democracy operate in the world we live in now, whether at local, regional, national, and global levels, in governmental and non-governmental contexts, within and across diverse communities? How, if at all, may concepts and practices of rhetoric and democracy reduce violence and strife? What may rhetorical scholarship teach us about democracy?

Join the National Communication Association (NCA) for a transformative virtual event that delves into the crucial role of family communication in effective caregiving. Drawing on insights from Affection Exchange Theory, Relational Maintenance, and broader family communication scholarship, it offers research-based approaches, practical tools, and strategies to help families strengthen bonds, navigate caregiving, and thrive together.  

SPEAKERS

• Kory Floyd, Washington State University
• Sage Chevrette, Middle Tennessee State University 
• Tamara D. Afifi, University of California Santa Barbara 
• Amanda Cooper, University of Connecticut 

 

RESOURCES

• Queering Families and Care
• Caregiving for Older Adults Living with Dementia
• Relationship Turning Points
• Mental Health for Caregivers