Teaching Political Communication

In this informative and accessible book, experienced educators provide insights into teaching political communication effectively. Reflecting on contemporary challenges such as attacks on education, extremism, and new technologies, this book helps educators prepare the next generation to thoughtfully and ethically engage with the political sphere.

More than 40 contributing authors present crucial pedagogical reflections, practical insights, and approaches across a wide range of contexts, providing educators with a toolkit to navigate the challenges of teaching political communication in this political climate. Across two parts, Teaching Political Communication first explores foundational political issues to lay a foundation for navigating politics in the classroom, then focuses on practical applications to aid teaching and learning. This includes the use of collaborative inquiry, experiential learning, public speaking, simulations, digital technology, and much more.

This is an essential resource for those teaching higher education courses in political communication, and politics and public policy more broadly. It is also an enlightening read for students and academics interested in research methods, teaching methods, international relations, and sociology.