This page is meant to be a resource both for those familiar with the literature on dialogue across difference and those who are new to the subject. The Talking Across Difference reading list is composed of texts, scholarly journals, and news articles that are essential to understanding this work as well as recent reports detailing current research.
Reports and Guides
- Academic Leaders Task Force on Campus Free Expression. (2021). Campus free expression: A new roadmap. Bipartisan Policy Center.
- Aviles, A., et al. (2023). Transforming conflict on college campuses. Aspen Institute.
- Cortés, C. (2019). Beyond free speech: Fostering civic engagement at the intersection of diversity and expression. National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement, University of California.
- Duong, M., Mehl, C., & Jany, C. (2023). Building bridges in the context of inequality. Constructive Dialogue Institute.
- Drury, S., et al. (2024). Better discourse: A guide for bridging campus divides in challenging times. Campus Connect.
- Masterclass. (2022). How to be a better listener in 7 steps. Yanka Industries, Inc.
- Niehaus, E. (2021). Self-censorship or just being nice: Exploring college students’ moral reasoning around free expression issues in the classroom. National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement, University of California.
Texts
- Blair, D. (2021). The power of listening: How to improve relationships by becoming an active listener.
- Boatright, R. G., Shaffer, T. J., Sobieraj, S., & Young, D. G. (Eds.). (2019). A crisis of civility?: Political discourse and its discontents. Routledge/Taylor & Francis.
- Chemerinski, E., & Gillman, H. (2017). Free speech on campus. Yale University Press.
- King, P. (2020). How to listen with intention: The foundation of true connection, communication, and relationships.
- Levendusky, M., & Stecula, D. A. (2021). We need to talk: How cross-party dialogue reduces affective polarization (Elements in Experimental Political Science). Cambridge University Press.
- Murphy, K. (2021). You’re not listening. Celadon Books.
- Shaffer, T. J., & Longo, N. V. (2019). Creating space for democracy: A primer on dialogue and deliberation in higher education. Stylus.
- Shaffer, T. J., Longo, N. V., Manosevitch, I., & Thomas, M. S. (Eds.). (2017). Deliberative pedagogy: Teaching and learning for democratic engagement. Michigan State University Press.
Articles and Journals
- Allen, D. (2016). What is education for? Boston Review.
- Bennion, E. A. (2024, February 8). Civil discourse: Helping students to become conversation partners. Political Science Educator, 27(2).
- Brooks, A. C. (2018, January 21). Empathize with your political foe. The New York Times.
- Eisbruger, C. (2023). A case study in civil discourse. Princeton Alumni Weekly.
- Garcia, L. C., & Ulbig, S. (2023). Building political discourse skills: Students as teachers. Journal of Political Science Education.
- Herrity, J. (2024). 10 ways to improve your listening skills (with examples). Indeed.
- Murphy, K. (2020). Talk less. Listen more. Here’s how. The New York Times.
- Rose, J. (2021). How I liberated my college classroom. The Wall Street Journal.
- Schwartz, L., & Mudaliar, H. (2022). Not so fast on campus self-censorship. Inside Higher Ed.
- Speakeasy, Inc. Are you really listening: Hearing vs. listening. Speakeasy, Inc.
- Terenzini, P. T. (2020). Rethinking effective student learning experiences. Inside Higher Ed.
- Vinnakota, R. (2023). Preamble: Roslyn Clark Artis & Jonathan Holloway. Institute for Citizens & Scholars.
- Wahl, R. (2024). Six ways to encourage political discussion on college campuses. The Conversation.
- White, L. (2022). President speaks: Why free speech and diversity and inclusion go hand-in-hand on campus. Higher Ed Dive.
