How do we teach
democratic participation?
DEMORHET/READy explores how rhetorical education prepares young people for citizenship. The project investigates how rhetorical and deliberative practices are articulated in policy, enacted in classrooms, and experienced by students. Combining rhetorical theory with educational research, DEMORHET/READy examines current cross-curricular challenges in secondary education. Its aim is to show how rhetorical competencies can strengthen democratic participation and civic resilience.
RECENT CONFERENCE
Rhetorical Citizenship and Democratic Education in the Baltic Sea Region
The conference Rhetorical Citizenship and Democratic Education in the Baltic Sea Region was held at Södertörn University, Stockholm, 6–8 May 2026. The event brought together researchers, teachers, and practitioners working on rhetorical education, democratic participation, and civic communication across the Baltic Sea region. The Book of Abstracts is now available.