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Dr. Scott Anderson
Associate Professor
Graduate Coordinator, Traditional Program
Education
Ph.D., Communication, The University of Memphis, 2016
M.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Oregon State University, 2012
B.S., Speech Communication, Oregon State University, 2009
Professional Credentials
Top Paper for Rhetoric and Public Address Division, Southern States Communication Association, 2017
Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Research, The University of Memphis, 2016
Courses Taught
COMS 2313 - Communication Theory
COMS 3433 - Communication Criticism
COMS 6103 - Communication Theory
COMS 6253 - Rhetorical Theory & Criticism
Research Interests
Rhetorical Theory, Rhetorical Criticism, Political Rhetoric
Affiliations
National Communication Association
Southern States Communication Association
Biography
Dr. Anderson joined Arkansas State University as an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies in 2017. Anderson is a rhetorical scholar at the intersection of politics and race. He specializes in the criticism of presidential public address and examines how presidents have talked about race and religion. Dr. Anderson’s teaching interests include Communication Criticism, Communication Theory, Persuasion, Rhetoric of popular culture, and Oral Communication. When he is not teaching and researching, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and their three Boston Terriers. He is also an avid gardener.
Contact Information
P:
870-972-3091
sanderson@AState.edu
Office
Building: Education/Communication
Room: 331A
Alternative Contact
Morgan Adams
P:
870-972-3091
F:
870-972-3321
