Neurophysiological antecedants of communicative acts, organizational structures that impede communication, socialization and retention processes, and the differential impact of verbal and nonverbal behaviors in face-to-face versus computer-mediated interactions.

Communication Theory, Organizational Communication, Male/Female Communication, Computer-Mediated Communication, Communication in the 2004 Presidential Campaign

Audience Interpretation of Media, Media and Socialization, Race and Gender Representation in Media, Audience Response to Film Style

Mass Media Criticism, Seminar in Mass Communication, Research Methods in Communication, Seminar in Applied Communication Research

Individuals' Information Seeking and Avoidance Behavior in Close Relationships, Communication Efficacy and Information Management, Message Framing and Persuasion, Asian-American Family Communication

Interpersonal Communication, Communication Theory, Intercultural Communication

Organ and tissue donation issues, process of making health-related decisions, program evaluations, promotion of healthy behaviors, new technologies effect on health communication, community health programs

Interpersonal Communication, Health Communication in Mass-Mediated Contexts, Health Communication in Organizational & Interpersonal Contexts, Communication Campaigns, Research Methods in Communication

Internet-related communication, media effects, audience analysis, political communication, health communication

Research Methods in Communication I & II, Introduction to Mass Communication, Communication Theory, Seminar in Communication Systems and Technology, Seminar in Communication Theory

Interpersonal Communication, First Impressions, Stereotypes, Health Communication, Health Campaign Message Design, Social Support

Interpersonal Communication, Advanced Interpersonal Communication, Seminar in Interpersonal Communication, Research Methods in Communication

Organizational Communication/behavior, Public Relations, Issues Management, and Corporate Reputation.

Alan Akerson was a former Executive Vice-President and Senior Partner, Fleishman-Hillard, Inc. (An international consulting firm). In addition, Alan has been a newspaper editor, reporter, and magazine writer for daily newspapers in the St. Louis and Chicago regions.

Computer-Mediated Communication, Instructional Communication, Training and Organizational Development.

Effective Communication in the Organization, Communication and Conflict, Intercultural Communication.

History of American Public Address, Rhetoric of Science, Freedom of Speech.

Modern Rhetoric and Address, Persuasive Communication, Small Group Communication, Introduction to Public Speaking, Practica and Internships.