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Critiquing Communication: Research, Pedagogy & Scholarship

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Sponsors Special thanks to our sponsors for their support of our 2012

convention:

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Florida State University

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Texas State

University of South Florida

Audio Visual Sponsor

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in their support of our organization.

Diana Nagy

Karisa Workman

Myra Walters

Beth Eschenfelder

Lester Charles

Adeline Evans

Members of the Executive Board

2012 President

Christine Hanlon, University of Central Florida

Immediate Past President

Natalia Cherjovsky, Kirkwood Community College

Treasurer

Donald Painter, Jr., Polk State College

Membership Coordinator

J. Jacob Jenkins, University of South Florida

Recording Secretary

Connie Hudspeth, Seminole State College of Florida

Educational Liaison

Stephanie Jackson, Lynn University

Journal Editor

Stephen Zeigler, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Newsletter Editor

Stefanie Powers, Lynn University

Marketing Coordinator

Megan Tomei, Florida Atlantic University

NCA Representative

Richard Quianthy, Broward College

Honor Roll of Presidents 1930 I.C. Stover 1931 H.P. Constans 1932 H.R. Pierce 1933 Marguerite Wells 1934 A.A. Hopkins 1935 Mildred Murphy 1936 Myra Wiley 1937 Maxine Gause 1938 Irene Lighthiser 1939 Alma Sarrett 1940 Maxine Gause 1941 Bruce Mitchell 1942 Paul Geisenhoff 1943 Officers drafted to WWII 1944 Officers drafted to WWII 1945 I.C. Stover 1946 I.C. Stover 1947 Roy E. Tew 1948 Irene Lighthiser 1949 G.R. Van Deusen 1950 Thelma Jones 1951 Thomas Lewis 1952 William Shea 1953 Doughlas Ehninger 1954 Eugene White 1955 Greg Phifer 1956 Margaret Perritt 1957 Lena McClure 1958 Jack Bensen 1959 Roberta Buchanan 1960 Charles Ritter 1961 Kay Zinn 1962 Josh Crane 1963 Wayne Minnick 1964 James Popovich 1965 Frazer D. White 1966 Frazer D. White 1967 Thomas King 1968 Leon Dodez 1969 Lillian A. Truby 1970 Don Williams 1971 Kenneth E. Fountain

1972 Bess C. Knowles 1973 Voncile M. Smith 1974 Lee R. Schoeni 1975 Anthony Clark 1976 Gerald Partney 1977 Richard Quianthy 1978 Joy McClintock 1979 Art Pollock 1980 John I. Sisco 1981 K. Phillip Taylor 1982 Edwin V. Boles 1983 P. Judson Newcome 1984 Jo Yeager 1985 Steven Beebe 1986 M. Violet Asmuth 1987 Kenneth N. Cissna 1988 Peggy Hess 1989 John Masterson 1990 Linda Griffin 1991 Beverly Raznoff 1992 Adeline L. Evans 1993 Becky Mulvaney 1994 Robert Bohan 1995 Anthony J. Clark 1996 Wallace V. Schmidt 1997 Deborah Hefferin 1998 James Crews 1999 Bonnie C. Jefferis 2000 Richard Mercadante 2001 Don Orban 2002 Kathy J. Wahlers 2003 Cynthia Irizarry 2004 Christine Hanlon 2005 Sue Easton 2006 Deborah Hefferin 2007 Richard Mercadante 2008 Kim K. Johnson 2009 Diana Karol-Nagy 2010 Donald Painter Jr. 2011 Natalia Cherjovsky 2012 Christine Hanlon

Convention Agenda

Registration (Grand Foyer)

THURSDAY: 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

FRIDAY: 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

SATURDAY:

7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Executive Board Meeting (Sun City)

2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Session 1


4:45 to 5:45 p.m. GIFTS – Great Ideas for Teaching Speech

(Universal Ballroom)

5:45 to 6:45 p.m. President’s Reception (Poolside)

Friday, October 19, 2012

8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Session 3

9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Membership meeting #1

10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Session 4

11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker & Convention Luncheon




4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception

(Poolside)

Saturday, October 20, 2012

8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Session 7

9:00 to 9:30 a.m. Poster Session


9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Membership meeting #2


10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Session 8

11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Session 9

12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Luncheon and Awards Ceremony


2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Executive Board Meeting

(Sun City conference room)

Convention Program

Thursday, October 18, 2012

12:00 to 2:00 p.m. - Executive Board Meeting

Sun City conference room

2:00 to 5:00 p.m. - Registration

Grand Foyer

2:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Session 1

1A –Reimagining the Large Lecture: How We Use Scenario-

Based Learning and the “End of the World” to Develop and

Enhance Community in the Classroom

Moderator: Miles Mancini, Florida Gulf Coast University

International I

This interdisciplinary panel will examine the development of community and critical thinking using a pedagogical approach known as "scenario-based learning". The speakers on this panel have collaborated over the last year co-teaching and co-developing a general education course for the Humanities utilizing apocalyptic themes in literature, film, and pop culture. Presenters: Dr. Eric Otto, Florida Gulf Coast University Miles Mancini, Florida Gulf Coast University Andrew Wilkinson, Florida Gulf Coast University Sam Walch, Florida Gulf Coast University

1B –What are you?: Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Media

Moderator: Cara T. Mackie, Florida Southern College

International 2

Sometimes perception is deceiving and one relies on

categorizing another to reduce communication apprehension.

In turn, one’s identity is constantly shifting as one is treated as

the label she/he has been assigned. This panel delves into

theories on identity, including first appearance, the male gaze,

and small group communication.

Presenters:

Erin Ferguson, Florida Southern College

Renee Beals, Florida Southern College

Lisa Gilbert, Florida Southern College

Natosha Bates, Florida Southern College

Katie Luecht, Florida Southern College

1C - Critiquing Communication in Digital Spaces: A Feminist

Perspective

Moderator: Megan M. Wood, University of South Florida Millennia Room

This panel explores social networking site research from a feminist perspective. Can social networks be spaces where feminist ideals can be observed, promoted, or represented, or is it merely a landscape that reifies patriarchy? Spanning a range of perspectives, panelists will focus the sites Facebook, Twitter, Ravelry, LinkedIn, Grindr, and Reddit.

Presenters: Megan M. Wood, University of South Florida Amanda Firestone, University of South Florida Kim Golombisky, University of South Florida Mark McCarthy, University of South Florida Blake Paxton, University of South Florida Tasha R. Rennels, University of South Florida

3:45 to 4:45 p.m. – Session 2

2A – Great Ideas for Service Learning Projects for Communication Classes Workshop presenter: Constance Hudspeth, Seminole State College International I

This upbeat workshop will spark your creative imagination as we look at ideas and student videos which highlight 15 years of experience of conducting amazing service projects within communication classes. Participants will also share their favorite experiences and brainstorm ideas for future service learning projects.

2B – Embodying Intimacy: Enacting Playback Theatre to

Empower Communities Connected by Love

Moderator: Wendy Lake

Workshop presenter:

Tracey Frazier, Regent University School of Divinity

International 2

This interactive community-based performance workshop

investigates how people think and talk about love and

employs evocative narrative, applied behavior analysis and

Playback Theatre to: offer what Littlejohn and Foss (2009)

define as invitational interactions where rhetors invite the

audience to view their performance through the perspective

of co-present performers, connect people through stories,

and create community--connected by love.

2C – Methodological Challenges: New Approaches, Best

Practices, and Lessons Learned

Moderator: J.Jacob Jenkins, University of South Florida

Millennia Room

This panel explores the challenge of aligning one’s theoretical approach and methodological procedure, with particular foci on new/innovative approaches, best practices, and lessons learned. Specifically, this panel addresses issues of marginalization, activism, gender, identity, community, cyberethnography, and informed consent.

Presenters: J. Jacob Jenkins, University of South Florida Megan Marie Wood, University of South Florida Jennifer Whalen, University of South Florida Nick Riggs, University of South Florida Patrick Dillon, University of South Florida Allison Weidhaas, University of South Florida

4:45 to 5:45 p.m. - Great Ideas for Teaching Students (GIFTS)

Moderator: Shelly Stein, Hillsborough Community College

Millenia Ballroom

“Song Speech Assignment”

Christina Gesmundo, Independent Scholar

“Act As If! Impromptu/Transitions Exercise”

Todd Huffman, Hillsborough Community College

SouthShore

“Listening Awareness Activity”

Stephanie Jackson, Lynn University

“The Co-Constructed Classroom”

J. Jacob Jenkins, University of South Florida

“Logic Versus Emotions”

Daniel Shears, Broward College

“The Wave”

John Sunvold, Seminole State College, Sanford

“Business Skills”

Allison Weidhaas, University of South Florida

5:45 to 6:45 p.m. – President’s Reception

Poolside

Friday, October 19, 2012


7:30 to 9:15 a.m. 10:15 to 11:30 a.m.

1:15 to 3:00 p.m.

8:00 to 9:00 a.m. - Session 3

3A – Finite Population Correction and Communication

Research

Workshop presenter: John T. Morrison, Ph.D. Rollins College

International 1

Communication research suffers from many unique

challenges, and particularly common is inadequate sample

size, which reduces the generalizability of results. Finite

population correction is a rarely utilized technique that can

mitigate this limitation in some contexts. The presentation will

demonstrate the usefulness of this statistical treatment in

communication research contexts.

3B – Competitive Student Papers (Session I)

International 2

Moderator: Jim Cunningham, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Society's View of Blacks as Evident by Interracial Pairings Temiela Blackman, Florida Atlantic University Tricia Dunn, Florida Atlantic University Chandra Maldonado, Florida Atlantic University Natalie Richards, Florida Atlantic University The focus of this study is to observe historical reactions and analysis of relationships involving black and other individuals (i.e. whites, Latinos, and Asians)—such as the anti-miscegenation law that prohibited the marriage of interracial couples before the 1960s. By investigating historical perspectives on this matter, this textual study will illustrate society’s negative depiction of stereotypes as a method to spread the aversion of blacks throughout society.

Perfect Love: Inspirational Autoethnography as Academic Inquiry Tracey Frazier, Regent University School of Divinity

I use evocative narrative to explore love as a divinely inspired—rather than accidental (Poulos, 2008) autoethnographic script—enacted rhetorically and performatively, yet embodied by my religion, race and gender as a critical-rhetorical ethnographer (Hess, 2011) and propose a new method: “Inspirational Autoethnography”.

Structuration in The Vampire Diaries: Moral Alignment and Gender Norms Stephanie Hand, University of South Florida J. Jacob Jenkins, University of South Florida

The Vampire Diaries (re)produces a number of societal norms through its primary cast of characters. In the present study, we use structuration to examine this influential television series and its place in popular culture. Specifically, we analyze the characters of this television series in order to reveal two interrelated themes: (a) the structuration of moral alignment and (b) the structuration of gender norms.

On the Road to Thin: The Gap Between Expectation and Possibility for Women of a Lower Socioeconomic Status Tasha R. Rennels, University of South Florida

This paper highlights the link between poor women and obesity to interrogate the prevalent notion that the root cause of their obesity is irresponsibility. Instead of blaming these women for not conforming to accepted bodily standards, I argue that we need to take a better look at those who set a “standard” for thinness that, even if desired, is often impossible to meet due to a lack of access to proper, effective weight control methods.

3C – Presidential Debates 2012: Integrating Current Events into

Classroom Curriculum

Millenia Room It is important to integrate the issues surrounding the election into class curriculum. Many current students are unfamiliar with how these topics are crucial to their everyday lives. In particular, communication students need to be aware of and understand the implications of these ideologies. This panel will address the current political climate and events, as well as argumentation and debate techniques. In addition, the panel will suggest assignments for integrating political issues into the classroom. Presenters:

Stephanie A. Jackson, Lynn University Stefanie Powers, Lynn University

9:15 to 10:15 a.m. – Membership Meeting #1 Universal Ballroom

10:15 to 11:15 a.m. – Session 4

4A – Assessment in the Basic communication Course:

Purpose, Process, and Plans for Continuous Improvement

Moderator: Myra H. Walters, Edison State College

International 1

In 2011, the Oral Communication Department recorded speeches for students selected from sections of the Fundamentals of Speech and the Introduction to Public Speaking. Panelists will discuss the purpose and process used to assess the public speaking student learning outcome, report assessment findings, and share the department’s plan for continuous improvement.

Presenters: Myra H. Walters, Edison State College Katie Paschall, Edison State College Kevin Coughlin, Edison State College

4B – Critiquing Communication: Myths and Stereotypes of Marginalized Populations Moderator: Diana Nagy, University of Florida International 2 Discrimination based on myths and stereotypes is pervasive in society. However, societal stereotypes and discriminatory language inaccurately group these populations often resulting in serious consequences not only for the individuals in these groups, but also to all members of society who actively participate in the social construction and perpetuation of these myths and stereotypes. This panel serves to dispel some of these myths so that positive interpersonal communication can occur.

Presenters: Christa Arnold, University of North Florida Second Choice Kids: The Impact of Adoption Myths

Diana Nagy, University of Florida Stereotyping the Elderly: Myths of the Social Constructions of Aging

Jade Williams, University of Florida Resilience & Narrative Identity: Re-Storying Myths About People with Physical Disability

4C – Rhetorical Analysis of Presidential Addresses at Disney

Moderator: Constance Hudspeth, Seminole State College Millenia Room

The panel will provide rhetorical analysis of four presidential speeches given at Walt Disney World. Applying Burkean approaches to the criticism of the presidential addresses, panel participants will compare and contrast motives, symbolism, and use of identification as evidenced in each speech. Suggestions for future Disney speeches will be reviewed.

Presenters: Constance Hudspeth, Seminole State College Camesha Manzueta, Seminole State College

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Keynote Speaker & Convention Luncheon Universal Ballroom

Keynote Speaker: Greg Warmoth, Anchor, WFTV News

Keynote Introduction: Rick Brunson

Journalism Instructor, University of Central Florida

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Session 5

5A – What will happen with Speech in the Gen Ed Reduction

from 36 to 30 hours?

Moderator: Bonnie Jefferis, St. Petersburg College

International 1

Will students have to choose between Composition Two and Speech, or take a new course that is half Composition Two and half Speech? What adjustment would be needed in the post-Gordon-rule writing requirement? What procedure will your college use? How is your speech faculty preparing for this fight? Presenters: Bonnie Jefferis, St. Petersburg College Rich Mercadante, St. Petersburg College Deborah Hefferin, Broward College Richard Quianthy, Broward College

5B – Competitive Student Papers - Session II

Moderator: Christine Hanlon, University of Central Florida

International 2

Rebranding the “Redneck Riviera”: The St. Joe Company and the Political Economy of the Florida Panhandle Joseph Clark, Florida State University This mixed methods examination of the St. Joe Company and its economic plans for the Florida Panhandle provides an overview of the way St. Joe is portrayed, with particular emphasis on the company`s website, and concludes with a discussion of the implications for the region and beyond. “‘Giving An Account’ as a Tool for Rhetorical Criticism” Marylou R. Naumoff, Wayne State University Judith Butler provides a way of conceiving of subject formation and its relation to ethics in her book Giving an Account of Oneself. Providing an account is a rhetorical and communicative act. How we come to know ourselves and others provides two possible entry points for social change. First, insight as to how one can come closer to achieving Deleuze and Guattari’s concept of a molecular subject. And second, as a tool for self-reflexivity.

Implementation, Debate, and Inquiry concerning Online Public Speaking Courses Shaundi C. Newbolt, Florida Atlantic University

In efforts to scratch the surface of the online public speaking

debate, this paper outlines the arguments surrounding online

public speaking courses. The emergence of online public

speaking courses in American higher education and current

examples of online public speaking courses are also

discussed.

Tap Water or Bottled Water? That is the Question: A Content Analysis on the News Coverage of Bottled Water and Water Mining in Florida Jennifer Toole, Florida State University

This paper looks at print news coverage of bottled water and

the issue of water mining from Florida’s springs. Through a

content analysis of Florida newspapers, this paper analyzes

81 hard-news stories from 2005 to 2011. This paper suggests

that there is a decontextualization of news and an

informational bias.

5C – Identity and Health: A Conversation on Aging

Moderator: Cara T. Mackie, Florida Southern College

Millennia Room

Mediated messages, such as advertisements, health websites, and infomercials, may blur the lines between health and beauty. Among this information are supposed remedies to aging, and one feels the pull towards a fountain of youth. These papers analyze the influence these messages have on one’s perception of self and other. Presenters: Cara T. Mackie, Florida Southern College Christopher Fenner, Florida Southern College Alex Ortiz, Florida Southern College Renee Beals, Florida Southern College

2:45 to 3:45 p.m. – Session 6

6A – Papers I

Moderator: Diana Nagy, University of Florida

International 1

From Promise to Profit: Your YouTube Corporation Gavin Feller, Florida Atlantic University The political economy of YouTube is put forth as a means of understanding the site’s architectural limitations, commercial restraints, and cultural implications. The analysis brings YouTube nearer to traditional television and further from social-political revolution. Convention Tweeps: (De)Constructing Twitter as a Professional Tool Christine Hanlon, University of Central Florida To provide methodological sophistication for analyzing tweets (posts via Twitter), a qualitative content analysis (QCA) was conducted to analyze Twitter back channel conversations that were tweeted during an interdisciplinary academic conference. These findings can also help you construct a stronger presence on Twitter during conventions and other professional meetings.

“If my friends are going, I`ll go” The influence of social media on student involvement in activism Diana Taha, University of Central Florida With the advent of the Occupy Movement and the Arab Spring, social media has played a pivotal part in mobilizing people for social and political change. The current study investigates the influence of social media (i.e.: Facebook and Twitter) in student involvement of social or political causes offline. The study also inquires into student perceptions of activists, in addition to their sentiments about the Occupy Movement. Collaborative Filtering in Online Groups: The Human Flesh Search Engine and Group Communication Yu Xiu, Florida State University Stephen D. McDowell, Florida State University The human flesh search engine in China is an online group forming spontaneously to help solve problems. Textual analysis of group communication in online forums shows - in the brand name cigarette case and most wicked stepmother case - collaborative filtering was an important dynamic in group maintenance.

6B – Competitive Student Papers - Session III

Moderator: Rich Mercadante, St. Petersburg College

International 2

Patient Participation in Primary Care Medical Interviews:

Does Patients’ Communication Influence Satisfaction

with their Physician?

Patrick Dillon, University of South Florida

This study examined the relationship between patient

participation in medical interviews and patients’ satisfaction

among a sample of 96 patients at two primary care medical

clinics. Using multilevel modeling analysis, study results

indicated a significant positive correlation (t(81) = 10.31, p =

<.0001) between patients’ participation and their post-visit

satisfaction.

Grace for Change: The Social Construction of John Newton’s “Amazing Grace” Elizabeth Cooper, University of South Florida J. Jacob Jenkins, University of South Florida “Amazing Grace” is one of the world`s most recognizable songs. The present study explores how social construction has attributed to the preservation and significance of this timeless hymn. We begin by briefly explaining the theoretical framework of social constructionism. Second, we outline “Amazing Grace’s” historical and contemporary significance. We then discuss four specific understandings that have been socially constructed through this song: (a) caring God, (b) appreciative sinner, (c) universal equality, and (d) increased self-worth. I Think I Liked You Better On My Monitor: Effects of Modality Switching on Romantic Relational Pursuits Tasha R. Rennels, University of South Florida

Recognizing how common it is today for romantic relationships

to form online, this literature review explores the initial shift in

modality from computer-mediated interaction to face-to-face

(FtF) interaction. I specifically examine how variations in

modalities produce intended and unintended effects within

initial FtF interactions thus impacting the trajectories of

romantic relationships formed via the Internet. “Saving the Earth, While Maintaining Profitability:” An Analysis of NBC Universal’s 30 Rock Messages Jennifer Toole, Florida State University Shea Smock, Florida State University In 2007, NBC launched the “Green is Universal” campaign. While the campaign is successful monetarily, is it successful in promoting sustainability? This paper provides a qualitative content analysis of NBC’s 30 Rock during its “Green is Universal” campaign from 2007-2012 utilizing a critical, political economic lens and corporate greenwashing.

6C – Health Communication Workshop

Moderator: Constance Hudspeth, Seminole State College

Millennia Room

Explore Health Communication challenges of Rare Disease Awareness Campaigns by engaging in an actual case study. Unite with other scholars in a hands-on small group experience as we examine current challenges of rare disease awareness then join in building an actual Health Communication Awareness Campaign.

4:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Welcome Reception

Poolside

Saturday, October 20, 2012


7:30 to 9:30 a.m. 10:15 to 11:30 a.m.

8:00 to 9:00 a.m. - Session 7

7A – Papers II

Moderator: Shari Hodgson, University of Central Florida

International 1

Johnson & Johnson`s Recall Debacle

LaShonda Eaddy, University of Central Florida

Johnson & Johnson was viewed as a role model for

successfully handling a product tampering. However, more

recently, J&J has shown poor crisis communications amidst

numerous recalls. This study used Situational Crisis

Communication Theory and media framing research for a

content analysis of articles surrounding the past and current

crises.

MODern Creation Myths: Collaborative Creativity in

Hollywood Film Making-of Documentaries

Robert Gonzalez, University of Tampa A rhetorical analysis of the narrative structure of making-of documentaries (MODs) of eighteen classic Hollywood films, utilizing the theories of Aristotle, Kenneth Burke, Northrop Frye, Joseph Campbell, and Mircea Eliade. Viewed through the lenses of heroic quest tales, romances, and myths of creation, filmmakers` collective stories of producing films and their presentation in DVD making-of documentaries reveal new insights for experiencing and representing collaborative creative processes.

Experiences that Shape the Attitudes and Beliefs of Florida Tech Faculty toward Online Tools in Higher Education: A Phenomenological Study Ted Petersen, Florida Institute of Technology Lisa Gill, graduate student, Florida Institute of Technology John Almasi, graduate student, Florida Institute of Technology Jillian Knight, graduate student, Florida Institute of Technology The purpose of this phenomenological study is to explore the experiences that shape the beliefs and attitudes of current faculty of Florida Tech regarding online tools in higher education. Through semi-structured in-depth interviews, we aim to discern reasons faculty are reluctant to make better use of the online tools (e.g., ANGEL tools, Google Document Collaboration tools, iTunesU) available. Administrations pay for these online tools; Informational technology specials maintain these systems; students expect professors to use them; yet some professors simply ignore these tools. A rhetorical analysis of church identity as communicated on their Web sites

Anne Trelstad, University of Central Florida

A brief content and thematic analysis of the homepages from

a sample of Brevard County churches’ Web sites was

conducted to discern what organizational identity is

communicated. Overall, churches’ Web sites were found to be

as unique as an individual and have a commonality through

the desire to attract external and keep internal audiences.

7B – Papers III

Moderator: Sue Easton, Rollins College

International 2

Metastudy on the Existing Literature on Constructing and

Communicating Immigrant Identity

Sonia Dimitrova, University of South Florida

This paper is a metastudy on the existing literature on

immigrant identity. The study revealed that little research has

been done on immigrant identity construction, and that the

existing research is partial, and nonsystematic. The social

identities of interest in this review are inspected within frames

of communication, cultural hegemony, and power structures in

communities of practice, and multiculturalism.

“Can’t Buy Me Love”: Linking Research on Youth and

Popular Culture with Pedagogical Practice

Katie Kapurch, University of Texas - Austin

This paper explores how communication scholars might

bridge their research with pedagogical practices. Using

findings from recent teaching experiences in courses like

Gender Communication and Rhetorical Criticism, I argue

that encouraging a critical engagement with popular culture

related to youth can have a transformative impact on both

students and professor.

It’s not just birds and bees: Queering safer sex talk

through dialogic theory

Blake Paxton, University of South Florida

Safer sex conversations among parents and adolescents

have been about the ``birds and the bees.`` These talks

have most likely been heteronormative in nature. With the

furthering of the LGBTQ activist movement, it is imperative

that we trace the genealogy of research on this particular

speech genre of safer sex talk. Utilizing Buber`s theories of

dialogue, researchers may be able to more clearly pinpoint

obstacles and queer communication about safer sex among

parents and teenagers.

7C – Teaching with Wild Abandon: Joyful Classrooms, Amazing

Results!

Moderator: Joani Bedore, George Mason University

Millennia Room

Teaching with wild abandon and JOY lets deeper life lessons

shine through. This takes a focus on creating an unforgettable

classroom experience that changes student’s attitudes,

perceptions, behaviors, and eventually, their lives. Should we

begin teaching with wild abandon and joy, amazing results can

happen. Come find out how.

9:00 to 9:30 a.m. – Poster Session (Universal Ballroom)

“Lambda Pi Eta” - Amanda Palmeira, Jessica Monteagudo, Alex

Jacobs, and Sydney Gray, University of Central Florida

“A Textual Analysis of Newspaper Coverage of Tyler Clementi” Julie Antos, University of Central Florida

“What He Did for Love: The Method and Value of the Lifehistory Interview” - George Colangelo, Seminole State College

“HerCampus Undergraduate Online Magazine” Nicholas Olser, University of Central Florida

“How Well is the Interpersonal/Organizational Major Meeting Its Major Program Objectives in the View of Graduating Students?” Laura Carolina Ramirez, University of Central Florida

“Communication Practices: Reality TV and its Influence on Teenage Girls” - Devyn Cayll, Katie Clapp, and Ana Sanchez, Rollins College

“Why Organic? What is research telling us about our food?” Jen Oakes, Jessi Van Pelt, Jill Stott , Rollins College

“Effective Practice: Marketing to the Hispster Generation” KC Korge and Veronica Fish, Rollins College

“Effective Practice: A case study in domestic abuse prevention” Robin Sibley, Rollins College

"Effective Practice: How to be an informed voter” Brando Rispo and Gill Pichardo, Rollins College

"Critiquing practice: A case study in social media useage” Taylor Berns and Kelly Strandberg, Rollins College

"Communication in Practice: A case study of the campaign strategies of Marco Rubio" - Shannon Doster, Rollins College

9:30 to 10:15 a.m. – Membership Meeting #2

Universal Ballroom

10:15 to 11:15 a.m. – Session 8

8A – Videography as a Tool for Enhancing Communication

Skills

Moderator: Ela Lozinski, Johnson & Wales University

International 1

Using Johnson & Wales University students’ work on two

community-based documentary videos, this presentation will

examine correlation between active learning, civic

engagement and improvement in students’ written and oral

communication skills. Participants will learn about logistics

and educational benefits of the project, screen the short

video, participate in a question and answer session, and

explore how creative video projects could be incorporated

into their own courses.

8B – Research, Pedagogy and Practice for Surviving the Large

Lecture Class Movement

Moderator: Shari Hodgson, University of Central Florida

International 2

The panel will also discuss the future challenges and

possible solutions for ensuring the continuance of higher

education oral communication programs. The panel will

review the assessment plan and quantitative results of an

oral communication pilot project conducted in the Nicholson

School of Communication speech classes from 2010 to

2012. The panel will create an open discussion with

participants about the future challenges and possible

solutions for ensuring the continuance of higher education

oral communication programs.

Presenters:

Shari Hodgson, University of Central Florida

Stephan Ihde, University of Central Florida

Gino Perrotte, University of Central Florida

8C – Secrets and Lies: A study of Perception and Deception Millennia Room

This panel studies the aspects of secret keeping and deception. In the section, ``You can be my dirty little secret,`` the website postsecret is analyzed using a methodical approach and implications for its use and use in the classroom will be examined. In the section, ``Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies,`` student dishonesty is discussed and evaluated. This part of the panel seeks to explore how and why students engage in cheating and with recent scientific study, what methods instructors can employ to minimize cheating and dishonesty within the classroom.

Presenters: Laura Dickinson, Seminole State College

Tell Me Lies, Tell Me Sweet Little Lies

John Payne, Seminole State College

You Can Be My Dirty Little Secret

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Session 9

9A – Lambda Pi Eta Roundtable

International 1

Members and officers of Lambda Pi Eta will participate in a round table to discuss current programs, strategies for engaging members and challenges within their organization. LPE advisors, Shari Hodgson and Sue Easton will facilitate a discussion that encourages sharing ideas between clubs.

Presenters: Sue Easton, Rollins College Sydney Gray, University of Central Florida Shari Hodgson, University of Central Florida Alex Jacobs, University of Central Florida Jessica Monteagudo, University of Central Florida Amanda Palmeira, University of Central Florida Laura Carolina Ramirez, University of Central Florida

9B – Professional (Faculty) Competitive Papers

Moderator: Laura Dickinson, Seminole State College

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Fifty Shades of Patriarchy: Communicating Gender Roles

Through Literature

Natalia Cherjovsky, Kirkwood Community College

In an egalitarian world, few would fault author E.L. James for

anything more than atrocious writing. Yet, as women continue to

fight for equality, the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy forces us to look

at how literature communicates gender roles and why women

consume books that betray the feminist agenda.

The State of the Basic Communication Course in Florida Colleges and Universities Shirley Oakley, St. Petersburg College Rich Mercadante, St. Petersburg College This paper presents the results of a 2012 survey on basic communication courses offered in Florida colleges and universities. We offer an assessment then discuss current concerns regarding recent legislation and the future of basic communication courses throughout the state.

Bob Dylan’s “New Journalism” Coverage of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter’s Battle for Justice Ted Petersen, Florida Institute of Technology

In 1966, boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter was accused and

convicted of murder. A decade later, musician Bob Dylan wrote

“Hurricane,” which proclaims Carter’s innocence. Dylan’s song

closely resembles literary journalism and highlights the tension

between artistic expression and fact-based journalism, which was

recently described on the This American Life episode “Retraction.”

Faces of the Feminine: Superheroines and Popular Culture

Brandy Stark, St. Petersburg College

Comics have been utilized to present traditionally

underrepresented segments of society. The majority of the comic

book audience is generally characterized as predominantly

adolescent and male. The question arises as to how female

characters are reflected in a venue of popular culture that is

predominantly male. Here, I identify three themes of comic book

characters including the archetypical virgin warrior, the woman

without identity, and the maternal narcissist.

9C – Understanding Appalachian Culture: An Examination of

Storytelling, Music, and Interpersonal Communication Norms

Moderator: Constance Hudspeth, Seminole State College

Millennia Room

Explore the Appalachian culture as described by 3 scholar’s perspectives: A professional story-teller/singer from Tennessee; a professor from West Virginia; and an “outsider’s” one-year adventure of being immersed in Appalachia. Experience first-hand the storytelling, music and Interpersonal norms that uniquely define Appalachia.

Presenters: Constance Hudspeth, Seminole State College Marci Nimick, Walter’s State Community College Martha Maynard, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

12:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. –Convention Luncheon & Awards Ceremony Universal Ballroom 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. –Executive Board Meeting Sun City conference room

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Past Journal Editors

1973-75 (Volumes 1-3) Donald E. Williams University of Florida

1976-78 (Volumes 4-6) K. Phillip Taylor University of Central Florida

1979-81 (Volumes 7-9) Voncile M. Smith Florida Atlantic University

1982-84 (Volumes 10-12) Richard L. Quianthy Broward Community College

1985-86 (Volumes 13-14) Keith Macksey Manatee Community College

1987 (Volume 15) Josephine Johnson University of Miami

1988-90 (Volumes 16-18) Gregg Phifer Florida State University

1991-93 (Volumes 19-21) Anthony J. Clark University of Florida

1994-95 (Volume 22) M. Violet Asmuth Edison Community College

1995-96 (Volume 23) Richard L. Quianthy Broward Community College

1996-99 (Volumes 24-26) John O’Hara University of Central Florida

2000-2002 (Volumes 27-30) Deborah Hefferin Broward Community College

2002- 2004 (Volumes 31 - 34) Bonnie Clark Jefferis St. Petersburg College

2004- 2006 (Volume 35) Wallace V. Schmidt Rollins College

2007 (Volume 36) Susan S. Easton Rollins College

2008 (Volume 37) Christa Arnold University of Florida

Current Journal Editor

Stephen Zeigler, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

The Florida Communication Association publishes two issues of its

journal each year. For submission information please visit our website at

http://www.flcom.org.

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