For what else is our object in teaching, save that our pupils should not always require to be taught? ”
Steven R. Brydon
| Title: | Professor Emeritus (FERP) |
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| Degrees: | Ph.D., 1979, Speech Communication, University of Southern California M.A., 1973, Speech Communication, Cal State L.A M.A., 1971, Philosophy, U.C. Berkeley B.A., 1969, Pre-Ministry + Philosophy, University of the Pacific. |
| Office: | Tehama Hall 433 (Office Hours) |
| E-mail: | sbrydon@csuchico.edu |
| Telephone: | (530) 898-6052 |
| Fax: | (530) 898-4096 |
Brief Biography:
From 1973 to 1985 I was the forensics coach for CSU Chico. In 1985 I began a three-year term as department Chair. From 1988-90 I served as a full professor with no administrative duties. 1990-91, I was interim chair for Journalism dept. From 1991 to 1997 I was Chair of the HCS (now CMAS) department. I am now a full-time professor in Communication Studies. I have co- authored three books. I have published in the areas of argumentation and debate and political communicaiton.
Professional Affiliations:
- Speech Communication Association (SCA)
- International Communication Association (ICA)
- American Forensics Association (AFA)
- Western States Communication Association (WSCA)
Courses Frequently Taught:
- CMST 131: Speech Communication Fundamentals
- CMST 255: Argumentation and Debate
- CMST 424: Public Opinion and Propaganda
- CMST 428: Politics and the Media
- CMST 604: Graduate Seminar in Political Communication
Current Interests:
Political Communication, with an emphasis on Presidential debates. Co-author of book: Televised Presidential Debates Co-author of Between One and Many: The Art and Science of Public Speaking Co-author of Dimensions of Communications, books for basic communication courses.