Mutability is our tragedy, but it's also our hope.”
Boethius from The Consolation of Philosophy
Zach Justus
| Title: | Assistant Professor |
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| Degrees: | PhD 2009, Communication, Arizona State University |
| Office: | Tehama Hall 431 (Office Hours) |
| E-mail: | zjustus@csuchico.edu |
| Telephone: | (530) 898-5883 |
| Fax: | (530) 898-4096 |
Brief Biography
Human beings have a co-dependent relationship with language—language shapes us and we shape language. My life as a researcher and as an instructor is dedicated to understanding the nuances of this relationship. My first exposure to language theory was as an undergraduate and debater at CSU Chico. I continued to pursue the complications of humans and language as a Master’s student at Chico, where my interests became more narrowly focused on terrorism, national security, and politics. As a PhD student at Arizona State University I joined the Consortium for Strategic Communication and co-authored two book chapters in Weapons of Mass Persuasion concerning language and terrorism. The same issues fascinate me today as I continue to explore politics and security through the study of conservativism in the United States.
Professional Affiliations
- Western States Communication Association (WSCA)
- National Communication Association
Courses Frequently Taught
- CMST 131: Speech Communication Fundamentals
- CMST 350: Foundations of Rhetorical Communication Theories and Practice
- CMST 354: Persuasion
- CMST 452: Freedom of Speech
- CMST 620: Teaching Strategies for Communication Studies Teaching Associates
Current Interests
The language of terrorism. The rhetoric of conservative activism in the United States. The rhetoric of immigration.