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2012

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Communication Studies

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Beware The Whine Of The Privileged, Jnan A. Blau, John T. Warren Nov 2012

Beware The Whine Of The Privileged, Jnan A. Blau, John T. Warren

Communication Studies

At the annual meeting of the National Communication Association in November of 2010, John and I presented a co-authored, performed script as part of a panel entitled "Complicating Performances of Privilege," sponsored by the Performance Studies Division. We had conceived and proposed the panel ourselves. The panel, in fact, had come into being as a result of a series of conversations the two of us had been having, on and off, for a while, about matters of privilege. In and through our dialoguing, we were seeking to somehow balance the expression of our personal experiences (and frustrations) With the careful …


Prolepsis And The Environmental Rhetoric Of Congressional Politics: Defeating The Climate Stewardship Act Of 2003, Richard Besel Jun 2012

Prolepsis And The Environmental Rhetoric Of Congressional Politics: Defeating The Climate Stewardship Act Of 2003, Richard Besel

Communication Studies

As a device of argumentative anticipation, prolepsis use generally is considered a positive rhetorical strategy. Turning to the Climate Stewardship Act (CSA) of 2003, this article contributes to our understanding of environmental communication, political argumentation, and rhetorical theory by examining how proleptic miscalculation can actually produce devastating consequences against one’s cause when used as a source of invention. Proponents of the CSA relied on creating proleptic arguments grounded in a scientific understanding of climate change to such an extent that they mistakenly downplayed the economic arguments against the Act. This orchestrated miscalculation was encouraged and strengthened by key US senators. …


The American Duality: Exceptionalism Or Exemptionalism?, Courtney Muniz Jun 2012

The American Duality: Exceptionalism Or Exemptionalism?, Courtney Muniz

Communication Studies

Discusses how the ethnocentric tendencies found within American exceptionalism translate into U.S. foreign policy.


'Moebius': Groundwork For Promotion & Visibility, Kanika Laroia Jun 2012

'Moebius': Groundwork For Promotion & Visibility, Kanika Laroia

Communication Studies

A record of the planning process for the transition of Moebius, the College of Liberal Arts literary journal, from a publication to an online website. Includes materials for future public relations and outreach efforts by the Moebius team.


Flavor Of Slo 2012: An Application Of Communication Principles In Event Planning, Allison Sasscer Jun 2012

Flavor Of Slo 2012: An Application Of Communication Principles In Event Planning, Allison Sasscer

Communication Studies

Flavor of SLO is a fundraising event put on by Cal Poly students to raises thousands of dollars to benefit the local non-profit United Way. In the almost year long process of planning and implementing the event, the basics of small group, persuasion, and organizational communication played a part of the shaping and execution of the event. This paper recounts how various aspects of the communication discipline played a part in making the event successful and how it contributed to achieving the goals of improving education, income and health for San Luis Obispo County.


Sex And Politics: The Genre Of Apologia In Political Sex Scandals, Margeaux Thea Harris Jun 2012

Sex And Politics: The Genre Of Apologia In Political Sex Scandals, Margeaux Thea Harris

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


Sales Process And Training Overview, Thomas Holcomb Jun 2012

Sales Process And Training Overview, Thomas Holcomb

Communication Studies

Overview of the sales process as established by the National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC). This paper details Cal Poly's Sales Development Program and covers the ins and outs of what makes an effective salesperson. Would be beneficial for anyone who is considering sales as a career, looking to improve their sales abilities, or just searching for a senior project idea.


Intergenerational Communication In An Organizational Setting, Claire Kister Jun 2012

Intergenerational Communication In An Organizational Setting, Claire Kister

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


Rethinking Juvenile Justice: Using Communication To Combat Inequality, Victimization And Recidivism Among Detained Youth, Christine Alyse Herman Jun 2012

Rethinking Juvenile Justice: Using Communication To Combat Inequality, Victimization And Recidivism Among Detained Youth, Christine Alyse Herman

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


The Human Side Of A Mediated Life: How Mediated Communication Is Affecting Relationships And Nonverbal Literacy, Meghan E. Green Jun 2012

The Human Side Of A Mediated Life: How Mediated Communication Is Affecting Relationships And Nonverbal Literacy, Meghan E. Green

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


Flavor Of Slo 2012: Applying Concepts From The Communication Discipline To The Marketing And Execution Of A Local Event, Courtney Keiko Ai Hua Wen Jun 2012

Flavor Of Slo 2012: Applying Concepts From The Communication Discipline To The Marketing And Execution Of A Local Event, Courtney Keiko Ai Hua Wen

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


"I Had The Craziest Dream Last Night...": A Foucauldian Analysis Of Black Swan, Samantha Rose Prochnow Jun 2012

"I Had The Craziest Dream Last Night...": A Foucauldian Analysis Of Black Swan, Samantha Rose Prochnow

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


A Study On Facebook Advertisement Strategies: Facebook Wall Posts Promote Higher Response Than Private Messages, Bria Park Jun 2012

A Study On Facebook Advertisement Strategies: Facebook Wall Posts Promote Higher Response Than Private Messages, Bria Park

Communication Studies

In this study, I focused on whether Facebook wall posts or private messages create a higher response rate from the receivers. First, I explain the background of internet communication and how certain strategies have created higher response in the past. Then, I present my method for discovering whether wall posts or private messages are more efficient in gaining response. Lastly, I reveal my results and discuss both what I could’ve done better to create more precise results and how this experiment is beneficial for modern day advertisement companies.


Theories Of Culture, Identity, And Ethnomusicology: A Synthesis Of Popular Music, Cultural, And Communication Studies, Alyssa Santos May 2012

Theories Of Culture, Identity, And Ethnomusicology: A Synthesis Of Popular Music, Cultural, And Communication Studies, Alyssa Santos

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


Amidst Invasion, Conversion, And Extinction, The Power Of Communication Prevails: An Ethnographic-Inspired Account Of The Chumash Indians, Arielle Mease Mar 2012

Amidst Invasion, Conversion, And Extinction, The Power Of Communication Prevails: An Ethnographic-Inspired Account Of The Chumash Indians, Arielle Mease

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


A Rhetorical Criticism Of Susan B. Anthony’S Speech On Women’S Right To Vote, Shabnam Kohan Mar 2012

A Rhetorical Criticism Of Susan B. Anthony’S Speech On Women’S Right To Vote, Shabnam Kohan

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


Michael Crichton, Narrative Critique, And The Boundary-Work Of Scientific Expertise, Richard D. Besel, Reneé Smith Besel, Bernard K. Duffy Jan 2012

Michael Crichton, Narrative Critique, And The Boundary-Work Of Scientific Expertise, Richard D. Besel, Reneé Smith Besel, Bernard K. Duffy

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


Watt, James, Richard Besel Jan 2012

Watt, James, Richard Besel

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


“All Girls Are Barbies”: A Feminist Critique Of Nicki Minaj’S Barbie Persona, Camellia Sarmadi Jan 2012

“All Girls Are Barbies”: A Feminist Critique Of Nicki Minaj’S Barbie Persona, Camellia Sarmadi

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.


Creating A Communication Style-Flex Workforce Through The Interview Process, Alison Lauren Costello Jan 2012

Creating A Communication Style-Flex Workforce Through The Interview Process, Alison Lauren Costello

Communication Studies

No abstract provided.