Motter’s research interests include Agrarian rhetorics, American studies, Democratic theory and praxis, environmental communication and social movements. He specializes in teaching human communication foundations and the rhetorics of rural America as well as public speaking. Motter’s work has been published in journals such as Argumentation & Advocacy, Quarterly Journal of Speech, China Media Research, Communication Studies and Philosophy & Rhetoric.
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Agrarian Studies, Argumentation, American Studies, Political Rhetoric, Political Campaign Communication, Rhetorical Studies, Rural Rhetorics, Social Movements
COMM 3000 - Issues in Communication
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Fall 2018
Explores select issues in communication. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours on different issues. Recommended prerequisites: COMM 1210 and COMM 1600.
COMM 3300 - Rhetorical Thinking
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Fall 2021
Reviews the classical tradition of rhetoric and its relevance to current events and public issues. Students learn how rhetorical perspectives help us create new ways of thinking, speaking, and acting through practicing creative message design.
COMM 3320 - Persuasion in Society
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Fall 2019
Learn personal and professional skills to become more persuasive in a variety of communication contexts, and develop a broader and more critical understanding of the culture of persuasion that pervades all aspects of society.
COMM 3340 - Political Communication
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021
Explores the role of communication in politics, emphasizing how language drives policies and campaigns. Students learn communication strategies in order to craft innovative campaign messaging. Recommended prerequisites: COMM 1210 and COMM 1600.
