Department of Communication Studies

MA Capstone Information

 

2011 COMMUNICATION STUDIES MASTER OF ARTS CAPSTONE RESEARCH BASED TOPICS

Bond, M. Sustainable conversation: The communication of nature through food.” Directed by
Dr. Sharon Bracci and Dr. Spoma Jovanovic

Ellis, E. A dilemma for African American women in broadcast journalism. Directed by
Dr. Cerise Glenn; Reader, Dr. Etsuko Kinefuchi

Johnson, D. “We don't hold the golden ticket”: Black male college students negotiating voice and silence at a predominantly white institution (PWI). ”  Directed by Dr. Cerise L. Glenn; Reader,
Dr. Etsuko Kinefuchi

Murphy-Keith, R. Living Lolita: Embodying, embracing, and escaping a feminine archetype
Directed by Dr. Chris Poulos; Reader, Dr. Roy Schwartzman

Nxumalo, Z. Tilling and talking: Community-based food programs as social support. Directed by
Dr. Marianne LeGreco; Reader, Dr. Sharon Bracci

Williams, C. “The fourth age: Experiences with Grandma. Directed by Dr. Chris Poulos; Reader,
Dr. David Carlone

Williams, M. Celebrating lifelong friendship through the heart of dialogue. Directed by
Dr. Chris Poulos; Reader, Dr. Pete Kellett

2010 COMMUNICATION STUDIES MASTER OF ARTS CAPSTONE RESEARCH BASED TOPICS

Avery, A. "The communicative challenges and likelihood of cross-race friendship between black and white.” Directed by Dr. Etusko Kinefuchi and Dr. Chris Poulos

Baker, J. " A structurational view of the patients advocate role in the health care system: filling the gap ." Directed by Dr. Sharon Bracci and Dr. Marianne LeGreco

Bledsoe, J. "Service learning is acting: An exploration into the stereotypes of the service learning student." Directed by Dr. Roy Schwartzman and Dr. Etusko Kinefuchi  

Blizzard, S. "What it means to be a lesbian: Exploring multiple identities through articulation." Directed by Dr. Etusko Kinefuchi and Dr. Pete Kellett

Fielders, S. " Discursive leadership in non-profit organizations ." Directed by Dr. David Carlone and Dr. Spoma Jovanovic

 

 Fussell, R. "Dialectics and ethics in a small group friendship." Directed by Dr. Chris Poulos and Dr. David Carlone

Greene, S. "More of me than what you see: How communication functions within the experiences of graudate parents/students." Directed by Dr. David Carlone and Dr. Roy Schwartzman

Ladd, S. "Unlearning racism." Directed by Dr. Chris Poulos and Dr. Etusko Kinefuchi

Miller, A. "Disney and the new economy: the box office and beyond."  Directed by Dr. Roy Schwartzman and Dr. David Carlone

 

Mackowski, L. "Nurturing leadership + engaging leadership + rewarding engagement + cohesive leadership = creating ethical leadership." Directed by Dr. David Carlone and Dr. Spoma Jovanovic

 

 Shaw, D. "And be a simple kind of man: A case study of white masculinity in the North Carolina piedmont." Directed by Dr. Jody Natalle and Dr. Pete Kellett

2009 COMMUNICATION STUDIES MASTER OF ARTS CAPSTONE RESEARCH BASED TOPICS

 

Avent, C.   “Expression of identity by college students in an introduction to communication studies course.”  Directed by Dr. David Carlone

 

Bryan, A. “Leadership discourse: The art of saying goodbye." Directed by Dr. David Carlone

 

Corne, J. “Transforming HIV stigma: Dialogue the cure?” Directed by Dr.Chris Poulos

 

Jeter, L.   “Educated virgin: Sex education, narrative, and identity.” Directed by Dr. Chris Poulos         

 

Jones, N.   “Propaganda, advertising, and the American housewife during World War II:  

 

A feminist metaphor analysis of Good Housekeeping.” Directed by Dr. Jody Natalle

 

Von Cannon, S. “The beauty industry as hegemonic discourse: A Burkeian analysis.” Directed by Dr. Roy Schwartzman

 

White, D. “Educating for the 21st Century: Experiential critical communication for Virginia secondary publics schools.” Directed by Dr. Sharon Bracci

 

Yarragunta, H. “A communicative approach to studying leadership practices and corporate social responsibility." Directed by Dr. David Carlone