James W. Hikins, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor
Office: Win Thompson Hall 204F
Telephone: 501-450-3202
Fax: 501-852-2901
Education:
Ph.D., University of Texas, Speech Communication
Dissertation Title: Rhetorical Epistemology: Explorations in the Relationship Between Communication and Knowledge
M.A., University of Iowa , Communication and Theatre Arts
B.A. University of Iowa , Philosophy
Current Courses:
SPCH 4133 Evolution of Rhetorical Theory
Syllabus
Teaching Interests:
History of Rhetoric
Contemporary Rhetorical Theory
Research Interests:
Relationship of Rhetoric to human knowledge (rhetorical epistemology)
Interpretations of Nietzsche’s rhetorical theory
Rhetoric in response to disaster