Dale L. Wicklander, Ph.D.
Professor
Phone: 270-745-6206
eMail: dale.wicklander@wku.edu
Education:
Ph.D. - Communication
University of Minnesota, 1972
Address:
159 Fine Arts Center
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Ky. 42101
Teaching Interests:
Mass Media Law & Ethics, Broadcasting History, Mass Media Cultural Effects, Persuasion;
Public Address.
Research Interests:
Popular cultural formation and effects, persuasion; religious rhetoric and apologetics,
visual literacy.
Quick Biography:
A native Minnesotan, Dr. Wicklander joined the WKU faculty in the Fall, 1972 in the newly-formed Dept. of Mass Communication, transferring after a few years to the Dept. of Speech & Theatre (now Communication) following a reorganization of programs. He has written textbooks for courses in mass media process & effects, broadcast law & ethics, and persuasion strategies. Dr. Wicklander teaches courses in public speaking and persuasion.