Area(s) of Expertise: Argumentation and Debate, Political Communication, Public Address, and Culture and the Media
Courses Taught
COMM 1100 - Introduction to Human Communication COMM 1110 - Public Speaking COMM 1500 - Interpersonal Communication COMM 2050 - Media, Culture, and Society COMM 2901 - Practicum in Debate and Speech COMM 3250 - Argumentation and Debate COMM 4040 - Persuasion and Argumentation COMM 4901 - Practicum
Education
Ph.D., Speech and Dramatic Art, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.A., Speech Communication, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S., Business Administration, University of North Carolina
Research/Special Interests
Argumentation and Debate, Political Communication, and Sports Communication and the Media
Personal Information
In his spare time, Dr. Preston is a sports enthusiast and loves hiking and going to plays/operas. He is a big theatre fan, and his hobbies include coin collecting and gardening.
