Michelle Michaud

Michelle Michaud is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Communication at the University of New Hampshire. Her academic work focuses on rhetorical criticism of media, propaganda, persuasion, and the intersection of gender and narrative in communication studies.

Education:

• B.A. in Communications from the University of Maine
• M.A. in Communications from the University of Maine

Research Interests:
Michelle specializes in rhetorical analysis, particularly examining how media frames narratives and ideologies. Her work engages with propaganda techniques, gender representation, and public discourse, often drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives in media studies and critical theory.

Teaching Activities:

• Rhetorical Criticism of Media
• Propaganda and Persuasion
• Public Speaking
• Analysis of Popular Culture
• Internship supervision

She has consistently taught these courses from 2014 to 2025, with a focus on practical and critical applications of communication theories.