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Annick H. Dupal serves as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Communication Studies at James Madison University, where she has taught since 1998 and held her current position since 2001. Her extensive teaching portfolio includes foundational courses such as SCOM 240 (Introduction to Communication Theory), SCOM 248 (Intercultural Communication), and SCOM 367 (Advanced PR Writing), alongside specialized instruction in screenplay writing and French language.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor's degree in Communication Media and Foreign Languages from The American University (Washington, D.C.)
- Master of Arts in International and Area Studies (Intercultural Communication) from Brigham Young University
- Master of Science in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication from James Madison University
Professor Dupal's scholarly focus centers on intercultural communication dynamics, writing pedagogy across technical and creative domains, and communication theory applications. Her international engagement is demonstrated through directing a summer study-abroad program in Canada (2005) and serving as faculty-in-residence in Antwerp, Belgium (2011) and Florence, Italy (2015).
She maintains significant advising commitments including over a decade as a freshman advisor, ongoing role as SCOM major advisor, and leadership of Lambda Pi Eta (National Communication Honors Society) for seven years and Phi Beta Delta (international scholars honors society) for multiple years. Prior professional experience encompasses roles at the International Monetary Fund, American University's ESL department administration, Kennedy Center for International Studies PR writing, and newspaper freelance work.
