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Jonathan H. Amsbary is a Professor and Director of the Graduate Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he has been a faculty member since 1988. He is affiliated with the Department of Communication Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences.
Education:
- B.A. in Speech Communication/Psychology from the University of New Mexico
- M.A. in Speech Communication from Indiana University
- Ph.D. in Speech Communication from Indiana University
Professor Amsbary specializes in applied communication and persuasion, with specific interests in how communication functions in small groups, organizations, and virtual realities. His research spans both traditional communication contexts and more recent explorations into popular culture, particularly western movies and western movie actors. He has published extensively in communication journals and co-authored multiple books, employing both quantitative and qualitative research methods in his investigations.
His publication record demonstrates significant scholarly contributions across multiple domains of communication studies. His works examine topics ranging from interviewing techniques and sports communication to the rhetoric of crisis events and film studies, showing an evolving research trajectory that bridges traditional communication theory with contemporary cultural phenomena.
Professor Amsbary teaches undergraduate courses in Research Methods, Public Speaking, Small Group Communication, and Interviewing. At the graduate level, he teaches Communication Models, Small Group Communication, and Organizational Communication, reflecting his commitment to developing communication skills across various contexts.
Throughout his career at UAB, Professor Amsbary has witnessed the university's transformation from a commuter institution to a world-class research university. He has been instrumental in the development of academic programs, including the nationally ranked Communication Management Master's program, while maintaining the institution's commitment to excellence and diversity.
