Julie Mounteer

Julie Mounteer is a Lecturer in the Department of Communication Studies at San José State University, affiliated with the College of Social Science. She teaches courses such as Argumentation and Advocacy, Writing for Influence, Communication & Human Relationships, and Public Speaking. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Speech Communication (1996) and an M.A. in Communication Studies with an emphasis on Interpersonal Communication (1998), both from San José State University.

Her professional focus revolves around enhancing oral and written communication skills, particularly in argumentation frameworks, debate strategies, and public speaking pedagogy. She develops curricula emphasizing critical thinking, audience analysis, and structured argumentation through courses that include debates, policy analysis, and rhetorical theory.

She contributes to academic and pedagogical activities via course materials like syllabi, assignment directives, and resources for parliamentary debate preparation. Julie’s work integrates practical exercises (e.g., Fictspedia assignments, editorial responses) with theoretical concepts to strengthen student competencies in persuasive communication.