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Matthew deTar is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Culture in the School of Communication Studies at Ohio University's Scripps College of Communication. He holds a PhD from Northwestern University and specializes in concepts shaping national identity and political action, particularly in Turkey and the Middle East.
Education:
- PhD in Rhetoric and Culture, Northwestern University
Research Interests: Dr. deTar examines representation, nationalism, cultural theory, public memory, and postcolonial discourse. His work analyzes how political concepts like race, collective identity, and historical narratives construct national identity in contested regions.
Key Contributions: His book Figures That Speak: The Vocabulary of Turkish Nationalism (2022) decodes foundational concepts in Turkish political discourse. Recent articles explore anticolonial rhetoric and the circulation of political speech. His research has been supported by institutions like the Institute for Turkish Studies and the Roberta Buffett Center.
Grants & Collaborations:
- Center for Religion, Law, and Democracy (Willamette University)
- Institute for Turkish Studies (Georgetown University)
- Roberta Buffett Center for International Studies (Northwestern University)
