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Sidi Becar Meyara is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies and Philosophy at Utah State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from Ohio University and serves as Global Communication Coordinator. Meyara's research examines identity negotiation within immigrant communities through postcolonial and rhetorical lenses, with specific focus on Mauritanian diaspora experiences and representations of Otherness in Western discourse.
Research specialties include:
- Postcolonial analysis of migration narratives
- Xenophobia in public discourse
- Rhetorical constructions of cultural identity
- Intercultural communication paradigms
His scholarly output includes publications in communication theory, pedagogical applications of media, and post-9/11 cultural experiences. Recent works demonstrate growing emphasis on decolonial approaches to public speaking pedagogy and critical analyses of media representations. Awards recognize excellence in teaching and mentorship, including Teacher of the Year honors.
Teaching encompasses graduate seminars on culture/difference and undergraduate courses in global communication, qualitative methods, and cultural discourse. Service includes committee roles for faculty hiring, curriculum development, and international education oversight. External service includes manuscript review for National Communication Association divisions.
