Department Chair
Christopher Morse, Ph.D.
Â鶹ӰÒô’s Communication and Language Studies Department offers diverse academic programs with the common focus on message design, critical thinking, and public discourse.
Effective communicators are increasingly in demand to direct the exchange of information that drives our diverse world. Our mission is to foster knowledge through research, teaching, and the practice of message design, critical thinking, and global and digital competencies for professional and personal success.
Our department boasts a diverse faculty of esteemed scholars, industry professionals, and experienced researchers who are at the forefront of innovative teaching and practical application in the fields of communication and modern language. With their guidance, our students gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of communication and language in today’s rapidly evolving world.
We are a dynamic academic hub dedicated to exploring the intricacies of human communication and language. Practical application is a cornerstone of our philosophy. Students have access to state-of-the-art media and language labs, engage in experiential learning through internships, and collaborate with industry professionals to gain real-world insights.
Communication, Digital Communication, Spanish, Sports Industries, Communication, and Promotion
Communication, French, Italian, Spanish, Spanish for Health Sciences
Our distinguished faculty include award-winning educators and mentors with backgrounds in journalism, radio and broadcast production, and health science research.
Kristen Berkos
Ph D, MA, BA
Associate Professor
Thomas Dooley
MFA, BA
Lecturer
Mary Ann Gallo
MS, BA
Lecturer
Patricia Gomez
MA, BA
Senior Lecturer
Anthony Houston
Ph D, MA, BA
Associate Professor
Emi Kanemoto
Assistant Professor
Christopher Morse
Ph D, MA, BA
Department Chair Communication and Language Studies
Cedric Joseph Oliva
Ph D, MA, MA, BA, BA
Associate Professor
Kevin Pearce
MBA, Ph D, MA, BA
Associate Professor
Mary Robins
MS, BA
Lecturer
Jerrica Ty Rowlett
Ph D, MA, BA
Assistant Professor
Wendy Samter
Ph D, MA, BA
Professor
Julie E. Volkman
Ph D, MA, BA
Associate Professor
Zhongyuan Williams
MA, BA
Lecturer
Thomas Zammarelli
MA, BS
Senior Lecturer
Cindy Zdravkovic
MAT, MFA, BS
Adjunct Professor
Unravel the dynamics of language acquisition and its role in shaping identities and cultures through an international learning experience. Bryant’s extensive study abroad opportunities include both short-term and semester-long programs with more than 50 partner institutions.
Whether directing a documentary or filming affiliate marketing content for social media, our state-of-the-art production facilities and techniques allow students to create content for a variety of platforms. Production courses offer a hands-on, media-focused curriculum covering all areas — from broadcast to broadband, talk radio to podcasts, news to sports, and streaming to social media.
Graduates of Bryant’s programs within the Communication and Language Studies Department go on to prestigious graduate schools and are in demand by business, government, and nonprofit organizations.
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