Personal profile

About

Marita Gronnvoll is a Professor and Assistant Chair of the School of Journalism and Communication Studies. She earned her MA from the University of Washington, and Ph.D. from the University of Georgia, both in the field of rhetorical theory and criticism. Her specialization is in gender and feminist studies. Dr. Gronnvoll has published on topics such as news and entertainment media representations of torture, and media constructions of female suicide bombers in the "war on terrorism." She teaches classes in the areas of rhetoric, media, and popular culture.

Contact Information

Office: 2534 - Buzzard Hall
Phone: 2175813323

Office Hours for Fall 2019: Tuesday, 1:00-2:00 p.m.; Wednesday: 12:00-2:00 p.m.; Thursday 8:30-9:30 a.m., and by appointment

Related documents

Education/Academic qualification

Speech Communication, PhD, University of Georgia

… → 2008

Speech Communication, MA, University of Washington

… → 2003

Speech Communication, BA, University of Washington

… → 2000

Research Interests

  • Communication Studies

Disciplines

  • Communication