Dr. AARON DUNCAN, DIRECTOR OF Speech & Debate Program AND LECTURER, recently received his Ph.D. from the Department of Communication Studies at UNL in 2010 with a specialization in Rhetoric and Public Culture. His research focuses on sporting culture, public mythology, and political communication. During his time as Director of Speech & Debate, UNL students have won 25 individual state championships, broken over 100 at national tournaments, and competed in 27 final rounds at national tournaments.
Representative research
Duncan, A. (2010, November). Does 'Coming to Jesus' Do More Harm Than Good? Exploring the Psychological Capital of Forensics Competitors. Paper accepted for presentation at the National Communication Association for presentation at the National Communication Annual meeting, Chicago, Illinois.
Duncan, A. (2009, November). There's a New Sheriff in Town: Challenges Faced by Coaches Encountering an Existing Team Culture. Paper was presented at the National Communication Association for presentation at the National Communication Annual meeting, Chicago, Illinois.
Duncan, A. (2008, November). Abolish or Recontextualization: New York City's Ban on the N-word. Paper was presented at the National Communication Association's Annual meeting, San Diego, California.
Teaching
Graduate
Undergraduate
- COMM 375: Theory of Persuasion
- COMM 398: Rhetoric and Culture of Sport and Games
