College of Arts & Sciences Communication Studies

Terry Robertson

Terry Robertson
Associate Professor
Communication Studies, College of Arts & Sciences
Phone: 605-677-6208
Teaching Interests:
Environmental Communicatoin Political Communication Rhetoric Gender and Communication History and Philosophy of Communication
Research Interests:
Environmental Communcation Political Communication Critical Theory
Education:
  • Ph D, Communication, University of Oklahoma, 2000
  • MA, Communication, Missouri State University, 1996
  • BA, Education, Drury College, 1986
Grants:
  • Faculty Development Grant, College of Arts & Sciences
Publications:
  • Semmler, S., McKay-Semmler, K., Robertson, T., (2013), Gendered issue depictions in Commander in Chief vs West Wing, Atlantic Journal of Communication, vol. 21, iss. 4.
  • Robertson, T., Gendered issue depictions in Commander in Chief versus the West Wing., Atlantic Journal of Communication.
  • Robertson, T., (2009), Understanding Health Literacy in a Native American Context, Native Aging and Health, vol. 4, iss. 1, pp. 25-35.
  • Robertson, T., (2007), Political communication frameworks: An anthology of essential readings, Strata Publishing, Inc., p. 528.
  • Robertson, T., (2005), Class issues: A critical ethnography of corporate domination within the classroom, The Journal for Critical Education Policy Studies, vol. 3, p. 1.
  • Robertson, T., (2005), Gender and politics: Messages by female candidates in political ads in 1998 Senatorial and Gubernatorial elections., North Dakota Journal of Speech and Theatre, vol. 17, pp. 1-18.
  • Robertson, T., (2005), The perfect strom: An analysis of media, advertising, and debate in the 2004 John Thune victory over Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, American Behavioral Scientist, Sage, vol. 49, iss. 2, pp. 326-342.
  • Robertson, T., (2005), Winning the peace: The "Three Pillars", Speaker and Gavel, vol. 42, pp. 35-36.
  • Robertson, T., (2005), Gender & Campaigns, Greenwood Press.
  • Robertson, T., (2004), VideoStyle, Webstyle, and NewsStyle: The Gendering of Candidate Communication, Routledge, p. 256.
  • Robertson, T., (2003), A 2000 Election Handbook, Routledge.
  • Robertson, T., (2003), From the primary to the general election, American Behavioral Scientist, SAGE, vol. 46, pp. 658-677.
  • Robertson, T., (2003), Fundamentals of Speech: Student Workbook, Pearson Publishing.
  • Robertson, T., (2003), Humor in Presidental Campaigns, The Communication Annual, vol. 9, pp. 28-40.
  • Robertson, T., (2003), Political Websites: Female Senatorial and Gubernatorial Candidates and Their Opponents in the 2002 Election..
  • Robertson, T., (2002), Comparing student satisfaction with distance education to traditional classrooms in higher education: A meta-analysis., American Journal of Distance Education, vol. 16, iss. 2, pp. 83-97.
  • Robertson, T., (2002), Gender and the Media: An investigation of Gender, Media, and Politics in the 2000 election, New Jersey Journal of Communication, vol. 10, pp. 104-117.
  • Robertson, T., (2002), The World Encyclopedia of Media history, Gale Publishing Group.
  • Robertson, T., (2001), Framing the fight: An analysis of media coverage of female and male candidates in primary races for Governor and U.S. Senate., American Behavioral Scientist, Sage, iss. 44, pp. 1999-2013.
  • Robertson, T., (2001), Gender and the campaign trail: Elizabeth Dole's candidacy and the role of the fourth estate., The Communication Annual, vol. 8, pp. 23-35.
  • Robertson, T., (2001), The front-runner, contenders, and also-rans: Effects of watching a 2000 Republican primary debate., American Behavioral Scientist, Sage, vol. 44, pp. 2232-2251.
  • Robertson, T., (2000), Fire on the right: Creating, raising, and sustaining consciousness in the Christian Patriot Movement, Speaker and Gavel, vol. 36, pp. 30-46.
  • Robertson, T., (2000), Radio and the political process, Fitzroy Dearborn.
  • Robertson, T., (2000), Sex, lies, and videotape: An analysis of political spots in the 1998 congessional elections., Communication Quarterly, vol. 47, pp. 333-341.
  • Robertson, T., (1999), Principles of communication: A student workbook., Alliance Press.
  • Robertson, T., (1998), Competent communication: A student workbook., Alliance Press.
Awards and Honors:
  • Schwartz Teaching/Research Award, College of Arts and Sciences, 2008
  • Belbas/Larson Teaching Award, University of South Dakota, 2005
  • Top Paper-CSA Political Communication Division, 2004
  • Top Paper-NCA Political Communication Division, 2004
  • Central States Teaching Award, Central States Communication Association, 2004
  • Belbas-Larson Teaching Award-Honorable Mention, The University of South Dakota, 2003
  • Top Paper-Southern States Communication Conference, Media Division, 2001
  • Outstanding Graduate Assistant Teaching Award, University of Oklahoma, 1999
Presentations:
  • Robertson, T. Respondent for a paper panel: Communication at the Crossroads of Political Communication and Rhetorical Analysis. Presented at the Central States Communication Association Conference, Omaha, NE.
  • Robertson, T. Respondent for a paper panel: Interpersonal and Family Communication. Presented at the Central States Communication Association Conference, Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Robertson, T. Respondent for a paper panel: Operation Mediated Images: The Analysis of visual Images in Political Communication Research. Presented at the Central States Communication Association Conference , Omaha, NE.
  • Robertson, T. Respondent for a paper panel: Top papers: Central States Communication Association . Presented at the Central States Communication Association Conference, Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Robertson, T. Respondent to panel paper: At the Heart of the Campaign: Looking at the variety of political debate strategies. Presented at the Central States Communication Conference, Kansas City, MO.
  • Robertson, T. Respondent to a paper panel: Politics through entertainment: Making them laugh and keeping it real.. Presented at the Central States Political Communication Conference, Kansas City, MO.
  • Robertson, T. Gender and the Tea Party: Why women are making inroads. Presented at the National Communication Association Conference, San Francisco CA.
  • Robertson, T. Respondent for a paper panel: Campaign 2002: Governor's Races in Four States. Presented at the National Communication Association Conference, Miami, FL.
  • Robertson, T. Reader for National Communication Assoication Political Communication Division. Presented at the National Communication Assoication Political Communication Division, Chicago, IL.
  • Robertson, T. (2005). Student Organizations in the University Setting. Presented at the Central States Communication Conference , Kansas City, Missouri.
  • Robertson, T. (2004). Media Coverage of the Iraq War. Presented at the Central States Communication Conference, Cleveland, OH.
  • Robertson, T. (2004). Winning the Peace: George Bush's Rhetoric at Whitehall Palace. Presented at the Central States Communication Conference, Cleveland, OH.
  • Robertson, T. (2004). NewsStyle: Media Coverage of Candidate Presentation. Presented at the National Communication Association , Chicago, IL.
  • Robertson, T. (2004). Gender and Politics: Television Advertising in Female versus Female House and Senate Races From 1986 Through 2000. Presented at the National Communication Convention, Chicago, IL.
  • Robertson, T. (2003). An Examination of the Political Websites of Female Senatorial Candidates and their Opponents in the 2002 Election. Presented at the Central States Communication Association Conference, Omaha, NE.
  • Robertson, T. (2003). The Media and Female Candidates: An Overview of the 2002 Election. Presented at the Central States Communication Association Conference , Omaha, NE.
  • Robertson, T. (2003). Diversifying Diversity: A Roundtable at the Crossroads of Difference. Presented at the Central States Communication Conference, Omaha, NE.
  • Robertson, T. (2003). Gender dynamics and the media in both primary and general Senatorial and Gubernatorial elections: How newspapers portray female candidates. Presented at the Great Plains Political Science Conference, Marshall, MN.
  • Robertson, T. (2003). Media Coverage of Mixed-Gender Races in both Primary and General Elections. Presented at the International Conference of Women, University of South Dakota.
  • Robertson, T. (2003). Dialogue on Research in political communication: The 2004 election. Presented at the National Communication Conference, Miami, FL.
  • Robertson, T. (2003). Political Advertising During the 1998 Election: Exploring Sex and Incumbency as Variables in Commercials. Presented at the National Communication Conference , Miami, FL.
  • Robertson, T. (2003). Political Websites: Female Senatorial and Gubernatorial Candidates and Their Opponents in the 2002 Election. Presented at the National Communication Conference, Miami, FL.
  • Robertson, T. (2003). The Processing of Politics: Reaching Out to the Disenfranchised in the 2000 and 2002 Elections. Presented at the National Communication Conference, Miami, FL.
  • Robertson, T. (2002). Gender Dynamics in Senatorial and Gubernatorial Elections: How Television News Depicts Mixed Gender Races. Presented at the American Political Science Association Conference, Boston, MA.
  • Robertson, T. (2002). Investigating Public Schools Through a Critical Lens: Class Issues. Presented at the Central Staes Communication Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
  • Robertson, T. (2002). Humor and Mediated Messages: How the Press Used Humor in the Portrayal of Presidential Image in the 2000 Election. Presented at the Central States Communication Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
  • Robertson, T. (2002). Respondent for a paper panel: "The Rhetoric of Political Leaders and Candidates". Presented at the Central States Communication Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
  • Robertson, T. (2002). The Relationship Between Candidate Gender and Media Coverage: A Content Analysis of Newspaper Coverage. Presented at the Central States Communication Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
  • Robertson, T. (2002). Gender Dynamics in State Elections: South Carolina as a Case Study. Presented at the National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.
  • Robertson, T. (2002). Making Inroads: Diversity, Service Learning, and the Basic Course. Presented at the National Communication Association , New Orleans, LA.
  • Robertson, T. (2002). Television Coverage in the 2000 Election: Did Bias Exist?. Presented at the National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA.
  • Robertson, T. (2001). Media depictions of male and female candidates in 2000 Senatorial and Gubernatorial Campaigns. Presented at the Central States Communcation Association, Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • Robertson, T. (2001). Respondent for a student paper panel: "Going the extra mile: Graduate teaching assistantship and the art of teaching". Presented at the Central States Communication Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • Robertson, T. (2001). The Front-Runner, Contenders, and Also-Rans: Effects of Watching a 2000 Republican Primary Debate. Presented at the Central States Communication Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • Robertson, T. (2001). Chair for a panel: "Engaging the public and the campus: An opportunity for revitalizing the roots of forensics". Presented at the National Communication Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Robertson, T. (2001). Respondent for a paper panel: "Hollywood, values, and the presidency: An examination of political communication". Presented at the National Communication Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Robertson, T. (2001). Female Candidates and News Coverage in the New Millennia: Has Gender Bias Passed?. Presented at the National Communication Conference , Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Robertson, T. (2001). The Mixed Gender Campaign: Gender Differences in Political Television Advertising from 1998 Senatorial and Gubernatorial Campaigns. Presented at the National Communication Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Robertson, T. (2001). Women's Voices: What Female Candidates Say and How the Media Presents Their Messages. Presented at the National Communication Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Robertson, T. (2001). Gender Matters: Newspaper Coverage and Gender in 1998 Mixed Gender Senatorial Campaigns. Presented at the Southern States Communication Association, Lexington, Kentucky.
  • Robertson, T. (2000). High School in the 21st Century: A qualitative analysis. Presented at the Carolinas Communication Association, Wilmington, North Carolina.
  • Robertson, T. (2000). Sex and the Campaign Trail: Elizabeth Dole's bid for the White House and the Role of the Fourth Estate. Presented at the Central States Communication Association, Detroit, Michigan.
  • Robertson, T. (2000). Framing the fight: An analysis of media coverage of female and male candidates in primary races for Governor and U.S. Senate. Presented at the National Communication Association, Seattle, Washington.
  • Robertson, T. (1999). Chair for a panel discussion: "Instructional Methods for the Basic Course". Presented at the Central States Communication Conference, Detroit, Michigan.
  • Robertson, T. (1999). Power and discourse: Communication theory and human subjugation. Presented at the Central States Communication Conference, St. Louis, Missouri.
  • Robertson, T. (1999). Television advertising in female versus female house races from 1990 through 1994. Presented at the International Communication Association, San Francisco, California.
  • Robertson, T. (1999). Grief in the heartland: A visual rhetorical analysis of the Oklahoma bombing memorial. Presented at the National Communication Association, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Robertson, T. (1999). Villainous metaphor in rhetoric: A critical examination of the metaphoric creation of enemy in the case of Saddam Hussein. Presented at the National Communication Association, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Robertson, T. (1999). Women in politic: An analysis of media coverage toward female candidates in Senatorial campaign debates. Presented at the National Communication Association, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Robertson, T. (1999). Breaking the contract: The new Christian Right and separation of church and state. Presented at the Sooner Conference, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.
  • Robertson, T. (1998). Chair for a panel discussion" Computers in the classrooms". Presented at the Puerto Rico Speech Communication Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Robertson, T. (1998). Hate, horror, and heaven: A rhetorical analysis of the Christian Patriot Movement. Presented at the Puerto Rico Speech Communication Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Robertson, T. (1998). How to make it in graduate school: A primer. Presented at the Sooner Conference, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.
  • Robertson, T. (1998). Symbolic convergence theory: Creating, raising, and sustaining consciousness. Presented at the Sooner Conference, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.
  • Robertson, T. (1998). The communication of conversion and the Christian Patriot Movement Proselytization within the far right. Presented at the Western States Communication Conference, Denver, Colorado.
  • Robertson, T. (1995). Conversion and fundamentalists: A qualitative study. Presented at the Sooner Conference, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.