Stephen Schroeder
Professor, Speech Communications/Forensics


Tel.: (630) 942-2514
Fax.: (630) 942-3490
Room: AC 227
e-mail: schroeds@cod.edu


Areas of Research Interest:
• Performance Studies
• Public Address
• Rhetorical Theory
• Forensics


Recent Courses Taught:
• Speech 1100 - Fundamentals of Speech
• Speech 1100 - Fundamentals of Speech (Honors)
• Speech 1110 - Oral Interpretation
• Speech 1120 - Small Group Communication
• Speech 2160 - Argumentation and Debate
• Speech 1800/2800 - Storytelling


Current Projects:
Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team Coach
Co-Advisor, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Executive Board member, Lincoln Parlamentry League
Staff member, Phi Rho Pi National Community College Forensics Tournament
Faculty Member, International Institute for Readers Theatre

Selected Publications, Presentations, Performances, Books
The Play's the Thing:  Using Readers Theatre as a Leadership Education Tool, Phi Theta Kappa Leading Edge Institute, November 2006
Performer, Bristol Renaissance Faire
"De-mystifying Communication Analysis," National Communication Association Convention 1998 



Education:
M.A. Speech Communication, California State University- Northridge

B.A. Information and Communication Studies, California State University- Chico

A.A. Liberal Arts and Fine Arts, Saddleback College


Awards and Recognitions:

2007 Horizon Award, Phi Theta Kappa

Collie/Taylor Fellowship Award for Coaches, 2004 Phi Rho Pi National Forensics Tournament

Dennis/Ross Coaches Fellowship Award, 2004 Illinois Intercollegiate Forensics Association Tournament

2002 Paragon Award for New Advisors, Phi Theta Kappa

Outstanding Graduate in Speech Communication, CSU - Chico

Outstanding Graduate in Speech Communication, CSU - Northridge

Outstanding Graduate, Saddleback College


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