This collection includes theses and dissertations from the Department of Communication, in the College of Arts & Sciences. It is not exhaustive since most paper theses and dissertations have not been digitized. Generally, paper copies of theses and dissertations published prior to 2014 can be accessed in the University of Louisville Libraries. If you would like to add your thesis or dissertation to this collection, please fill out the Electronic Theses & Dissertations form.
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Engaging for a cause: How nonprofits can leverage theory to maximize video engagement on Instagram., Aiko A. A. A. Jones
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
A content analysis of the female TikTok influencer: how SMIs alter their image and self-presentation based on their communities., Sydney R Dotson
Black ads matter: an analysis of black representation in advertising., Elyssa Quinn Smith
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Defending Judge Roy Moore: a case study of persuasion resistance strategies., Stephen F. Brockman
Prageru as a parasite public., Ryan A Corso-Gonzales
Approaching trans debates as fascistic sites of engagement., Sarah Jump
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
A content analysis of Olivia Pope: how Scandal reconfirms the negative stereotypes of Black women., Chelsy LeAnn Golder
An analysis of the role of reality television in the representation of immigrants on TLC's show, 90 day fiancé., Morohunfolu Jimade Seton
Field manuals and place: an examination of place and narrative through the changing nature of leadership discourse at the General George Patton Museum of Leadership., Madison Lindsey-Paige Thompson
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
User's ability to detect fake news in online environments., Aleeza N. Gardner
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Media framing and public opinion of refugees: news coverage of Hungarian refugees, 1956-57., Cecelia M. Hunt
Student attitudes on social media and perception of instructor social media use., Abi Mathew John
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Educational excellence through dual degrees : using Symbolic Convergence Theory to make it happen here., Stephanie Ann French
A day in the life : identity communication at the intersection of race, gender, and sexual orientation., Mary C. Mudd
The de-feminization of femininity : exploratory content analysis of gay male fashion magazines., Christopher J. Vincent
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Communitas in YouTube comments : the March 2012 Henryville tornadoes., Richard William Slawsky
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Building bonds & promoting healthy choices : farmers' & vendors' relationships with African American consumers., Natasacha Ryan Jones
Shedding hair and baring soul : Black men's talk at the barbershop., Ryessia Jones 1987-
Discussion board posts about Jewish interfaith relationships and intermarriage : romantic love, independence, concern for children, and ethnicity., Miriam Kan 1981-
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Teenage pharmapocalypse? : an exploratory examination of prescription drug abuse., Lorin Brooke Friley
The effects of stereotype disconfirming information and self-disclosure on stereotype endorsement, prejudice, and social tolerance of schizophrenia and major depressive disorder., Nicole Leigh Meyer 1983-
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Unfulfilled potential : a case study of traditional news media and the Internet., Brenna Loraine Angel 1984-
Gender role stereotypes in advertising : a test of the match-up hypothesis on advertising effectiveness., Sara Picklesimer
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
A Ferrari engine with bicycle brakes : mothers' perceptions of family communication patterns when having an ADHD child., Anita Hoag 1967-
