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.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2024

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Engaging for a cause: How nonprofits can leverage theory to maximize video engagement on Instagram., Aiko A. A. A. Jones

Theses/Dissertations from 2023

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Promotional communication for a college food pantry: findings from a cross-sectional assessment of socioecological variables related to past use of a campus-based food pantry., Bunny Marie Hayes

Theses/Dissertations from 2022

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A content analysis of the female TikTok influencer: how SMIs alter their image and self-presentation based on their communities., Sydney R Dotson

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Black ads matter: an analysis of black representation in advertising., Elyssa Quinn Smith

Theses/Dissertations from 2021

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Defending Judge Roy Moore: a case study of persuasion resistance strategies., Stephen F. Brockman

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Prageru as a parasite public., Ryan A Corso-Gonzales

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Approaching trans debates as fascistic sites of engagement., Sarah Jump

Theses/Dissertations from 2020

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A content analysis of Olivia Pope: how Scandal reconfirms the negative stereotypes of Black women., Chelsy LeAnn Golder

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An analysis of the role of reality television in the representation of immigrants on TLC's show, 90 day fiancé., Morohunfolu Jimade Seton

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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

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User's ability to detect fake news in online environments., Aleeza N. Gardner

Theses/Dissertations from 2017

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Media framing and public opinion of refugees: news coverage of Hungarian refugees, 1956-57., Cecelia M. Hunt

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Student attitudes on social media and perception of instructor social media use., Abi Mathew John

Theses/Dissertations from 2016

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The influence of high/low context culture on choice of communication media : students’ media choice to communicate with professors in China and the United States., Xiaoxu Yang

Theses/Dissertations from 2015

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Educational excellence through dual degrees : using Symbolic Convergence Theory to make it happen here., Stephanie Ann French

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A day in the life : identity communication at the intersection of race, gender, and sexual orientation., Mary C. Mudd

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The de-feminization of femininity : exploratory content analysis of gay male fashion magazines., Christopher J. Vincent

Theses/Dissertations from 2014

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Communitas in YouTube comments : the March 2012 Henryville tornadoes., Richard William Slawsky

Theses/Dissertations from 2012

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Building bonds & promoting healthy choices : farmers' & vendors' relationships with African American consumers., Natasacha Ryan Jones

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Shedding hair and baring soul : Black men's talk at the barbershop., Ryessia Jones 1987-

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Discussion board posts about Jewish interfaith relationships and intermarriage : romantic love, independence, concern for children, and ethnicity., Miriam Kan 1981-

Theses/Dissertations from 2011

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Teenage pharmapocalypse? : an exploratory examination of prescription drug abuse., Lorin Brooke Friley

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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

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Unfulfilled potential : a case study of traditional news media and the Internet., Brenna Loraine Angel 1984-

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Gender role stereotypes in advertising : a test of the match-up hypothesis on advertising effectiveness., Sara Picklesimer

Theses/Dissertations from 2009

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A Ferrari engine with bicycle brakes : mothers' perceptions of family communication patterns when having an ADHD child., Anita Hoag 1967-