Podcast@Mansfield

Show Notes: Dr. Edward Washington, a professor of English, speaks with Mansfield University Public Relations Director Dennis Miller on the topic of Barack Obama. They discuss what the election of Obama means to society, the United States and the World.

Running Time: 23:47

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Show Notes: In Part 2, Professor Edward Washington continues to talk about the issue driven presidential election. Dr. Washington also speaks of a character in Literature that best approximates Barack Obama. Class novels mentioned include Marrow of Tradition and Black No More. Mansfield University Public Relations Director Dennis Miller hosts.

Running Time: 22:18

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Dr. Vernon Lapps, a retired professor of speech and communications, offers some insights into President elect Barack Obama’s Oratory skills. Mansfield University Public Relations Director, Dennis Miller and Dr Lapps discuss Obama’s style and delivery.

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A discussion between Dennis Miller and Dr. Vernon Lapps continues in Part two of Obama the Orator. The discussion contains analysis of Barack Obama’s oratory skills and how it may have helped pave his way to the White House. Rhythm, pace, delivery and dialect are topics of discussion as well as comparison to one of the great 20th century orators. Hosted by Christie Martin.

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Mansfield University Public Relation Director Dennis Miller and Dr. Vernon Lapps continue their discussion of President elect Barack Obama’s speech skills and what role it played in the election process. In Part 3, Dr Lapps also gives insight into the communication skills of Ronald Reagan and Martin Luther King Jr.

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We talk with Senior Communication major Sharon Thomas who was recently named Student Commissioner to the Governor’s Advisory Committee on African American Affairs in Pennsylvania.

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