Nicholas M. Messina
Specialist Professor
- Department
- Communication
- Office
- Plangere Center 211
- Phone
- 732-263-5751
- nmessina@monmouth.edu
Nicholas M. Messina
Education
M.A. in Corporate and Public Communication , Monmouth University
B.A. in Communication , Ramapo College
Research Interests
global and political communication/ rhetoric, propaganda and fake news, pop culture and audience studies
Publications
Scholarly Articles
“The Reality of Fake News: A Rhetorical Analysis”
“Ronald Reagan: The Mythological President”
“On Contemporary Propaganda and Fascism: A Semiotic Analysis of American Sniper”
“Repeal or Repent: The Johnson Amendment and Christian Right: Identifying the Trappings of Establishing a Voting Bloc.”
“Rhetorical Analysis of President Obama’s Remarks at the 2016 White House Correspondents’ Dinner”
Professional Activites
Advisor of Monmouth University College Democrats
Freelance voice over artist and audio producer
Awards
Corporate and Public Communication Excellence in Scholarship – May 2018
Top Graduate Paper – New Jersey Communication Association – April 2017: “Political Communication, Humor, and the 2016 Correspondents’ Dinner: A Content Analysis of President Obama’s Remarks”
Outstanding Academic Scholarship Award in Global Communication and Media – Ramapo College of New Jersey – May 2012
Courses
Frequently Taught Classes
Recently Taught Classes
2021 Fall
- CO-351-01 - Broadcast Copywriting
- CO-155-03 - Media Literacy
- CO-102-02 - Radio Production
- CO-339-01 - Voiceover Workshop
2021 Summer B
2021 Spring
- CO-155-04 - Media Literacy
- CO-155-02 - Media Literacy
- CO-102-02 - Radio Production
- CO-378-01 - Talk Radio
2020 Fall
- CO-351-01 - Broadcast Copywriting
- HO-496-MES2 - Honors Thesis/Capstone Completion
- CO-155-03 - Media Literacy
- CO-102-01 - Radio Production
- CO-102-02 - Radio Production
2020 Summer E
2020 Summer B
2020 Spring
- HU-201-01 - Critical Discourse
- CO-155-01 - Media Literacy
- CO-102-01 - Radio Production
- CO-102-02 - Radio Production
- CO-378-01 - Talk Radio
- HO-495-MES2 - Thesis Development
2019 Fall
- CO-351-01 - Broadcast Copywriting
- CO-155-02 - Media Literacy
- CO-102-01 - Radio Production
- CO-102-02 - Radio Production
- HO-496-MES2 - Thesis Writing