Nicholas Messina
- Specialist Professor
Department: Communication
Office: Plangere Center Lot 211
Phone: 732-263-5751
Email: nmessina@monmouth.edu
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
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
Recently Taught Classes
2024 Spring
- Business and Professional Communication – CO 225
- Introduction to Mass Communication – CO 224
- Media Literacy – CO 155
- Radio Production – CO 102
- Talk Radio – CO 378
2023 Fall
- Broadcast Copywriting – CO 351
- Elementary Italian I – FI 101
- Media Literacy – CO 155
- Radio Production – CO 102
- Voiceover Workshop – CO 339
2023 Spring
2022 Fall
2022 Summer E
2022 Spring
2021 Fall
- Broadcast Copywriting – CO 351
- Business and Professional Communication – CO 225
- Media Literacy – CO 155
- Radio Production – CO 102
- Voiceover Workshop – CO 339
2021 Summer B
- Business and Professional Communication – CO 225