Tom Preston
Area(s) of Expertise: Argumentation and Debate, Political Communication, Public Address, and Culture and the Media
Courses Taught
COMM 1100 - Introduction to Human Communication
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking
COMM 1500 - Interpersonal Communication
COMM 2050 - Media, Culture, and Society
COMM 2901 - Practicum in Debate and Speech
COMM 3250 - Argumentation and Debate
COMM 4040 - Persuasion and Argumentation
COMM 4901 - Practicum
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking
COMM 1500 - Interpersonal Communication
COMM 2050 - Media, Culture, and Society
COMM 2901 - Practicum in Debate and Speech
COMM 3250 - Argumentation and Debate
COMM 4040 - Persuasion and Argumentation
COMM 4901 - Practicum
Education
- Ph.D., Speech and Dramatic Art, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- M.A., Speech Communication, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- B.S., Business Administration, University of North Carolina
Research/Special Interests
Argumentation and Debate, Political Communication, and Sports Communication and the Media
Personal Information
In his spare time, Dr. Preston is a sports enthusiast and loves hiking and going to plays/operas. He is a big theatre fan, and his hobbies include coin collecting and gardening.