Figure/Ground Communication’s exercise in academic journalism continues with our 81st scholarly interview, featuring John Caputo. Dr. Caputo is Professor and Chair of the Master’s Program in Communication and Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University and the Walter Ong S.J. Scholar. He founded the MA Program in 2004. Dr. Caputo earned his Ph.D. from the Claremont Graduate School and University Center. He has been teaching communication courses for more than 30 years and has appeared on radio and television news and discussion programs. His areas of expertise include communication theory, intercultural and interpersonal communication, and media and social values. He is the author of seven books: *Effective Communication Handbook* ; *Communicating Effectively: Linking Thought with Expression*; *Dimensions of Communication; Interpersonal Communication: Competency Through Critical Reasoning,* which was co- authored with Bud Hazel and Colleen McMahon; *Public Speaking Handbook: A Liberal Arts Perspective* with Bud Hazel; *McDonaldization Revisited: Critical Essays on Consumer Culture* which he co-edited with Mark Alfino and Robin Wynyard for Praeger Press and his newest book, *Effective Communication*. John Caputo has written more than 25 articles in professional journals, been honored as a Visiting Scholar In-Residence at the University of Kent at Canterbury, England. Dr. Caputo Directs the Gonzaga-in-Cagli Project, a cultural immersion multi-media program in Italy each summer. He has been honored with Master Teacher Awards by the Western States Communication Association and the University of Texas at Austin and most recently received an Exemplary Faculty Award form Gonzaga University.
URL: http://www.figureground.ca/interviews/john-caputo/<http://figureground.ca/interviews/john-caputo/>
Please direct comments and feedback as well as suggestions regarding
future/potential interviewees to laureano@alumni.sfu.ca. On a separate yet
related note, Figure/Ground is currently looking for volunteers to help
with the expansion of our interview series; please feel free to circulate
this announcement among your graduate and senior undergraduate students, or
feel free to contact me to obtain more information.
Bon appetit!
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