Dr. Michael Kaplan

Biography

Michael Kaplan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, City University of New York. He specializes in the areas of rhetoric and communication, focusing on how these concepts intersect with democracy and digital media. Kaplan's research examines the role of rhetoric in political discourse and the implications of digital communication technologies on society. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from Northwestern University, where he developed his expertise in these fields. Kaplan has published numerous articles in esteemed journals and has participated in various academic conferences, where he has presented his findings on topics such as algorithmic governance, surveillance capitalism, and public rhetoric. His teaching portfolio includes a broad range of courses designed to provoke critical thinking about media, persuasion, and the impact of communication in contemporary society.

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