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Professor Hollihan publishes on argumentation, media politics, media diplomacy, political campaign communication, contemporary rhetorical criticism, and the impact of globalization on public deliberation. He is the author of books such as 'Diplomatic Mediated Arguments: The North Korean Crisis: Engaging the Hermit Kingdom,' and 'Arguments: Products and Process of Human Decision Making' (with Kevin Baaske). Hollihan served as associate dean of academic affairs at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism from 1997 to 2007 and currently chairs the Executive Committee of the USC U.S.-China Institute. He has chaired various committees within the National Communication Association and served as president of both the American Forensic Association and the Western Forensic Association. Additionally, he has been a visiting scholar at several universities and teaches in the Communication Management and Public Diplomacy master's programs.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Teaches courses in communication management and public diplomacy.
Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism • Los Angeles, CA
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