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Tim Michaels specializes in argumentation, debate, and political rhetoric, focusing on the public function of argument and challenges in environmental advocacy. He has worked with intercollegiate debate and forensics teams, including the Penn State Speech and Debate Society, and currently serves on the executive council of the National Educational Debate Association. His research interests include qualitative, interpretive, and philosophical approaches to rhetoric and mental health, particularly exploring the relationship between communication and loneliness. His publications delve into how different mediums of communication interrelate with suicide and affect mental health and feelings of loneliness. Tim currently teaches effective speech (CAS 100).
GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.