Politeness in Presidential Debates

Document Type

Lecture

Publication Date

9-22-2016

Abstract

As part of the UNLV Presidential Debate Lecture Series, Dr. Edward Hinck, professor at the College of Communication & Fine Arts at Central Michigan University, will discuss politeness in presidential debates. Dr. Hinck's interests lie in the study of political debate and forensic pedagogy. Currently, Dr. Hinck is in the process of working on a book project with his colleagues William O. Dailey and Shelly Hinck on how face saving and face threatening strategies shape audience's perceptions of candidates in presidential and vice presidential debates.

Keywords

Campaign debates; Campaigns; Presidential

Disciplines

American Politics | Social Influence and Political Communication | Speech and Rhetorical Studies

Streaming Media

Comments

Part of the Presidential Debate Series, sponsored by the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, UNLV Libraries, and the UNLV Presidential Debate Campus Engagement Committee. Presented on September 22, 2016, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Greenspun Auditorium.

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