WILLIAM B. HART, PH.D. EDUCATION: Ph.D.
in Communication M.A.
in International Communication Post-Baccalaureate, courses in Chinese Language, History, and Political Science, Marietta College, Marietta, OH, Fall 1991-Spring 1992. B.S. in Computer Science, Marietta College, Marietta, OH, 1989. B.A. in Psychology, Marietta College, Marietta, OH, 1989.
EXPERIENCE: Spring
2008 – present Fall,
2007 – Spring 2008 Taught a public speaking course.
Summer, 2006 Central Michigan University, adjunct graduate faculty Taught a graduate course in organizational diversity management.
Fall, 2006 – Fall 2007 Christopher Newport University Taught courses on organizational communication and public speaking
Summer 2006 – Fall 2007 Tidewater Community College Taught public speaking courses.
Fall, 1998 – Summer, 2005: Old Dominion University, Dept. of Communication & Theatre Arts, Assistant Professor, Taught courses in Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Advanced Intercultural Communication (graduate level), International Sojourning (Study Abroad), Communication Research Methods I and II, International Media Systems, Public Speaking, Media Criticism, and Communication & 9/11. Advised 35-40 students per semester. Taught approx.100 students per semester. Taught 5 distance education courses.
Fall 1997 – Fall 2008: Editor and owner of InterculturalRelations.com The newest online project is InterculturalU.com -- an online, virtual community for people interested in intercultural relations (students, professors, business managers, community workers, etc.)
Fall, 1995 - Spring, 1998: The University of New Mexico, Dept. of Communication & Journalism Instructor/Ph.D. Student, Taught courses in Introduction to Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Communication Across Cultures, Nonverbal Communication, Quantitative Methods (as teaching assistant), and Diffusion of Innovations (graduate level, teaching assistant, and then co-teacher).
Fall, 1993 - Spring, 1994: The American University, Washington, DC Facilitated Intercultural Communication Workshops (ICWs).
Spring, 1991 - Spring, 1992: Marietta College and Washington Technical College, Marietta, OH, Instructor, Taught Microcomputer Applications and Elementary Astronomy
Fall, 1989 - Spring, 1990: Southwestern University of Finance & Economics., Chengdu, China Instructor, Taught English (reading, writing, and listening) and American Culture courses.
PUBLISHED BOOKS, MONOGRAPHS, BOOK REVIEWS, AND PAPERS:
Book ChaptersEdgerton, G., Hart, W. B. & Hassencahl, F. (2008). Televising 9/11 and its aftermath. In M. Norden (Ed.), Changing Face of Evil. The Netherlands: Editions Rodopi.
Hart, W. B., (2005). Franz Boas and the roots of intercultural communication research. In W. J. Starosta & G. Chen (Eds.), The International and Intercultural Communication Annual, Vol. 28 (pp. 176-193). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Hart, W. B. (2005). The country connection: Country music, 9/11 and the War on Terrorism. In D. Heller (Ed.), Selling 9/11 (pp. 155-173). London: Palgrave McMillan.
Hart,W. B. & Hassencahl, F. (2004). Culture as Persuasion: Metaphor as Weapson. In L. Artz & Y. R. Kamalipour (Eds.). Bring ‘em On: Media and Politics in the U.S. War on Iraq (pp. 85-100). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Rogers, E. M. & Hart, W. B. (2002). The histories of intercultural, development, and international communication. In W. B. Gudykunst and B. Moody (Eds.), Handbook of International and Intercultural Communication, 2nd Edition (pp. 1-18). Thousand Oaks: CA: Sage Publications.
Hart, W. B. & Hassencahl, F. (2002). Dehumanizing the enemy in editorial cartoons. In B. Greenberg (Ed.). Communication and Terrorism: Public and Media Responses to 9/11 (pp. 137-155). Cresskill, NJ: Hampton Press.
Rogers, E. M. & Hart, W. B. (2002). New communication technology and the changing nature of conversation. In W. Eadie & P. Nelson (Eds.), The Changing Conversation in America (pp. 91-117). Thousand Oaks: CA: Sage Publications.
Rogers, E. M., Hart, W. B. & Dearing, J. W. (1997). A paradigmatic history of agenda-setting research. In S. Iyengar & R. Reeves (Eds.). Do the Media Govern?: Politicians, Voters, and Reporters in America (pp. 225-236). Thousand Oaks: CA, Sage Publications.
Articles in Journals
Hart, W. B., (in press). A bibliometric analysis of intercultural communication articles (1977-2002). International Journal of Intercultural Relations.
Hart, W. B. (2005). Everett M. Rogers: His role in intercultural communication study. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 29, 491-495.
Rogers, E. M., Hart, W. B. & Miike, Y. (2002). Edward T. Hall and the history of Intercultural Communication: The United States and Japan. Keio Communication Review, 24, 3-26.
Hart, W. B., (1999). Interdisciplinary influences in the study of intercultural relations: A citation analysis of the International Journal of Intercultural Relations. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 23, 575-589.
Hammer, M. R., Hart, W. B. & Rogan, R. (1998). Can you go home again? An analysis of the repatriation of corporate managers and spouses. Management International Review, 38, 67-86.
Editorships
The Edge: The E-Journal of Intercultural Relations. Founded
and Edited by William Hart (1997 – 2000).
Editorials/Articles in The Edge
Hart, W. B. (1999). The intercultural sojourn as a hero's journey. The Edge: The E-Journal of Intercultural Relations, 2, 1. Retrieved June 14, 2003 from the World Wide Web: http://www.interculturalrelations.com/v2i1Winter1999/w99hart.htm.
Hart, W. B. (1998). Intercultural computer-mediated communication (ICCMC). The Edge: The E-Journal of Intercultural Relations, 1, 4. Retrieved June 14, 2003 from the World Wide Web: http://www.interculturalrelations.com/v1i4Fall1998/f98hart.htm.
Hart, W. B. (1998). What is intercultural relations? The Edge: The E-Journal of Intercultural Relations, 2, 1. Retrieved June 14, 2003 from the World Wide Web: http://www.interculturalrelations.com/v1i3Summer1998/sm98hart.htm.
Kelly, W. & Hart, W. B. (1998). What religions say about intercultural relations. The Edge: The E-Journal of Intercultural Relations, 2, 1. Retrieved June 14, 2003 from the World Wide Web: http://www.interculturalrelations.com/v1i3Summer1998/sm98hart.htm.
Hart, W. (1997). I'm not my father's son. The Edge: The E-Journal of Intercultural Relations, Vol. 1, 1. Retrieved June 14, 2003 from the World Wide Web: http://www.interculturalrelations.com/v1i1Winter1997/w97hart.htm
RESEARCH PAPERS PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS: Hassencahl F. & Hart, W. B. (November, 2004). Framing the State of the Union: Editorial cartoons and George W. Bush. A panel paper to be presented the National Communication Association Convention, Chicago.
Hart, W. B. (May, 2004). A bibliometric analysis of intercultural communication articles (1977-2002). A paper presented at the International Communication Association Convention, New Orleans.
Hassencahl, F. & Hart, W. B. (April, 2003). Move over Hitler: Saddam and bin Laden are our new cartoon villains. A paper presented at the national Popular Culture Association Convention, New Orleans.
Hart, W. B. & Rowland, J. (February, 2003). Songs of 9/11: The meaning and message in the music. A paper presented at the Southwest-Texas Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association Conference, Albuquerque.
Hart, W. B. (November, 2000). Intercultural community service projects: To act on what you learn is all that matters. Poster session presentation at the National Communication Association conference, Seattle.
Hart, W. B. (November, 2000). Edward Sapir and the history of Intercultural Relations. Paper presented at the National Communication Association Convention, Seattle.
Hart, W. B. (November, 2001). Innovation in intercultural teaching: Intercultural service projects. Panel presentation presented at the National Communication Association Convention, Atlanta.
Hart, W. B. (November, 2001). Giants standing on giants: Franz Boas' contributions to Intercultural Communication study. A paper presented at the National Communication Association Convention, Atlanta.
Hart, W. B. (November, 2001). Dehumanizing the enemy in editorial cartoons. Presentation at the National Communication Association Convention, Atlanta.
Hart, W. B. (May, 2001). Hidden giant: Ruth Benedict and Intercultural Communication. Poster session presentation at the International Communication Association conference, Washington, D.C.
Rogers, E. M.. & Hart, W. B. (November, 1998). Edward T. Hall and the origin of the field of intercultural communication. Paper presented at the National Communication Association conference, New York.
Hart, W. B. (March, 1998). Interdisciplinary influences in intercultural relations study: A citation analysis of the International Journal of Intercultural Relations. Paper presented at the Conference on Theory and Research on Culture and Communication conference, California State University, Fullerton, CA.
Hart, W. B. (May, 1997). Intercultural visual communication: A review of literature. Panel presentation at the International Communication Association conference, Montreal.
Hart, W. B. (May, 1997). Intercultural dialogues: Toward a culture frame theory. Paper presented at the International Communication Association conference, Montreal.
Hart, W. B. (November, 1996). A brief history of intercultural communication: A paradigmatic approach. Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association Convention, San Diego.
Hart, W. B. (March, 1996). Getting in step: The intercultural applicability of principled negotiation. Paper presented at the Conference on Theory and Research on Culture and Communication, California State University, Fullerton, CA.
Hart, W. B. (March, 1996). Intercultural computer-mediated communication: Toward a new typology. Paper presented at the Conference on Theory and Research on Culture and Communication conference, California State University, Fullerton, CA.
Hammer, M. R., Hart, W. B. & Rogan, R. (November, 1995). The influence of background, host country and reentry variables on the repatriation of corporate managers and spouses. Paper presented at the Speech Communication Association Convention, San Antonia, TX.
GRANTS AWARDED:
William Hart, June 2001 – July 2002, ODU Faculty Innovator Grant, $1,500, for development of a student-oriented online encyclopedia of intercultural relations.
William Hart, Spring 2000, ODU Teaching Across Borders Initiative Grant, $1,000, for the development of Comm300: International Sojourning (a course designed to prepare study abroad students and developed in conjunction with the ODU Study Abroad Program).
GRANTS APPLIED FOR:
Xiushi Yang (PI). HIV/STI intervention among migrant workers in Shanghai, China. Work with Yang as part of an interdisciplinary research team to apply communication intervention and diffusion of innovations principles in proposed five year NIH/NIDA grant. Xiushi Yang is an associate professor in Sociology at ODU who is in the process of completing a previous large multi-year NIH/NIDA grant. Proposal submitted April 2003.
William Hart (June, 2001 – July 2002). Faculty Innovator Grant, $3,000, for development of a student-oriented online encyclopedia of intercultural relations.
William Hart (Spring, 2001). ODU Faculty Development Funds, $2,500, for development of a student-oriented online encyclopedia of intercultural relations.
William Hart (Spring, 2000). ODU Teaching Across Borders Initiative Grant, $1000, for the development of Comm300: International Sojourning (a course designed to prepare study abroad students and developed in conjunction with the ODU Study Abroad Program).
William Hart (Spring-Summer, 1998). Consulted on health-related intervention grant with researcher CDC/NIOSH. Diffusion of innovations model was applied to promoting the proper use of sharps disposal containers to reduce needlestick injuries among healthcare workers.
HONORS, AWARDS AND PRIZES:
April 1999, Recipient of ODU College of Arts & Letters Certificate of Excellence in Instructional Technology.
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
National Communication Association (8 years) International Communication Association (6 years)
UNIVERSITY SERVICE:
In addition to the regular service on College/University committees (e.g., Asian Studies Committee and Arts & Letters Tech. Committee), I have served the University in the following ways:
Webmaster, Department of Communication & Theatre Arts’ web site (2000-2003).
Director, the 3rd Annual ODU Film & Video Festival, Theme of Festival: “The Kaleidoscopic Lens: Diversity in Film and Television.” (October 2000-April 2001).
Faculty Advisor, ODU Student Chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice. NCCJ’s mission is to fight bias, bigotry and racism and promote understanding and respect among all through advocacy, conflict resolution and education. (2000-2004)
Faculty Advisor, ODU Asian Pacific American Student Union (APASU). The primary purpose of APASU is to increase the awareness of Asian and Asian American culture at Old Dominion. (2001-2004)
Member of Selection Committee, the New Director of Multicultural Student Services. (Fall 2000)
Member of the Multicultural Planning Committee, part of Multicultural Student Services. (Spring 2000 – Spring 2002)
M.A./Ph.D. Defense Commitees. Served on two committees at ODU and one Ph.D. dissertation committee for a George Washington University student (Mamie Johnson) who did a dissertation on the diffusion/adoption of new teaching technologies at universities in Virginia.
Talks given
Communicating Interculturally (3/04). Requested by Director of International Students and Scholars program and attended by Old Dominion University administrators and staff.
Diversity Issues in the Classroom (8/03). Presented advice to GTAs for the ODU Graduate Teaching Assistants Institute.
American Culture (7/03). As part of the ODU English Language Institute’s Muskie Fellows Lecture Series, gave advice to Mongolian graduate students preparing to study in the U.S.
Global Citizenship: Teaching Multiculturalism: A “Non-Traditional” Approach (3/18/03). As part of ODU’s College of Education and Dragas International Center program, instructed teachers from Kyrgyzstan on teaching multiculturalism (funded by US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs).
Diversity Issues in the Classroom (1/03). Presented advice to GTAs for the ODU Graduate Teaching Assistants Institute.
The Faces of bin Laden in Editorial Cartoons (10/30/02). Presented with Fran Hassencahl at the 6th ODU Humanities Interdisciplinary Forum (Faces of Evil).
Valuing Diversity at Old Dominion University: “Sculpting a Better Organization” (10/02). As part of an ODU EO/AA office program gave presentation and discussed with faculty group diversity issues on campus.
American Culture (7/3/02). As part of the ODU English Language Institute’s Muskie Fellows Lecture Series, gave advice to Mongolian graduate students preparing to study in the U.S.
Faces of the New Enemy (4/02). Showed Sam Keen’s documentary Faces of the Enemy and presented PowerPoint presentation on post 9/11 enemies at the 5th Annual ODU Film & Video Festival.
Portraying Osama bin Laden: Myth Making and Cartoons (4/02). Presented with Fran Hassencahl talk at ODU to group of visiting German professors [United Colors of Freedom – Vital Interests, Common Challenges and New Objectives in the Trans-Atlantic Partnership sponsored by The Konrad Adenauer Foundation (Germany) and the Center for Regional and Global Study.
Who Is a Multiculturalist? What Does a Multiculturalist Do? (1/02). At the request of the Multicultural Alliance of Virginia (a local Tidewater organization) discussed racism/prejudice in light of 9/11 at the Virginia Beach Public Library.
American History X and Interracial Relations (2/21/01). At Virginia Wesleyan College showed the film “American History X” and afterwards William Jones, professor at VWC, and I discussed the film with students.
Communicating Interculturally (10/01). Requested by Director of International Students and Scholars program and attended by Old Dominion University administrators and staff.
Communicating Interculturally (10/28/00). Requested by Director of International Students and Scholars program and attended by Old Dominion University administrators and staff.
Globalization in the News (9/28/00). Presented at the 2000 Old Dominion University Humanities Institute program.
Stereotypes in Film & TV (9/20/00). Presented as part of the Multicultural Student Services Intercultural Dialogues series.
Managing “Sensitive” Course Documents on a Course Web Site (Summer 2000). A part of Teletechnet training for new distance education faculty.
Stereotypes in Film (4/13/00). Co-presented with Caretta Cooke (Director of Multicultural Student Services). A part of the Old Dominion University Third Annual Film & Video Festival.
Teaching Diversity with Film (4/10/00). Co-presented with Jane Elvins (Univ. of Colorado-Boulder). A part of the Old Dominion University Third Annual Film & Video Festival.
Communicating Interculturally (10/28/99). Requested by Director of International Students and Scholars program and attended by Old Dominion University administrators and staff.
Instructional Technology Seminar (11/11/99). Requested by Dean Gould and attended by 14 fellow faculty members.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
Serving as Editor of InterculturalRelations.com has a strong professional service component. One of the main purposes of the site is provide resources to intercultural relations teachers and researchers. (1997-Present)
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Board Member of Tidewater chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice. NCCJ’s mission is to fight bias, bigotry and racism and promote understanding and respect among all through advocacy, conflict resolution and education. (2001-2004, term on board ended)
Metrotown Volunteer (a NCCJ program). Helped facilitate activities designed to help a group of approximately 80 Virginia high school students deal with bias, bigotry and racism in their lives and promote diversity. (June 2001, 2002 – 4 full days each year, June 2003 – 1 day)
Co-organizer of showing of documentary “Noble Desire.” Organized this event in conjunction with WHRO, NCCJ and Cecelia Tucker (Asst. to the President, Community Relations). Event was attracted over a 100 people from the community. (2/4/2001)
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