Professor Stephen Hunt
- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Research
Current Courses
297.001Communication Research Methods
297.003Communication Research Methods
287.014Independent Study
400.014Independent Study
324.001Theory And Research In Persuasion
111.005Introduction To Communication Theories
111.007Introduction To Communication Theories
424.001Seminar In Persuasion
Teaching Interests & Areas
Argumentation and Debate, Communication Assessment, Communication Methodology and Pedagogy, Communication Needs of Students At-Risk, Communication Theory, Freedom of Speech, Instructional Communication, Persuasion, Political Communication, Public Speaking, Special and Diverse Populations
Research Interests & Areas
I have published articles on several topics including instructional communication, persuasion, and communication pedagogy. My major research interests include the pedagogy of civic and political engagement, critical thinking, communication skill assessment, and training/mentoring graduate students.
Ph D Communication
MA Communication
BFA Speech Communication
Political Engagement Project Program of Excellence Award
Teachers on Teaching
New York Times & AASCU Political Engagement Project Program of Excellence Award
Outstanding Mentor Award
Team Excellence Award for Success 101
College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Service Award
Inaugural Program of Excellence Award
Voice of Conscience Award
Educating Illinois in Action Award
Faculty Leadership Award
Book, Authored
Book, Chapter
Meyer, K. R., & Hunt, S. K. (2025). Teaching persuasion. In J. P. Mazer (Ed.), Teaching communication: Volume II: Communication studies (pp. 272-288). Cognella.
Diel-Hunt, S. J., & Hunt, S. K. (2020). Forging guided pathways for civic and political engagement: Developing a partnership to provide civic opportunities for students that span their enrollment at two- and four-year institutions. In V. L. Robinson & C. A. Hurd (Eds.), Community colleges for democracy: Aligning civic and community engagement with institutional priorities (pp. 47-55). Boston, MA: Campus Compact.
Creative Works/Broadcast Media
Jordan, J. S., Craig, B., Rahko, S., Carpenter, N. J., & Hunt, S. K. (2022, November 8). Election night live: An extending empathy project event [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8HSvueO9w8&t=9258s
Journal Article
Meyer, K. R., Carpenter, N. J., & Hunt, S. K. (2022). Promoting critical reasoning: Civic engagement in an era of divisive politics and civil unrest. eJournal of Public Affairs, 11(1), 90-104.
Simonds, C. J., & Hunt, S. K. (2022). Healing the disciplinary divide between communication and English to secure the future of communication education: A response to forum essays. Communication Education, 71(3), 262-266. https://doi.org/10.1080/03634523.2022.2069832
Blaney, J. R., & Hunt, S. K. (2021). Internet responses from the state broadcast associations: Community, industry, and extent of spread. Journal of Radio & Audio Media. https://doi.org/10.1080/19376529.2020.1870466
Hunt, S. K., & Meyer, K. R. (2021). Making the case for a pedagogy of civic engagement, antiextremism, and antiracism: A response to forum essays. Communication Education, 70(4), 451-457. https://doi.org/10.1080/03634523.2021.1958239
Woolard, C., & Hunt, S. K. (2019). Incorporating political engagement in general education: An examination of the effects of participation in a political research action project on students’ perceived relevance, efficacy, political understanding, and political engagement skills. Journal of General Education, 68, 54-74. doi:10.5325/jgeneeduc.68.1-2.0054
Textbook, New
Hunt, S. K., & Meyer, K. R. (2022). Engaged persuasion in a post-truth world. Cognella.
Textbook, Revised
Presentations
Aoki, E., Braithwaite, D. O., Brown, R. A., & Hunt, S. K. (2023, November). Recognizing and encouraging excellence: Administrator role and strategies for awards for faculty, students, and staff. Presented at the Annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Washington, DC.
Fitzgerald, J., Wingart, C., Huffman, C., & Hunt, S. K. (2023, September). Communicating for the Future: Tales and Triumphs from Graduate School Students. Panel Presented at the annual meeting of the Illinois Communication and Theatre Association, Normal, IL.
Hunt, S. K. (2023, November). Facilitating students’ expression of freedom and motivation for civic engagement. Presented at the Annual meeting of the National Communication Association, Washington, DC.
Hunt, S. K., & Meyer, K. R. (2023, March). Advocacy for the common good: Examining engaged persuasion in a post-truth world. Short course presented at the annual meeting of the Central States Communication Association, St. Louis, MO.
Hunt, S. K., & others. (2023, March). William J. Seiler: Remembering and celebrating his life and legacy. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the Central States Communication Association, St. Louis, MO.
Hunt, S.K., Jordan, J. S., Craig, B., Rahko, S. (2023, May). Extending empathy and trust: Who to let in, who to keep out? Presented at the Civic Leaning and Democratic (CLDE) conference, Boston, MA.
Blaney, J. R., & Hunt, S. K. (2022, April). Differentiation versus denial: Impact of messaging about player transactions on team reputation, ticket sales, and sports channel subscriptions. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas, NV.
Diel-Hunt, S. J., Hunt, S. K., Moog, L., & Stander, E. (2022, March). Educating students for democracy: A practical guide for integrating civic engagement into the community college curriculum and developing a guided pathway for transfer. Presented at the annual meeting of Campus Compact (virtual). https://events.compact.org/compact22/program#schedule
Frey, T. K., Shebib, S. J., Lynn, B., Meyer, K. R., & Hunt, S. K. (2022, April). Experimental effects of instructor aesthetics in the zoom classroom: Online learning climate and student engagement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Central States Communication Association, Madison, WI. (Top 3 Paper, Communication Education Interest Group)
Thomas, L., Carpenter, N. J., Craig, B., Craven, K., & Hunt, S. K. (2022, April). State of Illinois spotlight: Well-Being: Taking care of community. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the Central States Communication Association, Madison, WI.