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Sara Hayden, Professor of Communication Studies

Office Phone: (406)243-4333
FAX Number: (406)243-6136
E-mail: sara.hayden@mso.umt.edu
Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1994
M.A., University of Minnesota, 1991
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1987

Current Course Offerings:

COMM 250 - Introduction to Rhetorical Theory
COMM 350 - Persuasive Speaking and Criticism
COMM 380 - Gender & Communication
COMM 480 - The Rhetorical Construction of "Woman"
COMM 481 - The Rhetoric of U.S. Women's Activism, 1960 - present

COMM 455 - Rhetorical Criticism & Theory
COMM 555 – Seminar in Rhetorical Criticism

Specialties:

Rhetorical Criticism & Theory
Feminist Studies
Gender and Communication

Professional Information:

Sara Hayden’s research is in the area of rhetorical criticism and theory. In her work, she integrates interests in the social construction of gender, feminist theory, and feminist movements. She has published and presented essays exploring both contemporary and historical rhetoric surrounding women's health, reproduction, sexuality education, and maternity in the United States .