Associate Professor
B.A. University of California at Davis
M.A. Ph.D University of Iowa
Professor
Pearson teaches courses in rhetorical criticism and theory, emphasizing
the analysis of public discourse, from advertising and social movements
to rap music, and public spaces. Her research focuses on rhetoric,
feminism and U.S. public culture. Of particular interest are politics
around nationality, race, sexuality, gender and class. She is currently
writing a manuscript on the history of U.S. feminism (1970 to 2000) that
examines the role of bodily politics in democratic public life. Her
articles on karate, feminist media, and women’s athletics have been
published in argumentation and rhetorical studies venues, including
Communication Studies and The Quarterly Journal of Speech. She is an
avid fan of disco music, and enjoys yoga, tennis, and basketball.
Contact
email
Ext. 85231