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such as Applied Research, Argumentation & Advocacy, Introduction to Communication, and Gender & Communication. Dr. Eckstein’s research explores argumentation and debate. His work has appeared in Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies, The Quarterly Journal of Speech, Western Journal of Communication, Communication Studies, Contemporary Argumentation & Debate,The Journal of Argumentation in Context, Argumentation & Advocacy, and Relevant Rhetoric. Ruth Anderson Debate 2014

Xi Zhu Visiting Lecturer of Chinese Studies Phone: 253-535-7220 Email: xi.zhu@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 207-E

Ami Shah Chair of Global and Cultural Studies Phone: 253-535-7687 Email: shah@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 222-C Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Director of Global Studies Associate Professor of Global Studies Education Ph.D., Development Studies, University of Oxford, 2007 M.Phil. with Distinction, Development Studies, University of Oxford, 2002 B.A., International Affairs, The George Washington University, 2000 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise

in Germany: Variation in Ethnicity, Gender, and Marital Status." Journal of the Society for the Anthropology of Europe Vol. 9(1), 2009: 13-28. Nosaka, Akiko and Radheshyam Bairagi. "Traditional Roles, Modern Behavior: Intergenerational Intervention and Contraception in Rural Bangladesh." Human Organization Vol. 67(4), 2008: 407-416. Biography Dr. Nosaka’s core study interests are family and inter-generational relationships, which she approaches by looking at issues such as aging, gender

Jessica Flores Visiting Instructor of Hispanic and Latino Studies Phone: 253-535-7215 Email: floresja@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 207-G

on issues of language and knowledge, especially knowledge about word meanings, in both adults and toddlers. Current studies investigate differences in toddlers’ comprehension of partially known words. Secondary lines of investigation can be described as social cognition (e.g., the effects of physical attractiveness on eyewitness memory, cognitive overload as an explanation for noncompliance with emergency vehicles, or ethical decision making as a function of gender and academic major

. in American Culture Studies at Bowling Green State University and has continued to serve our department as a sabbatical and retirement replacement. Dr. Mann earned her M.S. in Sport Studies (Sport Behavior and Performance) from Miami University of Ohio and her B.A. in Physical Education (w/ teaching certification and a minor in Sport Psychology) from Pacific Lutheran University where she graduated Cum Laude and was also recognized as WAHPERD Major of the Year. Dr. Mann’s academic background is in

Teri Potts Senior Administrative Assistant of the College of Liberal Studies Phone: 253-535-7294 Email: tpotts@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 201-A Office Hours: (On Campus) Monday & Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm (Off Campus) Wed: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm (On Campus) Thu: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm (On Campus) Fri: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tracy Williamson Assistant to the Dean of the College of Liberal Studies she, her & hers Phone: 253-535-7321 Email: williamson@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 153 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Jonathan M. Rizzardi Visiting Assistant Professor of Education They/Them Phone: 301-788-8270 Email: rizzardi@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Theatre History and Performance Studies, University of Washington, ABD M.A.T., Secondary English & Theatre, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 2013 B.A., English, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 2012 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Theatre History and Performance Studies Arts Integration & Arts Education Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies