Dr. Richard Bessel
Office Location
Faculty Offices North (47) 36-G
Office Phone
805-756-2957
E-mail Address
rbesel@calpoly.edu
Courses
Media Criticism
Persuasion
Public Speaking
Rhetorical Criticism
Special Topics: Environmental Communication
Education
PhD University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana
MA University of Illinois, Chicago
BA North Central College
Notes
Dr. Besel joined the department in 2007. His specialty is rhetorical theory and criticism, with additional interests in environmental communication, political communication, and media studies. He previously held faculty positions at Lewis University, Millikin University, Montana State University, and North Central College.