Jonathan P. Rossing

Professor Rossing studies the rhetoric of social justice, particularly in relation to race and racism in the United States. His primary focus is on the way people use humor to provoke conversations and to provide a critical education about race. Professor Rossing also specializes in communication pedagogy including studying the systems of meaning faculty create through the language choices and syllabi. Jonathan also studies the use of improvisation training and drills in communication education. He regularly applies theories of play and improvisation in teaching, leadership, and diversity training.