eRiC Durham, Ph.D.
durhameric@yahoo.com
www.drericdurham.com
Education
Doctor of Philosophy [May 2006]
Dept. of Communication and Culture, Howard University
Major Emphases: Intercultural Communication & Rhetoric
Dissertation Topic: “Vigilante Speech—Bustin’ Gats Through Spittin’ Raps: The Rhetoric of Violence within the Lyrics of DeadPrez.”
Dissertation Advisor: Dr. Abhik Roy
Master of Arts [May 2003]
Dept. of Communication and Culture, Howard University
Thesis Topic: “The Manifestations of Afrocentricity within the Lyrical Component of Tupac Shakur.”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Abhik Roy
Bachelor of Arts [December 1999]
Dept. of Communication, Texas A&M University
Teaching Experience
Visiting Professor, Chungnam National University, English Language & Literature Department, Daejon, South Korea (September 2010 - Present)
English Instructor, Daejeon Goejeong High School, Daejeon, South Korea (August 2009-Present)
Adjunct Faculty Member, Fine Arts Department, Houston Community College (Spring/Summer 2009)
Affiliate Faculty Member, Communication Studies Department, Loyola College in Maryland (2008)
Lecturer, Communication Studies Department, Morgan State University (Fall 2006-Summer 2008)
Lecturer, Communication Studies Department, George Mason University (Fall 2006)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Communication and Culture, Howard University (2002-2006)
Public Speaking Instructor, Pittsburgh Partnership Program, Shippensburg University (2004 & 2005)
Visiting Instructor, Communication Studies Department, University of Maryland, College Park (Spring 2004)
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
Intercultural Communication
Seminar in Intercultural Communication
Issues in African American Communication
Nonverbal Communication: Cultural Dimensions
Rhetoric
African-American Rhetoric
Seminar in Rhetorical Theory & Criticism
Seminar in Critical & Postmodern Rhetoric
Seminar in Sociolinguistics & Language
Rhetoric of Social Movements
History and Criticism of Public Address
Research Methods
Seminar in Quantitative Methods
Seminar in Qualitative Methods
Seminar in Interpretive Design & Analysis
Other Course Work
Seminar in Communication Theory
Seminar in Third World Political Theory
Seminar in Black Ideology
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Courses Taught (George Mason University)
COMM 101 Interpersonal Communication
Courses Taught (Howard University)
COMC 100 Principles of Speech (Basic Course)
COMC 202 Communication Theory
COMC 309 African- American Rhetoric
Courses Taught (Loyola College in Maryland)
CM 203 Introduction to Mass Communication
Courses Taught (Morgan State University)
SPCH 101 Principles of Speech (Basic Course)
SPCH 309 Rhetoric of the Black Diaspora
SPCH 413 Communication & Conflict
SPCH 414 Team and Leadership Development
Course Taught (University of Maryland, College Park)
African- American Rhetoric; Visiting Instructor
Teaching Interests
African -American Rhetoric
Communication Theory
Hip-Hop Rhetoric/Culture
Intercultural Communication
Race & Culture Communication
Rhetorical Theory & Criticism
Scholarship
Publications
Durham, E. (2009). Before Barack, there was Tupac!: Manifestations of Afrocentricity within the Lyrical Component of Tupac Shakur. Sarrbruken, Germany: VDM-Verlag.
Durham, E. (2009). Bustin gats through spittin raps: The rhetorics of violence in the lyrical component of DeadPrez. Sarrbruken, Germany: VDM-Verlag.
Durham, E. (2008). DeadPrez: Ghetto Hoodlums or ghettoGEEKS? Edited book. Cambria Press: Youngstown, NY. (In Revision).
Langmia, K & Durham, E. (2007). Bridging the Gap: An Analysis of African and African American Communication at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Journal of Black Studies, 37, 805-826.
Paper Presentations
Durham, E. (2004, November). Tupac Amaru Shakur: A Communicator from the Margins. Paper presented at the National Communication Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Durham, E., Langmia, K. (2005, May). Bridging the Gap: An Analysis of African and African American Communication at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Paper presented at the International Communication Association Conference, New York, NY.
Panel Presentations
Durham, E. (2007). Bustin’ Gats through Spittin’ Raps: The Rhetoric of Violence within the Lyrics of DeadPrez. Presented at the Popular Culture Association Conference, Boston, MA.
Durham, E. (2007). College Community Forum ITVS Community Cinema, WHUT Community Outreach, Guerilla Arts, and Revel Youth Shine, Inc. present: FILM: “HIP-HOP: Beyond Beats and Rhymes.” Presented at Howard University, Washington, DC
Durham, E. (2005, November). A glimpse at an American First: The Rhetoric of Dr. Condoleeza Rice. Presented at the National Communication Association Conference, Boston, MA.
Durham, E. (2004, April). Synopsis of Tupac Shakur. Paper presented at the Eastern Communication Association Conference, Boston, MA.
Durham, E. (2004, November). Effective Strategies for Teaching the Basic Course to Ethnically Marginalized Students at HBCU’s. Presented at the National Communication Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Durham, E. (2004, November.) The Black Body as a Visual Predicament: The Performance of Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Media. Paper presented at the National Communication Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Research Interests
Intercultural communication dynamics between Africans and African Americans
Intersections of race, politics, and culture within the rhetorical format of Hip-Hop culture and Rap music.
Honors and Awards
Teaching Fellowship. Dept. of Communication and Culture, (2002-Present)
Travel Grants (2004-Present)
Lectures/Panels/Guest Blogs
Teaching Assistants Making a Difference, Anacostia High School (Spring 2005)
“Rap, Violence, and Black Masculinity,” Howard University (Fall 2006)
Byron Hurt’s “Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes” Film Panel Session, Howard University (Spring 2007)
International Society of Appraiser’s Conference, Tremont Plaza Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland (April 26, 2008)
Guest blogger for upcoming Democratic National Convention through Center for Emerging Media (August 24-August 28, 2008)
Guest Commentator on The Mark Steiner Show, commenting on CNN’s Black in America (Summer 2008)
Faraji’s Muhammad “Listen Up” Radio Show, WEAA, 88.9 FM, Morgan State University (3 Visits)
“Hill & Bill: The Clinton Factor” Center for Emerging Media Blog, (August 27, 2008)
“On What Obama Must Do to Win” Center for Emerging Media Blog, (August 28, 2008)
The Marc Steiner Radio Show (Multiple Visits)
“The Marc Steiner Show” – Marc Steiner, WEAA 88.9 FM, Baltimore, MD (September 4, 2008)
“We Got Next” Radio Show – Heber Brown & Farajii Muhammad (The Senator Larry Young Show), WOLB 1010 AM, Baltimore, MD (September 12, 2008)
Blog
The Good Doctor. www.drericdurham.blogspot.com
Other Teaching Activities
Teaching Assistants Making a Difference, Anacostia High School(Spring 2005)
Pittsburgh Partnership Program, Shippensburg University, (Summers 2003 & 2004)
Service
Departmental
Team Leader, Teaching Orientation for Graduate Teaching Assistants, Howard University (2004)
University
Assisted in reinstatement the Communication & Culture Graduate Student Association
Professional
Secretary, Black Caucus, National Communication Association (2003-2005)
Community
Knowledge is Power Program [KIPP] – Ujima Village Academy, 4701 Greenspring Ave. #115, Baltimore, MD 21209
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
National Communication Association
REFERENCES
References available upon request.
