Opened Practices Users Named: Mundorf

Davis Hall 306
10 Lippitt Road

I am a Lecturer in Communication Studies at URI. I teach intercultural, media and persuasion, visual, and public speaking. Formats include F2F, hybrid and online courses. Currently, I am involved in a campus wide teaching initiative, designed to enhance the freshman learning experience by coordinated teaching within a learning community. I was on the URI Advisory committee to adopt Sakai, and I teach basic Sakai workshops to URI faculty, and serve as a mentor.

I am a Lecturer in the Communication Studies Department at the University of Rhode Island. My primary research interests are semiotics, intercultural and visual communication and propaganda. I teach intercultural, visual, persuasion, media, and Communication Fundamentals. I was involved in the transition from WebCT to Sakai, use Sakai in all of my classes, and teach workshops for novice Sakai users. Currently, I am also involved in a campus wide teaching initiative, designed to enhance the freshman learning experience by coordinated teaching within a learning community.

I am bilingual and have lived in many places, including six years in Germany and three years in Italy. I studied at the Universitaet Hamburg for one year. I continue to travel to Berlin and Bonn to visit family. My parents were from Berlin, and both are Holocaust survivors.

EDUCATION

M.A University of Rhode Island, Communication Studies, 2003
Specialization: Intercultural and Visual Communication, Media
Thesis: Transculturation of Visual Signs: A Case Analysis of the Swastika (Defended July 8, 2003)

M.A. University of Chicago, Art History, 1985
Specialization: 20th Century Art, Medieval Architecture
Thesis: Dolf Sternberger. Jugendstil. Translation and Essay

B.A. Indiana University, German and Art History, 1980
Specialization: Early 20th Century German Literature; Early 20th Century European Art

Additional Coursework

Rhode Island School of Design, Computer Graphics, 1996 - 1997
Computer Graphics Production, Two-Dimensional Design

Universität Hamburg, 1979 - 1980
Dramas and Plays of Friedrich Dürrenmatt and Berthold Brecht, Advanced German Composition
Francesco Goya, Art Theory of Constructivism, Baroque Still-Life Painting

HONORS

Outstanding Service Award, Communication Studies, University of Rhode Island, December 2009
Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Communication Studies, University of Rhode Island, May 2004
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Student Award, Communication Studies, University of Rhode Island, May 2004
Top Three Poster Award, Eastern Communication Association, Washington, DC, April 2003
University of Chicago Fellowship, 1981-83
German Academic Exchange Scholarship (DAAD), 1979-80
Honors Student Award, Indiana University, 1980

EXPERIENCE

TEACHING

University of Rhode Island
Lecturer 2003 – Present
Communication Fundamentals, 100-level, Honors
Persuasion, 200-level
Public Speaking, 200-level
Interpersonal Communication, 200-level
Visual Communication across Cultures, 300-level, Course creator, Blended format
Intercultural Communication, 300-level, Honors, Face-to-face and online formats

Instructor 2001 – 2003
Interpersonal Communication, 100-level
Traditions and Transformations, 100-level: Introduction to URI

TA Intercultural Organizational Communication, 400-level

Online Teaching 2003 – Present
Platforms: Sakai, WebCT and Blackboard (Blended)

University of New Haven
Adjunct Professor Intercultural Communication, 2004 - 2006
Online [Blended] Course Instruction (6 semesters), 200-level
China Exchange Program, Online Course Instruction (2 semesters), 200-level
Indiana University
Coordinator Malaysia Cooperative Orientation Program, 1985 - 1986
Intercultural adaptation training for Americans moving to Asia and
Asian visitors coming to the U.S. (faculty, students, and family members)

Ligura Language Institute
English Instructor Karlsruhe, Germany. 1982 - 1983
Language Instruction for Adult Education Program

The Prout School
Substitute Teacher Foreign Languages (grades 7 –12), Wakefield, RI, 2000
Developed skits and games for language use in real-life context

South Kingstown Schools
Volunteer ESL Tutor South Kingstown Junior High and High School, Wakefield, RI, 1999-2000
Worked with immigrant and exchange students with minimal knowledge of English
Used pictograms and other visual tools

Museum of Primitive Art and Culture
Consultant/Specialist Peace Dale, RI, 1998
Developed Museum-based public education program
Presented Native American art and artifacts to various age groups
Coordinated elderly volunteer assistants

ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGERIAL

Fiscal Assistant University of Rhode Island Foundation, 1989-92
Managing Editor International Programs Newsletter, Indiana University, 1986-87
Exchange Coordinator International Programs, Indiana University, 1985-87
Department Assistant Comparative Languages and Literatures, Indiana University, 1984-85
Office Assistant McGraw-Hill, Sweet’s Division, Chicago, IL 1981-82
Fundraising Organizer South Kingstown School and Youth Organizations, South Kingstown, RI 1999-2003

ART/LANGUAGES

Translator Uruguay Consulate ILCC, Chicago, IL, 1982-83
Tour Manager Search for Alexander Exhibit, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 1981
Photo-Archivist Epstein Archive, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL,1980
Slide Librarian Art History Dept, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL,1980
Registrar Indiana University Museum, Bloomington, IN, 1979

RESEARCH

Project Coordinator Institute for Communication Research, University of Alabama, 1994 - 2000
Sponsors: PBS (2000); Nickelodeon (1994-1999), P.I.: Jennings Bryant
Long-term research study on pro-social impact of children's television
Coordinated regular site visits and researcher training involving more
than 100 families at a time in four locations throughout the U.S.

Researcher Assessment of Preschoolers’ TV Viewing Habits (see above)
University of Alabama, 1994 – 2000
Conducted 40 of the regular site visits, including interviews with preschoolers
and their parents, recording and videotaping of children’s activities,
compilation of data

Website Assessment Analysis of Top 100 German Business Websites, RITIM, University of Rhode Island, 1998
Coded German industrial websites based on criteria of
Design, Content, Interactivity, Ergonomics, and Target Audience
Study was basis for Website Award by German Weekly VDI Nachrichten

PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Article
Mundorf, J, Chen GM. (2006) Transculturation of Visual Signs: A Case Analysis of the Swastika,
Intercultural Communication Studies, Special Issue. 33-47.

Book Chapters
Mundorf, N, Brownell, W, & Mundorf, J. (2006). Electronic Media and Older Adults. In R. Schulz, L. Noelker, R. L. Sprott, and K. Rockwood, Encyclopedia of Aging. New York: Springer Publishing.
Mundorf, N, Brownell, W, & Mundorf, J. (2006). Technology and Aging. Encyclopedia of Aging. In R. Schulz, L. Noelker, R. L. Sprott, and K. Rockwood, Encyclopedia of Aging. New York: Springer Publishing.
Mundorf, N., & Mundorf, J. (2003). Gender Socialization of Horror. In J. Bryant, D. Roskos-Ewoldsen, and
J. Cantor, Communication and Emotion. Essays in Honor of Dolf Zillmann. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum

Reports
Bryant, J., Mundorf, N., Mundorf, J., et al. (1995-2000). Effects of Viewing Allegra’s Window
Gullah Gullah Island, and Blues Clues on Children. University of Alabama *
*9 Reports detailing findings of long-term study (see Research)
Mundorf, J. (1981). Edvard Munch. Earthly Chimera, Catalogue Entry, Smart Gallery, University of Chicago

PRESENTATIONS

Mundorf, J. & Mundorf, N. (2010, October). Panel presentation, NERCOMP
Mundorf, J. (2010, October). Guest Lecture. Women in Business, Student Organization, University of Rhode
Island, Kingston, RI
Mundorf, J. (2007-2009). Guest Lectures. Intercultural Communication in Organizations. MBA Program,
University of New Haven
Mundorf, J. (2007, April). Global Intersections: Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Speech at the Beijing World
Conference on Women. Panel presentation, Eastern Communication Association, Providence, RI
Mundorf., J & Chen, G. (2005) Transculturation of Visual Signs: A Case Analysis of the Swastika. Paper
Presentation, International and Intercultural Communication Association, Taipei, Taiwan
Mundorf, J. (2004, April). The Digital Divide. Panel Presentation, Eastern Communication Association, Boston
Mundorf, J. (2003, April). Nonverbal Propaganda Strategies: Nazi Symbolism. Poster Session,
Eastern Communication Association, Washington, DC

SERVICE

URI Pilot Volunteer. (2008-2010). Sakai, Elluninate!, Wimba. University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
URI Faculty Representative. (2010, June). Sakai Conference, Denver, Colorado
URI Sakai Workshop Instructor and Mentor. (2008-2010). University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
URI Sakai Pilot Instructor. (Spring 2009). University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Editorial Board Member. (2008-Present). Journal of Intercultural Communication Research
URI WebCT/Sakai Advisory Committee. (2008). University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Communication Studies Book Committee. (Fall 2007) University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Communication Studies Basic Course Search Committee. (Spring 2007). University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
URI University College Advisor. (2007). University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Honors Student Faculty Sponsor. (2005 and 2007). University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
MIT iCampus, URI-MIT Collaborative Online Education Project. (2006). University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks. (2004). URI Representative Orlando, FL
URI WebCT Workshops. (2004). Online Teaching. Providence and Kingston, RI
URI General Education Workshop. (2004). Integrating Public Speaking. Presenter. Kingston, RI

LANGUAGES AND CULTURE

German (near native), some French and Italian