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Department of Journalism

Dr. James F. Scotton
Associate Professor

Johnston Hall 525
(414) 288-5608 Phone
(414) 288-3923 Fax
james.scotton@mu.edu

Courses Taught

COMM 162: International Communication
COMM 165: Media Law

Education

Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison (Mass Communication)
M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison (Political Science)
Graduate Certificate, University of Paris (French and Political Science)
B.A., Boston University (Literature)

Awards

Fulbright grants for teaching/research in Kenya (1985-86); Uganda (1989-91); China (2001-03). Ford Foundation teaching grant in Nigeria (1971-73).

Why Marquette?

I came to Marquette in 1978 as Dean of the College of Journalism. I have remained at Marquette because it balances research and teaching in its programs and is concerned with the welfare of its students.

Research Interests

International Communication, particularly Africa and Asia
Professional Affiliations
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)
African Studies Association

Professional Experience

Reporting and Editing: Shanghai (PRC) Daily, Charlotte (NC) News, Madison (WI) Capital Times, San Jose (CA) Mercury News, The Associated Press (Wisconsin, Chicago);
Wisconsin AP Legislative Correspondent; Washington correspondent for a group of newspapers

Public Relations: News Director, Public Information Office, Ft. Jackson,
S.C.; Director of News and Publications, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Recent Publications

The World News Prism, 7th Edition, with William A. Hachten. Blackwell Publishing, 2006.