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Tanya Gardner
Professor of Communication Studies
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B.A.
M.A.
Ph.D.
Courses Taught
Communication Theory (COMM 201)
Communication Across Cultures (COMM 102)
Public Speaking (COMM 111)
Interpersonal Communication (COMM 100)
Education
A.A. – Communication Studies
B.A. – Communication Studies
M.A. – Human Communication Studies
Ph.D. – Communication, Culture and Media Studies (Health Communication research specialization)
Personal Introduction
Being an educator is truly an honor! My teaching philosophy reflects my passion for helping students understand the interdependent, interactional nature of the communication process. As a teacher, I guide students in analyzing course material critically while also helping them connect course content to their everyday lives. I use different pedagogical approaches in my classes, such as cross-disciplinary and collaborative learning experiences and service-learning opportunities, to support these objectives. I also aim to foster a sense of community in the classroom to create a positive learning environment.
Academic Biography
Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Inductee, Howard University
AEJMC MAC Division 2021 Carolyn Stroman Award
Cathy Hughes School of Communications Board of Visitors Fellowship, Howard University
The Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, Delaware County Community College
Educational Foundations Mini-Grant, Delaware County Community College
Information Literacy Signature Assignment Award, Delaware County Community College
Samuel Mercer Jr. Teaching Award, Drexel University
Scholarly Interests
Health disparities
Community resilience
Advance care planning
Experiential/service-learning