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Lori Melton (McKinnon) Christie

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Media & Strategic Communications

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    Media & Strategic Communications
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TEACHING SUMMARY

Teaching Philosophy:

Teaching is about change. When students leave her courses, they are different. They leave with new knowledge, attitudes, and skills. Above all else, Dr. Christie teaches students to think strategically. She maintains a lively and interactive classroom, resulting in consistently, excellent teaching evaluations.

Graduate and Undergraduate Courses Taught:

Although Dr. Christie primarily teaches upper division and graduate courses, she is comfortable with students in all levels of study. Due to her teaching expertise, she has taught 45 unique courses, Frequent courses include: Study Abroad, Strategic Communication, Advertising, Public Relations, Media Ethics, Social Responsibility, Media Theory, Media Effects, Theories of Persuasion, Persuasive Writing, Media Style & Structure, Strategic Communication Management, Sports Promotion, Integrated Marketing Communication, Political Communication, Health Communication Campaigns, Luxury Brand Communication, Event Planning, Research Methods, SC Internships, and Strategic Communications Campaigns.

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Media and Information Literacy in Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary (S)
    18 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Students will be equipped with the competency, knowledge and skills to navigate, analyze, evaluate, and create media and digital content responsibly. Topics include the historical context, principles, and social implications of media, from traditional print media to contemporary digital/social media as well as critical thinking about the influence and impact of media on society, democracy, and personal decision-making. Issues will include misinformation, disinformation, digital citizenship, media ownership, representation, and bias in media.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Media Study Abroad in Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary (G)
    18 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Participation in an international experience sponsored by the School of Media and Strategic Communications. This will typically involve the integrated study of a country or region regarding relevant cultural, commercial, historical, technological, political, and economic issues especially as those areas related to media and communication. May not be used for degree credit with MC 5040 in same semester with same subtitle.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Media International Experience in the UK
    11 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Participation in either an international experience sponsored by the School of Media and Strategic Communications (SMSC) or a research or directed reading project in conjunction with a study abroad experience. An SMSC international offering will typically involve the integrated study of a country or region regarding relevant cultural, commercial, historical, technological, political, and economic issues especially as those areas related to media and communication. The project option would be a student-initiated and student-designed with a faculty adviser or mentor input and guidance. May not be used for degree credit with MC 4043 in same semester with same subtitle.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Media Study Abroad in the UK (G)
    11 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Participation in an international experience sponsored by the School of Media and Strategic Communications. This will typically involve the integrated study of a country or region regarding relevant cultural, commercial, historical, technological, political, and economic issues especially as those areas related to media and communication. May not be used for degree credit with MC 5040 in same semester with same subtitle.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Study Abroad: Strategic Messaging in the UK
    11 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Course involves participation in an international experience facilitated by Strategic Communication faculty. This course will involve the integrated study of a country or region regarding relevant cultural, commercial, historical, technological, political or economic issues. Students will develop global cultural competencies and professional preparedness through travel and engagement with the destination's citizens. Course assignments and discussions will focus on strategic messaging with focus on the perspective of the location and its social, cultural and/or political perspectives.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Strategic Communications Internship
    9 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Internship practice for qualified strategic communications students who seek creative communications experience beyond that available in the classroom. Internships must be approved prior to counting hours worked. Must work sixty or more hours for each credit hour up to three credit hours for each individual internship. Course previously offered as JB 3600.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): SC 3353 and SC 3753 with a grade of 'C' or better in both and consent of instructor; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Event Planning and Communication
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    This course covers the fundamentals of event planning from a strategic communications perspective. Teaches a variety of aspects involved in event planning including creating a vision and strategic plan, understanding various marketing strategies, budget management, networking, conference design, and assessment. Attendance of two events outside of class are required.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 and SC 2183 with a grade of 'C' or better in each or permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Media International Experience in Italy
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Participation in either an international experience sponsored by the School of Media and Strategic Communications (SMSC) or a research or directed reading project in conjunction with a study abroad experience. An SMSC international offering will typically involve the integrated study of a country or region regarding relevant cultural, commercial, historical, technological, political, and economic issues especially as those areas related to media and communication. The project option would be a student-initiated and student-designed with a faculty adviser or mentor input and guidance. May not be used for degree credit with MC 4043 in same semester with same subtitle.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Media Study Abroad in Italy (G)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Participation in an international experience sponsored by the School of Media and Strategic Communications. This will typically involve the integrated study of a country or region regarding relevant cultural, commercial, historical, technological, political, and economic issues especially as those areas related to media and communication. May not be used for degree credit with MC 5040 in same semester with same subtitle.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Study Abroad: Strategic Messaging in Italy
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Course involves participation in an international experience facilitated by Strategic Communication faculty. This course will involve the integrated study of a country or region regarding relevant cultural, commercial, historical, technological, political or economic issues. Students will develop global cultural competencies and professional preparedness through travel and engagement with the destination's citizens. Course assignments and discussions will focus on strategic messaging with focus on the perspective of the location and its social, cultural and/or political perspectives.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Ethics and Issues in Mass Communications
    15 Dec 2025 - 9 Jan 2026
    Students examine classical theories of ethical behavior and their relevancy to professional communicators. Students learn to analyze various moral viewpoints, so they can discern a justifiable system of ethical decision-making. Students apply ethical reasoning and professional codes of conduct to scenarios to determine the most ethical action to take.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or better in both; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Strategic Communications Internship FALL
    20 Oct 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Internship practice for qualified strategic communications students who seek creative communications experience beyond that available in the classroom. Internships must be approved prior to counting hours worked. Must work sixty or more hours for each credit hour up to three credit hours for each individual internship. Course previously offered as JB 3600.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): SC 3353 and SC 3753 with a grade of 'C' or better in both and consent of instructor; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Strategic Communication Campaigns
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Planning, preparation and presentation of comprehensive integrated strategic communication campaigns for national or local clients. Student teams produce all aspects of the campaign, from conception to presentation. Satisfies capstone requirements for strategic communication majors. Course previously offered as JB 4843.Prerequisite(s): SC 3953 and SC 4493; both with 'C' or better; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Strategic Communications Internship SUMMER
    4 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2025
    Internship practice for qualified strategic communications students who seek creative communications experience beyond that available in the classroom. Internships must be approved prior to counting hours worked. Must work sixty or more hours for each credit hour up to three credit hours for each individual internship. Course previously offered as JB 3600.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): SC 3353 and SC 3753 with a grade of 'C' or better in both and consent of instructor; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Strategic Communications Internship
    7 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Internship practice for qualified strategic communications students who wish creative communications experience beyond that available in the classroom. Course previously offered as JB 3600.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): SC 3353 and SC 3753 with a grade of 'C' or better in both and consent of instructor; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Strategic Communications Internship
    10 Mar 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Internship practice for qualified strategic communications students who wish creative communications experience beyond that available in the classroom. Course previously offered as JB 3600.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): SC 3353 and SC 3753 with a grade of 'C' or better in both and consent of instructor; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Capstone Creative Project
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Capstone research project or creative activity for a mass communication graduate student.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): 'B' or better in MC 5113, MC 5333, and MC 5651 and instructor permission.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Current Topics in Mass Communication: France
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Examination of timely topics and issues in contemporary media. May be repeated with different topics.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or better in each; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Event Planning and Communication
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    This course covers the fundamentals of event planning from a strategic communications perspective. Teaches a variety of aspects involved in event planning including creating a vision and strategic plan, understanding various marketing strategies, budget management, networking, conference design, and assessment. Attendance of two events outside of class are required.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 and SC 2183 with a grade of 'C' or better in each or permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Media International Experience in France
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Participation in either an international experience sponsored by the School of Media and Strategic Communications (SMSC) or a research or directed reading project in conjunction with a study abroad experience. An SMSC international offering will typically involve the integrated study of a country or region regarding relevant cultural, commercial, historical, technological, political, and economic issues especially as those areas related to media and communication. The project option would be a student-initiated and student-designed with a faculty adviser or mentor input and guidance. May not be used for degree credit with MC 4043 in same semester with same subtitle.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Media Study Abroad in France (I)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Participation in an international experience sponsored by the School of Media and Strategic Communications. This will typically involve the integrated study of a country or region regarding relevant cultural, commercial, historical, technological, political, and economic issues especially as those areas related to media and communication. May not be used for degree credit with MC 5040 in same semester with same subtitle.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Ethics and Issues in Mass Communications
    16 Dec 2024 - 10 Jan 2025
    Students examine classical theories of ethical behavior and their relevancy to professional communicators. Students learn to analyze various moral viewpoints, so they can discern a justifiable system of ethical decision-making. Students apply ethical reasoning and professional codes of conduct to scenarios to determine the most ethical action to take.Prerequisite(s): MC 2003 and MC 2023 with a grade of 'C' or better in both; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Strategic Communications Internship FALL
    21 Oct 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Internship practice for qualified strategic communications students who wish creative communications experience beyond that available in the classroom. Course previously offered as JB 3600.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): SC 3353 and SC 3753 with a grade of 'C' or better in both and consent of instructor; and pass proficiency review.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Capstone Creative Project
    14 Oct 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Capstone research project or creative activity for a mass communication graduate student.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): 'B' or better in MC 5113, MC 5333, and MC 5651 and instructor permission.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Strategic Communication Campaigns
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Planning, preparation and presentation of comprehensive integrated strategic communication campaigns for national or local clients. Student teams produce all aspects of the campaign, from conception to presentation. Satisfies capstone requirements for strategic communication majors. Course previously offered as JB 4843.Prerequisite(s): SC 3383, SC 3953, SC 4013; and SC 3603 OR SC 4493 ALL with 'C' or better; or permission of instructor, and pass proficiency review.