Associate Professor of Communication
Phone: 478.757.5256
Email: cbuell@wesleyancollege.edu
Office: Tate 217
Address: Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road Macon, GA 31210
Subjects: interpersonal communication, family communication, and health communication
Education: B.A., Lake Erie College; M.A., Kent State University; M.A., Marshall University; Ph.D., Florida State University
Courses taught Include:
COM208S: Family Communication.
Goal: To examine family as a communication system; to apply a communication perspective to family interaction;
to examine the processes and functions of communication in the development of a sense of family.
Content: Family interaction research and discussion of methods for improving family communication.
Gen. Ed. Category: Information processing.
COM300S: Gender and Communication.
Goal: To explore the similarities and differences in men's and women's communication styles; to explore such
issues as friendship, workplace experience, leadership styles, professional relationships, and gendered interactions
in family communication.
Content: Critical analysis and discussion of a variety of journal articles, theoretical texts, films, and
speeches, with primary focus given to those produced by women.
Cross-listed as WST 300S.
COM451: Directed Independent Study.
Goal: To provide students the opportunity to explore a communication topic of their choice; to enhance
original thinking and research.
Content: A topic agreed upon by the student and the professor. A paper of significant legnth, depth, and
scope is expected.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
COM452/199: Field Study.
Goal: To provide students with an opportunity to apply communication skills in the work place; to perform
professional, creative, or research functions under professional supervision. The communication
major must, as a requirement for graduation, take a three-hour internship in one semester.
Content: A placement agreed upon by the student, her advisor, and the Director of Career Development.
Prerequisites: Consent of both the advisor and the division chair
COM499: Honors Thesis.