CURRICULUM VITAE

Ms. RAMUNE BRAZIUNAITE

4420 W.194^th St. Apt 208

Cleveland, OH 44135

Ph. 216 898 9724

Mob. 440 915 3965

E-mail: ramune@bgsu.edu

EDUCATION

Doctoral Candidate, School of Communication Studies, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio. Projected graduation date December, 2007.

Dissertation Title: “Isolated Incidents or deliberate Policy? Media Coverage of U.S. and British Detainee Abu se Scandals in Iraq”

Areas of interest: international news media, intercultural and political communication

M.A. in Mass Communication. May 2001

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

M.A. in Information Management. June 1997.

University of Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania.

B.A. in Information Management. June 1995.

University of Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania,

Non-Degree studies in Information Science, Organization and Leadership, Teacher-Training Program. Lund University, Lund, Sweden, November 1995 - November 1996.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

Instructor (Full Time) August 2005 --  Current

Instructor (Part-Time) August 2004- July 2005. Main Campus & BGSU Firelands

Graduate Assistant August 2000 – July 2003

Courses Taught: Instructor

IPC 408 Intercultural Communication (3) Fall 2004, Spring 2005, Fall 2005. The course is designed to examine communication variables in intercultural contexts. Topics include culture and meaning, communication values in intercultural dialogue, culture as symbolic worldview, culture shock, conflict resolution across cultures.

IPC 307. Organizational Communication (3). Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007.  The course is designed examine both theoretical approaches for studying organizations and communication processes and issues that impact organizations’ survival. These include socialization, diversity, conflict, leadership, stress, decision-making, and emotions,

IPC 307. Interpersonal Communication (3). Summer 2007 (online).

IPC 210/INTS 210 Interpersonal Communication in International Contexts (3) Fall 2004, Spring 2005, Summer 2005 (online), Summer 2006 (online),Fall 2006 The course examines the ways in which people create, exchange, and interpret meaning as a function of their national cultures. Readings and applied assignments stress intercultural sensitivity, empathy, and cross-cultural communication competence.

IPC 102 Introduction to Speech Communication (3) Spring 2005 (BGSU Firelands campus), Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007. A hybrid introductory communication course designed to introduce students to the basic concepts, vocabulary, theories, and processes relevant to understanding oral communication in a variety of interpersonal, public, and cultural contexts.

Courses Taught: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Sole Responsibility

IPC 203 Small Group Communication (3) Spring 2002, Summer 2002, Fall 2002, Spring 2003. The course designed to examine the principles and concepts of small group communication theory and research and to analyze the principles of social interactions in small groups as it affects problem solving processes

IPC 102 Introduction to Speech Communication (3) Summer 2001, Summer 2003. A hybrid introductory communication course designed to introduce students to the basic concepts, vocabulary, theories, and processes relevant to understanding oral communication in a variety of interpersonal, public, and cultural contexts

Teaching Assistant

IPC 201 Human Communication (3) Fall 2001. Teaching assistant for a large lecture communication theory course designed to introduce students to theoretical perspectives in human communication

IPC 102 Introduction to Speech Communication (3) Fall 2000, Spring 2001. Teaching assistant for a one section of a hybrid introductory communication course

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

TCOM 360 Applied Research in Telecommunications Spring 1999. Social scientific research methods class in communication designed to overview approaches to social research; survey methods, including sampling, measurement, interviewing, questionnaire design and presentation of results; content analysis; ratings; and interpretation of elementary descriptive statistics.

IPC 210/INS 210 Interpersonal Communication in International Contexts Fall 2003. In this course, students examine the ways in which humans create, exchange, and interpret meaning as a function of their national cultures. Readings and applied assignments stress intercultural sensitivity, empathy, and cross-cultural communication competence.

ADMINISTRATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE

Program Coordinator, Graduate Student Enhancement Program (GradSTEP), Bowling Green State University, Bo ling Green, Ohio. August 1998 to August 2004.

·Assisted in organizing a yearly program for over 600 new graduate students

·Facilitated workshops for international student teachers

·Revised program and session evaluation instruments

·Analyzed program evaluation data with SPSS

·GradSTEP Webmaster http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/grad/gradstep

·Adapted GradSTEP documentation for On-Line publication

Graduate Assistant, Project PICT: Pre-service Infusion of Computer Technology, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio. August 1999-July -2000

·Assisted in organizing meetings with BGSU faculty and K-12 teachers

·Developed evaluation instrument for workshops

·Assisted with developing the PICT Home Page http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/edhd/LPS/EDFI/PICT

·Entered program evaluation data and prepared for analysis with SPSS and Excel

Aid to the Advisor to the President, Information Manager, President's Office of the Republic of Lithuania. December 1996 - May 1997

Administrative Staff, Department of Communication and Information Theory, University of Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania. September 1994-Augugust 1995

AWARDS

The Distinguished Student Award, Speech Communication Association of Ohio, 2002

GRANTS

Fulbright Fellowship Grant ($10,000) for studies in the School of Communication, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, USA, August 1997 - May 1998.

Wallenberg Fellowship Grant (SEK65,000) for studies in Lund University, Sweden, November 1995 - November 1996.

PUBLICATIONS

Braziunaite, R.,&  Melkote, S.R. (2004) Reporting Bosnia: A study of the coverage of election by the British, Russian, and US Press. Journal of Communication Studies, 3(4), pp. 1-23.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Braziunaite, R. (to be presented April, 2007). “The Fourth Estate and Torture at Abu Ghraib.” Paper presented to the Mass Media and Political Communication Division at the Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Brendlinger, N. & Braziunaite, R. (February, 2006). “Slovak newspaper coverage of the Kosovo conflict: A snapshot of alternative press models.” Paper presented at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Midwinter Conference, Bowling Green, OH.

Braziunaite, R. (November, 2005). “Developing international alliances through intercultural/international communication classes.” Paper presented as part of the panel on “Global “Warming” Trends: Encouraging International Contact through Alliance Building” at the National Communication Association (NCA) Convention, Boston, Mass.

Braziunaite, R. & Bekyarska, K. (April, 2004). “International media and American attacks in Afghanistan: Differences between American and British coverage during the first week of the attacks.” Presented to the Political Communication Division at the annual convention of Central States Communication Association (CSCA), Cleveland, OH.

Braziunaite, R. (August, 2002).”Analysis of the Cold War propaganda techniques in a Post-Cold War documentary "Red Files: Soviet Propaganda Machine." Presented to the International Communication Division at the annual convention of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), Miami Beach, FL.

Braziunaite, R. & Melkote, S.R. (July, 2002) “Bias in international news reports: A content analysis of the British, Russian, and US press reports on the national elections in Bosnia.” Presented to the International Communication Division of International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR), Barcelona.

Braziunaite, R. (November, 2001) "Red Files: Propaganda about propaganda?" Paper presented at the Communication Mini-Conference, School of Communication, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH.

Braziunaite, R. (November, 1998). "Eastern Europe as a focus of attention in the world's international news reporting" Paper presented at the Communication Mini-Conference, School of Communication, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Guest Lectures

“Human Rights and Media Coverage.” Guest lecture on human rights journalism in JOUR 475 International Media Perspectives class. March 14, 2007.

“Management in Organizations across Cultures.” Guest lecture on different management styles in IPC 304 Leadership in Communication class. October 16, 2006.

“Soviet Media History.” Guest lectures on the history of Russian media in JOUR 475 International Media Perspectives class. March 23, 25 & 28, 2005.

“Nature of news. Agenda Setting and framing.” Guest lectures in IPC 210 /INST 210 Interpersonal Communication in International Contexts class on the nature of news and media effects theories. April 13, 2004, November 18, 2003.

"Red Files: Cold War propaganda techniques in the Post-Cold War documentary." Guest lecture in IPC 409 International Communication class on propaganda and documentary media. September, 2001.

"International news: A Look from different angles." Guest lecture in IPC 409 International Communication class on differences in international news reports across countries. September, April, 2000.

Panel Presentations

"Grad school: Is it right for you?" International Careers Network. International Studies, BGSU, October 27, 2004.

News-Conference for JOUR 320 students about the experiences of international teaching assistants at BGSU, BGSU, September 13, 2001.

Professional Development / Workshops

R. Braziunaite. Facilitator. (to be conducted in March, 2007). “Tools for Preventing and Detecting Cheating and Plagiarism in an Online Environment.” Participant in the workshop on Combating Plagiarism in the Digital Age sponsored by Vice president of Southern States Communication Association. SSCA Convention, Louisville, Kentucky.

Description: Although scrutinizing academic integrity is challenging in both traditional and online class, online learning seems to present unique environment for both detecting and combating plagiarism. The panelist will discuss which assignments can potentially increase plagiarism and which ones discourage or make it impossible for students plagiarize. The panelist will also suggest the ways online tests can be designed to prevent students from cheating. Finally, on overview of plagiarism scanning software and web-based tools for secure test environment will be presented.

Braziunaite, R. Facilitator. “Understanding Your American Students” GradSTEP Workshop, BGSU. Description: Although people may be the same the world over, academic preparation and customs are NOT the same in all countries! What can you expect from your American students, and what are they expecting from you? This session will help you understand where American undergraduates are "coming from," from high school experience to college expectations, so that you can have the most productive academic relationship with them. August 17, 2006.

Braziunaite, R. & Bollinger, C. Facilitators. “Group Work in the Classroom: Tips for You and Your Students”. GradSTEP Workshop, BGSU. Description: In this session we discussed how to successfully incorporating group work into your classes. We addressed problems that can arise during group work as well as strategies to overcome them. August 21, 2003

Heinz, B. & Braziunaite, R. Facilitators. "My English or Your English? Teaching Strategies for Nonnative English Speakers." GradSTEP Workshop, BGSU. August, 20, 2003, August 21, 2001

Braziunaite, R. Facilitator. (August 22, 2002). "My English or Your English? Teaching Strategies for Nonnative English Speakers." GradSTEP Workshop, BGSU. Description: This session is designed for teaching assistants, instructors, or faculty who speak English as a Second or Third Language or who speak a non-American accented variety of English. We discussed strategies designed to minimize challenges arising from "teaching with an accent" and to maximize student and instructor benefits from teaching from varying linguistic backgrounds.

SERVICE

BGSU Graduate Student Senate (GSS) Senator (Elected position) for Graduate Student Alliance (GSA), 2001/2002

BGSU Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, Committee Member, 1999-2004

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

International Communication Association (ICA) Member since 1998

National Communication Association (NCA) Member since 2005

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Member since (2992)

Central States Communication Association (CSCA) Member since 2004

Southern States Communication Association (SSCA) Member since 2007

Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) Member since 2006

COMPUTER SKILLS

Both Macintosh and Windows applications (Word, WordPerfect, ClarisWorks, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver)

Proficient with SPSS for Windows

Data bases (File Maker Pro, Microsoft Access)

Good knowledge of HTML

Proficient with online teaching tools WebCT; Blackboard and Moodle

LANGUAGES

Native Lithuanian, fluent Russian and English

REFERENCES

Catherine Cassara, Ph.D., Doctoral Advisor

Associate Professor, Department of Journalism

Bowling Green State University

302 West Hall, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403

Ph: 419 372 2372

E-mail: ccassar@bgnet.bgsu.edu

Bettina Heinz, Ph.D.

Director
School of Communication & Culture
Commandant's House #3
Royal Roads University 
2005 Sooke Road
Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2, Canada
Ph:  250.391.2600 Ext. 4757
FAX: 250.391.2694
Email: bettina.heinz@royalroads.ca
 

Nancy Brendlinger, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Journalism

Bowling Green State University

302 West Hall, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403

Ph: 419 372-8176

E-mail: nbrendl@bgnet.bgsu.edu

 
Julie A Burke, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Department of Interpersonal Communication

Bowling Green State University

302 West Hall, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403

Ph: 419372-2823
E-mail: jaburke@bgnet.bgsu.edu
 

Laura Lengel, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Department of Interpersonal Communication

Bowling Green State University

302 West Hall, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403

Ph: 419 372-7653

E-mail: lengell@bgnet.bgsu.edu