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Beth Rose

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Beth Rose
Associate Professor of Communication erose@tfc.edu
Education
Education/ Degree: 
Ph.D. in Communication – Regent University
M.A. in Communication Education – Olivet Nazarene University
B.A. in Communication/Sociology – Southern Nazarene University
Courses
  • Introduction to Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Multicultural Communication
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Organizational Communication
  • Small-Group Interaction
  • Group and Organizational Behavior
  • Adult Development
  • Management and Leadership
  • Drama
  • Oral Interpretation
  • Theater
  • Mass Media
  • First-Year Seminar
Publications & Research Interests
Publications and Scholarly Work:
  • Doctoral Dissertation – “Navigating the Narrow Ridge: Exploring Family Conflict Through the Lens of Symbolic-Interpretive Perspective and Buber’s Philosophy”
  • “Soren Kierkegaard and Indirect Communication: Language of the Horse”
  • “Through the Roof: The Chosen’s ‘Jesus Heals the Paralytic’ – A Narrative Content and Entertainment Education Analysis”
  • “Rosie Riveted America While Women ‘Riveted’ to Work – A Historical Critical Analysis of MidAmerican Recruitment Efforts Employing Women During WWII”
  • “Political Cancel Culture: A Cluster Analysis of Perceived Media Bias”
Research Interests:  
  • Family Conflict
  • Indirect Communication
  • Ideographs and Symbolism
  • Equine Facilitated Learning
Professional Associations
  • National Communication Association
  • Broadcast Education Association
Hobbies & Fun Facts
Hobbies:
  • Hiking
  • Horsemanship
  • Pickleball
  • Wildlife
Fun Facts:  
  • Raised a 125-pound Rottweiler named “Bear” before having kids
  • Sang the National Anthem for 1989 Olympic Festival in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Travelled to Russia twice to adopt our two sons
People might be interested to know:
  • I work with horses as coaches to help people learn about themselves and how to become aware of their nonverbal behavior and energy so that they can become more effective in their communication and relationships.
Favorite Verse/Quote
Joshua 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (NIV)
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw
Why TFC
The Lord opened the door to TFC and thankfully called me to a little gem in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I wanted to be where God’s Kingdom is foundational in educating students for His service and where truth is still upheld against the culture. I feel privileged to be a part of the community of believers pointing students toward Jesus and helping them learn to be more effective messengers.