Kumbalonah, Abobo
Curriculum Vitae
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Areas of Emphasis:
Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication
Mediated Communication
Biography:
Abobo is a second year PhD student with interests in interpersonal/intercultural communication and mediated communication. Across these subfields, he is interested in investigating the various ways in which the media influences identity—especially Black racial identity—formation, transformation, and expression. He is equally interested in how such identities (once formed or transformed) impact family relationships.
Abobo previously completed a doctoral degree in
interdisciplinary arts at Ohio University with specialization in
literature & visual culture. One
thing he has however had difficulty shaking off is his interest in
communication studies. Consequently, after a couple of years teaching at Ohio
University, Ursuline College, University of Ghana, and the University of
Education, he is excited to have been awarded the Arlen G. & Louise Stone
Swiger Fellowship to study communication studies at West Virginia University.
Education:
BA English and Linguistics, University of Ghana
MA African Studies, Ohio University
*PhD Interdisciplinary Arts (Literature & Visual
Culture), Ohio University