The Homepage of Dr. Norah E. Dunbar

Hello! I'm Norah Dunbar, Ph.D. I'm an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at California State University Long Beach.

Research and Teaching Interests

Interpersonal Communication                          Power in Relational Conflict
Computer Mediated Communication             Nonverbal Communication
Deceptive Communication                              Quantitative Research Methods

Education

B.A., University of Nevada Reno, 1994.        
Major: Speech Communication                                    Dual Minor: English and Pre-Law

M.A., California State University Chico, 1996.
Major: Human Communication
Thesis: "Conversational analysis of cross examination in intercollegiate debate:
Using a model of relational control.”
Major Professor/Thesis Advisor: Dr. Ruth Guzley

Ph.D., University of Arizona, 2000.
Major: Communication                                                Minor: Family Studies
Dissertation: “Explication and initial test of Dyadic Power Theory.”
Program/Dissertation Advisor: Dr. Judee Burgoon
Committee: Dr. Chris Segrin, Dr. Scott Jacobs, Dr. Mari Wilhelm, Dr. Rodney Cate.