Anthony Y. Naaeke

Associate Professor
Speech, Communications and Theatre Arts

Office: S-628P

Office Hours: Online by email or blackboard Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00-11:30 a.m

Phone: +1 (212) 776-7825

Anthony Naaeke is an Associate Professor of Communication at BMCC. He has been teaching in American Higher Education since 2002 and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion with a vision for promoting opportunities for higher social, economic and all forms of mobility in our constantly changing world. In this regard he has spearheaded the project of writing an OER/ZTC textbook for public speaking, by the department faculty, which will expand and include voices from the periphery, examples that students can relate to and at no cost to students He has published many scholarly articles mostly relating to the rhetorical analysis of cultural artifacts, especially from an African perspective. He is a team player and works well with colleagues. He is open to diverse opinions and worldviews and strives to create a safe space in the classroom by encouraging students to share their opinions freely and to agree or disagree with other viewpoints respectfully.

Expertise

Rhetorical criticism/analysis

Rhetoric and intercultural communication

Degrees

Ph. D. in Communication and Rhetorical Studies (2005). Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA.

MA. in Corporate Communication (1999). Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA.

BA. (Hons.) in Study of Religions with Philosophy (1989). University of Ghana, Accra-Legon.

Certificates

Advanced Certificate in Instructional Leadership (2019). St. John’s University School of Education, NY.
Executive Education Certificate for Not-for-Profit Leadership (2015). Fordham University Center for Non-Profits, Lincoln Center, NY.
Lifetime Certification (2002) by the State Board of Directors of Arizona Community Colleges in the field of communication.
Certificate in Pastoral Communication (1999). The University of Dayton’s Institute of Pastoral Initiatives, Dayton, OH.
Certificate in Mass Communication (1993). Media Service Center, Kaduna-Nigeria.

Courses Taught

3 CRS.3 HRS.NULL LAB HRS. SPE 100 SPE 100 (Fundamentals of Public Speaking): The aim of this course is to develop effective skills in speech communication. The student examines how to generate topics and organized ideas, masters elements of audience psychology and practices techniques of speech presentation in a public forum. All elements of speech production and presentation are considered.
3 CRS.3 HRS.NULL LAB HRS. COM 255 COM 255 (Intercultural Communication): This course is designed to provide an understanding of intercultural principles and perspectives when communicating with people from diverse cultures. Consideration will be given to both verbal and nonverbal communication processes in the "American" culture, co-cultures, contact cultures, and popular culture. Through readings, lectures, response papers, and interviews, as well as through in-class discussion and exercises, this course will explore how culture shapes communication, how situations are framed through cultural lenses, and how histories, perceptions, values, contexts, aspects of stereotypes, and ethnocentrism all contribute to the complexity of intercultural communication. Prerequisite: SPE 100 or SPE 102
3 CRS.3 HRS.NULL LAB HRS. COM 240 COM 240 (Interpersonal Communication): The course introduces the basic concepts and theories of interpersonal communication in personal, educational and business settings. This includes a study of self as communicator, the effect of language on others, verbal and nonverbal expression of thoughts and feelings, and factors which contribute to effective communication. Prerequisite: SPE 100 or permission of department

Research and Projects

He is interested in research topics related to the rhetoric of cultural artifacts, especially from an African perspective.

Publications

Scholarly Publications with BMCC Affiliation

Naaeke, A. (2021). Faculty professional development and mentorship: reflections of a BMCC department coordinator.

Naaeke, A. (2020). Consolatory rhetoric: a cluster analysis of a funeral sermon among the Dagaaba of Ghana. Gender and Behaviour, vol. 18, no. 2, p. 15534-15540. (peer reviewed)

Naaeke, A. (2019). The rhetoric of mission, leadership, and motivation: communicating strategically to sustain African diaspora associations. Gender and Behaviour, vol. 17, no. 4, p. 14296-14307. (peer reviewed)

Naaeke, A. (2019). Enabling critical thinking and promoting civic responsibility in the BMCC classroom. BMCC Inquirer, vol. 26, p. 44-47.

Naaeke, A. (2018). Book Review: leadership without easy answers. Belknap Press, Cambridge, MA. BMCC Inquirer, vol. 25, p. 44-47.

Naaeke, A. et. al. (2016). Insider and outsider perspective in Negotiating Group Identity in the Research Process: Are You In or Out? (edited by Kurylo, A.). New York, NY: Lexington Books, p. 205-216. (peer reviewed)

Honors, Awards and Affiliations

Awards

Grant/AT & T Fellow: $2900.00: Technology Enhanced Instruction in Public Speaking Online at Indiana University East (2006).

Affiliations

National Communication Association (NCA)
Religious Communication Association (RCA)
New York State Communication Association (NYSCA)
New Jersey State Communication Association (NJSCA)
Western States Communication Association (WSCA)