Chris R. Sawyer

Professor
Communication Studies
MOUS 305

c.sawyer@tcu.edu | 817-257-6666

Download CV

Education

Ph.D., University of North Texas
M.S., Texas Christian University
B.A., Houston Baptist University

Courses Taught

COMM 20223 – Communication Theory
COMM 40233 – Communication in Group Leadership

Areas of Focus

Communication Apprehension. Instructional communication. Physiology of Communication

  • Communication apprehension and public speaking instruction. In P. Witt (Ed.), Handbooks of Communication Science: Vol. 22, Communication and Learning.
  • Motivational factors and communication competence. In A. F. Hannawa & B. H. Spitzberg (Eds.), Handbook of Communication Competence.
  • Profiles of response stereotypy and specificity for public speaking state anxiety. In J. M. Honecutt, C. R. Sawyer, & S. A. Keaton (Eds.), The Influence of Communication on Physiology and Health
  • The Influence of Communication on Physiology and Health.
  • Listening fidelity among native and nonnative English-speaking undergraduates as a function of listening apprehension and gender. Communication Research Reports.
  • Components of students’ grade expectations for public speaking assignments. Communication Education.
  • Psychophysiological patterns of arousal in communication. In M. J. Beatty & J. C. McCroskey (eds.), Biological Dimensions of Communication: Perspectives, Methods, and Research.

Chair of NCA’s Communication Apprehension and Avoidance Commission

  • Nomination for Minnie Stephens Piper Foundation award
  • Twice recipient of College of Communication Distinguished Research and Creative Activity Award
  • Recipient, Deans Research and Creative Activity Award
  • Top Paper Awards from Communication Apprehension and Competence Division of the National Communication Association for 2016, 2015, 2010, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004.
  • Top Paper Award from Basic Course Division of the National Communication Association for 2014 & 2012.
  • Top Conference Paper from the International Listening Association.
  • Named Top Ten Scholar in Communication Studies, 1915-2006
  • Article of the Year Award from the Communication Apprehension and Competence Division of the National Communication Association.
  • National Communication Association
  • Southern States Communication Association
  • Eastern Communication Association