Dr. Mark C. Hopson serves as Professor in the School of Communication.
Dr. Hopson's interests include communication and culture. His research is based largely on qualitative methodology, including but not limited to rhetorical studies, auto/ethnography, phenomenology, discursivity, grounded theory, and dialogic theory, to explore how individuals and groups use communication to inform societal practice.
Dr. Hopson has served as a keynote speaker and facilitated workshops and seminars for youth and adult learners. Topics include Violence Prevention Communication; Cultural Issues, Events, and Celebrations; Organizational Communication and Practice; Communication and Education; Cultural Currencies; and Communication Strategies for Societal Health and Well-being.
Professional Service
Dr. Hopson has chaired and served on dissertation committees, presented research at conferences, and published research in academic journals and book chapters. In 2021 he served as selection-committee member for the Diamond Book Award presented by the National Communication Association (Seattle, WA). In 2020 he served as committee chair for the NCA Diamond Book Award. In 2019 he served as presenter at NCA’s Opening Session titled “Race Relations in Charm City: Communicating Social Justice” (Baltimore, MD). In 2018 he served as task force member for NCA’s “Issues in Diversity” (Salt Lake City, Utah); and in 2017 he served as a NCA legislative committee member, and chair for the NCA’s International and Intercultural Communication Division (Dallas, TX). He also served as chair for NCA’s African American Communication and Culture Division.
Hopson, M. C. & Pitts, M. (2024). “Stereotypes of a Black male misunderstood": Collaborative intergenerational autoethnography, Black masculinities theory, and the symbolism of Tupac Shakur.
The Howard Journal of Communications, 1-18,
https://doi.org/10.1080/10646175.2024.2357314Hopson, M. C., Castle Bell, G., Whittington, E., & Otusanya, A. (2022). Communicating interculturally: Theories, themes, and practice for societal wellbeing. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.
Hopson, M. C. (2022). Black masculinities theory. In J. T. Austin, M. P. Orbe, & J. D. Sims (Eds.), Communication theory: Racially diverse and inclusive perspectives. San Diego, CA: Cognella.
Hopson, M. C. & Petin, M. P. (2020). Reimagining Black masculinities: Race, gender, and public space. Lanham, MD: Rowman and Littlefield.
