Amber Routh
Senior Lecturer
Academic Appointment(s)
Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Department of Communication
Bio
Amber received her Master of Arts from Wheaton College in Intercultural Studies. She taught five years in China at Hengyang Normal University and worked with various non-profits before joining »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ.
Education
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MA, Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Wheaton College, 2011
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BS, Speech Communication and Rhetoric
James Madison University, 2006
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BA, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
James Madison University, 2005
Certifications
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Online Teaching Certificate
Center for Instructional Innovation - »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ , 2020
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TESOL Teaching Certification
Wheaton College, 2006
Awards & Honors
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2024 Richard S. Wallace Distinguished Service Award
»Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ, 2024
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AU Program Teaching Excellence Award
»Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ , 2024
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Richard S. Wallace Distinguished Service Award - Nominee (Pending)
»Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ , 2024
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Online Teaching Excellence Award
»Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ , 2021
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Outstanding Teaching Award
Department of Communication - »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ , 2017
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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COMM 3100
Comm for Professionals
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COMM 2960
Internship
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COMM 4960
Prof. Internship
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COMM 1110
Public Speaking
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COMM 2101
Theatre Performance Practicum
Teaching Interests
Fundamentals of Human Communication
Communication for Professionals
Internships
Intercultural Communication
Research Interests
Teaching Communication/Speech
Study Abroad - Minority Involvement
Minority Cultures within the US
China
Religious Communication
Department Service
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Internship Coordinator
2021 - 2025
Role: Other
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Marketing Committee
2021 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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Search Committee - 2 Lecturer Lines
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Search Committee
2020 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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»Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ Events Lead
2018 - 2020
Role: Committee Chair
College Service
University Service
Public Service
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