University of New Mexico
Department of Communication & Journalism
UNM Lobo  
Stephen W. Littlejohn, Ph.D.
 Ph.D., University of Utah, 1970
 Office: Room 237, 505-450-3526
 swlittlejohn@comcast.net
Visiting Lecturer II 
Communication 

Research:
Published widely on topics related to communication, conflict, and dialogue

Sample Publications:

  • Theories of Human Communication, now in its tenth edition.
  • Moral Conflict: When Social Worlds Collide, as a coauthor
  • Engaging Communication in Conflict: Systematic Practice
  • Facework: Bridging Theory and Practice
  • Sage Encyclopedia of Communication Theory, co-editor

Teaching:
Courses in mediation and interpersonal communication. Specializes in online education.

Service:
In 2008, Dr. Littlejohn was awarded the Paul Bartlett Peace Prize by UNM for his international work in mediation and peacemaking. The prize is awarded to a UNM student, faculty, staff person, or retiree who has demonstrated notable achievements in promoting world peace and understanding. He was recognized for his work in mediation.
     Recently he was awarded the Outstanding Part-Time Instructor at C&J.

Outreach:
As a communication consultant, Dr. Littlejohn facilitates planning and decision-making processes in educational institutions, communities, corporations, and agencies. He works as a mediator with individuals, groups, and organizations throughout the United States and abroad to create constructive dialogue and effective conflict management. Dedicated to improving human relationships, Dr. Littlejohn uses a systems approach and emphasizes communication in his work.

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