Professor of Political Science
American Politics, American Political Behavior, Mass Media
Hollenbeck Hall 210
(937) 327-6102
srhine@wittenberg.edu
Academic Background
- B.A. The University of Iowa, 1987
- Ph.D. The Ohio State University, 1993
Awards and Recognitions
- Phi Beta Kappa, 1987, University of Iowa
- Recipient of the 1997 Omicron Delta Kappa Award for Excellence in Teaching
Publications
- Published in American Politics Quarterly
- American Politics Research
- Political Behavior
- Harvard International Journal of Press/Politics
- British Journal of Political Science
- Political Research Quarterly
- Political Communication
- Critical Review
Courses Taught
- POLI 101 American National Government
- POLI 230 Campaigns and Elections
- POLI 232 Public Opinion
- POLI 236 Media & Politics
- POLI 260 Methodology
- POLI 332 Political Parties & Interest Groups
Research Interests
My current research interests involve studying the media's effect on political knowledge and participation. I am interested in patterns of media consumption and their effect on citizenship.
Other Interests/Info
I have been a member of the Wittenberg faculty since 1994. My husband, Joe, and I have two sons, Colin and Ethan.