Christine Harold is professor and chair of Communication at the University of Washington.
Christine is a scholar of rhetoric and consumer capitalism, whose work explores opportunities for meaningful political action in a world increasingly defined by the logics and rhetorics of the marketplace. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on rhetorical criticism and theory, popular culture, consumerism, and materiality.
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THINGS WORTH KEEPING
A timely examination of the attachments we form to objects and how they might be used to reduce waste.
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Looking forward to teaching in UW’s new Path to UW program
I’m excited to be getting back into the classroom in August and September 2022! I’ll be teaching Rhetoric and Popular Culture as part of UW’s new Path to UW program designed to introduce community college students to the University of Washington. As a first generation college student who transferred to a four year school from a community college many years ago, I look forward to meeting these students and exploring and learning together!
A virtual visit to Dumfries House, Scotland
Thank you to Michael Goodger and his students in the Building Arts Programme at the Prince’s Foundation in Cumnock, Scotland for inviting me to speak with them about Things Worth Keeping. This amazing program brings together artists, craftspeople, designers, and makers to focus on building sustainable and holistic built environments and handmade objects. I was inspired by the conversation and the work they’re doing at Dumfries House.
Harold on BBC Radio, discussing Things Worth Keeping
Thank you to Laurie Taylor, host of the BBC’s Thinking Allowed program for a great conversation on The Value of Things.
What are your most prized possessions?
Thank you, Natalie Guyette and Rob Ferrett of Wisconsin Public Radio for having me back on Central Time to discuss people’s most cherished objects. So many great stories from callers!