J. Tony LitherlandProfessor of Political ScienceOwens Hall 305 405.878.2223 OBU Box 61255 500 W. University Shawnee, OK 74804 |
Dr. Tony Litherland’s interests in politics and the media, Congress, Latin American politics, language policies, and virtue have played an important role in his publications, presentations, and panel discussions on such subjects as “Analysis of the Linguistic Ideological Debate and the Challenge to Save Bilingualism” and “Virtues, Values and Vices: The Need for Virtue in a good Society.” Over the years, Dr. Litherland has traveled to more than 33 countries in Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. He has received numerous awards including Carl Albert Congressional Research Fellow, 2002 Oklahoma Political Science Association Political Science Teacher of the Year, and OBU’s Seven Who Care Award for 1999 and again in 2007. In the political arena, he is the Democratic Chairman for Pottawatomie County. Dr. Litherland is a team leader for the Hispanic Mission in Shawnee and Director of Education for the Boys State Program under the American Legion. At OBU, he acts as adviser for the Young Democrats, the Political Science Club, Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature, and the Chess Club. Dr. Litherland is Director of Missions at Morning Star Baptist Church in Meeker, OK. He is married to Dr. Lucrecia Litherland, Professor of Language at OBU. They have four children, Eric, Heidi, Raquel, and Kelly, and two grandchild, Jordan and Edan.
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Educational Background:
B.A., Eastern Illinois University
M.P.A., University of Oklahoma
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Dissertation: "International Influence on the U.S. Congress: The Case of El Salvador"
Professor Litherland's Course Webpages
Courses Taught:
POLI 1223: American National Government
POLI 1013: Introduction to Political Science
POLI 2371: Congressional Simulation
POLI 2381: Judicial Simulation
POLI 2391: Oklahoma Inter-collegiate Legislature
POLI 3303: U.S. Presidency
POLI 3353: Public Opinion and Public Policy
POLI 3403: Courts and Judicial Process
POLI 4403: Congress and Legislative Process
POLI 4753: Latin American Politics
POLI 4823: Politics and the Media
POLI 3433: Campaigns and Elections
Selected Publications and/or Professional Activities:
"Assessing Dual Language Policy: A Case Study" published in Oklahoma Politics, vol. 15. Co-authored with Dr. Lucrecia Litherland, November 2006.
November 2002. "Analysis of the Linguistic Ideological Debate and the Benefits of a Dual Language Program" presented at Puerto Rico TESOL conference. Co-authored with Dr. M. Lucrecia Litherland.
November 2001. Panel discussion on the Analysis of Language Policy presented at OKTESL conference. Co-authored with Dr. M. Lucrecia Litherland.
April 2001. "Virtues, Values and Vices: The Need for Virtue in a Good Society." presented at ECU.
November 2000. "Analysis of the Linguistic Ideological Debate and the Challenge to Save Bilingualism." Analysis of Bilingual Education programs at MALAS conference.
November 1999. "Congressional Overseas Travel: Implications for Future Global Development." Analysis of congressional travel presented at the MALAS conference.
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