University of South Florida Scholar Commons Graduate Theses and Dissertations Graduate School 2007 Public relations practices in Puerto Rico: An exploratory qualitative study Delia R. Jourde University of South Florida Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd Part of the American Studies Commons Scholar Commons Citation Jourde, Delia R., "Public relations practices in Puerto Rico: An exploratory qualitative study" (2007). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/2233 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate School at Scholar Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Graduate Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of Scholar Commons. For more information, please contact
[email protected]. Public Relations Practices in Puerto Rico: An Exploratory Qualitative Study by Delia R. Jourde A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts School of Mass Communications College of Arts and Sciences University of South Florida Major Professor: Derina R. Holtzhausen, Ph.D. Kimberly Golombisky, Ph.D. Kenneth C. Killebrew, Ph.D. Date of Approval: April 5, 2007 Keywords: Public Relations, Communications, U.S. Commonwealth, Culture, Case Study © Copyright 2007, Delia R. Jourde Dedication First, I would like to honor the great women in my family for being my inspiration and source of strength. Beginning with my grandmother, my aunt/godmother, and in particular my mother. For their powerful sense of self, commitment to higher education, and fantastic sense of humor. I thank you for everything mom. I would also like to thank the men in life.