Mr. Frank Bucquoy
Lecturer
Office Location
Bldg. 46T, Rm. 101
Phone
(805) 756-2343
Courses
● COMS 101, Public Speaking
● COMS 145 Reasoning, Argumentation, and Writing
● English 114, Expository English
Education
● M.B.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
● B.A., Political Science, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
● Single Subject Teaching Credential, Language Arts
● Graduate Study in English
Notes
Franklin Bucquoy is a Lecturer in the Communication Studies Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where he teaches COMS 101 Public Speaking and COMS 145, Reasoning and Argumentation. He has also taught English 114 Expository English and Political Science 101, American Government. His academic and professional background spans communication, political science, business, English, education, and military service.
Professor Bucquoy earned both his M.B.A. and bachelor's degree in Political Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He also holds a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Language Arts and graduate study in English. His teaching experience includes college-level instruction in English, political science, and communications, as well as extensive experience teaching at the secondary level.
Prior to his career in education, Professor Bucquoy served in the United States Navy, specializing in cryptologic communications and intelligence. His military experience contributes to his interest in clear and purposeful communication, critical analysis, information, and the accurate evaluation and transmission of complex ideas. His academic interests focus on geopolitical fragmentation, decentralization, and realignment, the decline of globalization, and its effect on political and military conflict.
At Cal Poly, Professor Bucquoy emphasizes the practical application of communication and critical-thinking skills. In Public Speaking, he works with students to develop confidence, organization, audience awareness, and effective delivery. In Reasoning, Argumentation and Writing he emphasizes critical thinking, marshaling evidence, logical analysis, and the ability to construct and evaluate arguments while engaging thoughtfully with competing perspectives.
His teaching philosophy reflects Cal Poly's "Learn by Doing" approach. He believes students become stronger communicators through practice, discussion, constructive feedback, and the application of communication principles to real-world situations. His goal is to create an engaging, inclusive and equitable classroom environment that encourages students to think independently, express their ideas confidently, challenge assumptions respectfully, and to develop communication skills they can carry into their professional and personal lives.