Media and Critical Studies

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The focus of the Media and Critical Studies concentration is to explore various literatures that highlight institutionalized and structural power differentials as they relate to rhetorical and discursive constructions of race and ethnicity, gender, socio-economic class, sexuality, and global/geographical location. Situated within a framework that highlights studies in rhetoric and media within the communication discipline, Media and Critical Studies is an exploration of theory and practice. The curriculum exposes students to numerous theoretical approaches including, but not limited to, Marxism, the political economy of communication, semiotics and visual studies, feminism, queer studies, race and identity politics, gender studies, media and representation, and postcolonial studies.

Degree: Master of Arts

Completion time: 36 hours

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Name Type
Communication Studies Major
Communication Studies Graduate
Communication Studies Minor
Broadcast Journalism Option (Undergrad)
Communication in Organizations Option (Undergrad)
Interpersonal Communication Option (Undergrad)
Communication and Leadership Option Option (Grad)
Communication Studies Pedagogy Option Option (Grad)
Interpersonal Communication Processes Concentration (Grad)
Strategic Communication Concentration (Grad)

Dr. Angela Jacobs, Graduate Coordinator

Buzzard Hall 2419
Email: asjacobs@eiu.edu
URL: /commstudiesgrad/critical.php