Media and Critical Studies

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Overview

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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- Program Information in EIU Catalog

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

Dr. Angela Jacobs, Graduate Coordinator

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