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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

The Impact of Follower-Influencer Relationship Stages on Consumers’ Perceptions and Behavioral Intentions in the Context of Influencer Marketing , Khalid Obaid Alharbi

The Effect of Social Media (Instagram) Use Patterns on The Cultural and Athletic Identity of Black Female Collegiate Athletes’ Body Image Dissatisfaction , Shelbretta Kar’Anna Ball

Contextualizing Search: An Analysis of the Impacts of Construal Level Theory, Mood, and Product Type on Search Engine Activity , Jackson Everitt Carter

Words Evaporate, the Images Remain: Testing Visual Warnings in the Context of Intentions to Vape Among U.S. Adults as an Expansion of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) , Carl Arland Ciccarelli

Risk Propensity in Journalists: An Analysis of Journalists’ Personality Traits and How They Direct Behavior in the Field , Ellen Katherine Dunn

Online Information-Seeking and Cancer Screening Intention: An Analysis of the Health Information National Trends Survey 2022 , Rachel Aileen Ford

Always on Display: South Carolina Civil Rights Lawyer Matthew J. Perry Jr. Expanding the Civil Sphere Through the Courts and the News Media, 1954-1963 , Christopher G. Frear

Exploring the Agenda-Setting Dynamics Between Traditional Newspapers and Twitter During Mass Shooting Event , Yujin Heo

Extreme Persuasion: Analyzing Meaning Creation and Persuasive Strategies Within Extreme Discourse on Alternative Social Media , Naomi Kathryn Lawrence

Framing Police Brutality: An Analysis of Newspaper Coverage of Walter Scott’s Murder , Shamira S. McCray

Understanding Podcast Advertising Processing and Outcomes: An Analysis of Podcast Ad Types, Message Types, and Media Context on Consumer Responses , Colin Piacentine

The Unsung Heroes for Intercollegiate Athletics: Examining the Dialogic Principles of Communication in Community College Athletic Departments , Matthew Alan Stilwell

Exploring Trustworthiness Issues About Disaster-related Information Generated by Artificial Intelligence , Xin Tao

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

The Effect of Emotional Intensity, Arousal, and Valence On Online Video Ad Sharing , Chang Won Choi

“Power, Poison, Pain & Joy”: Applying a Critical Race Conceptual Model of Implicit Racial Bias to Narratives Framing Blackness in Black Sports Columns, Black Music, and Black Journalism , Christina Lauren Myers

Gatekeeping Blackness: Roles, Relationships, and Pressures of Black Television Journalists at a Time of Racial Reckoning , Denetra Walker

The Binge Viewing Index: Creating and Testing a New Measure , Larry J. Webster Jr.

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Portion of Profit Donations: CSR as Public Relations Strategy and its Relationships with Trust and Purchase Intentions , Branden Dylan Cameron Birmingham

The Role of Sexting in the Development of Romantic Relationships , Max Bretscher

Let’s Be Friends: Examining Consumer Brand Relationships Through the Lens Of Brand Personality, Engagement, and Reciprocal Altruism , Daniel D. Haun

Go with The Flow: Testing the Effects of Emotional Flow on Psychophysiological, Attitudinal, and Behavioral Changes , Chris R. Noland

Brand New: How Visual Context Shapes Initial Response To Logos and Corporate Visual Identity Systems , Robert A. Wertz

Inoculating the Public Against Misinformation: Testing The Effectiveness of “Pre-bunking” Techniques in the Context of Mental Illness and Violence , Nanlan Zhang

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Gun Violence and Advocacy Communication , Minhee Choi

The Role of Third-person Perceptions in Predicting the Public’s Support for Electronic Cigarette Advertising Regulations , Joon Kyoung Kim

Conservative Media’s Coverage of Coronavirus on YouTube: A Qualitative Analysis of Media Effects on Consumers , Michael J. Layer

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Problem Chain Recognition Effect and CSR Communication: Examining the Impact of Issue Salience and Proximity on Environmental Communication Behaviors , Nandini Bhalla

The Games Behind the Scenes: Newspaper Framing of Female African American Olympic Athletes , Martin Reece Funderburk

Effectiveness of a Brand’s Paid, Owned, and Earned Media in a Social Media Environment , Anan Wan

Providing Prevention Education About Child Sexual Abuse to Parents: Testing Media Effects on Knowledge, Behavioral Intentions and Outcomes , Jane Long Weatherred

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Creating an Online Social Movement in Socially Conservative Societies: A Case Study of Manshoor Blog Using Frame Alignment Process , Noura Abdullah Al-Duaijani

How S. C. Daily Newspapers Framed the Removal of the Confederate Flag from the State House Grounds in 2015 Through Letters to the Editor and Editorials , Thomas Craig Anderson

Breaking The Silence: Extending Theory To Address The Underutilization Of Mental Health Services Among Chinese Immigrants In The United States , Jo-Yun Queenie Li

Fandom In Politics: Scale Development And Validation , Won-Ki Moon

Fatal Force: A Conversation With Journalists Who Cover Deadly, Highly-Publicized Police Shootings , Denetra Walker

Domestic Extension Of Public Diplomacy: Media Competition For Credibility, Dependency And Activation Of Publics , Yicheng Zhu

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Hydraulic Fracturing In the United States: A Framing Analysis , Kenneth Stephen Cardell Jr.

Network vs. Netflix: A Comparative Content Analysis of Demographics Across Prime-Time Television and Netflix Original Programming , James Corfield

Framing Marijuana: A Study of How us Newspapers Frame Marijuana Legalization Stories and Framing Effects of Marijuana Stories , Hwalbin Kim

The Allure of Isis: Examining the Underlying Mechanisms that Helped the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria , Alexander Luchsinger

International Twitter Comments About 2016 U.S. Presidential Candidates Trump And Clinton: Agenda-Building Analysis In The U.S., U.K., Brazil, Russia, India and China , Jane O’Boyle

Is That Online Review Fake News? How Sponsorship Disclosure Influences Reader Credibility , Mark W. Tatge

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Measuring Strategic Communications , Jeffrey A. Ranta

Public Perceptions Of Genetically Modified Food On Social Media: A Content Analysis Of Youtube Comments On Videos , Nanlan Zhang

Toward A Situational Technology Acceptance Model: Combining the Situational Theory of Problem Solving and Technology Acceptance Model to Promote Mobile Donations for Nonprofit Organizations , Yue Zheng

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Promoting HPV Vaccination for Male Young Adults: Effects of Social Influence , Wan Chi Leung

Redneckaissance: Honey Boo Boo, Tumblr, and the Stereotype of Poor White Trash , Ashley F. Miller

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Conflicted Union: Culture, Economics and European Union Media Policy , Daphney Pernola Barr

Beating Down the Fear: The Civil Sphere and Political Change in South Carolina, 1940-1962 , Sid Bedingfield

The State v. Perry: Comparative Newspaper Coverage of South Carolina's Most Prominent Civil Rights Lawyer , Christopher G. Frear

(MASCOT) NATION: EXAMINING UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAMS’ FACEBOOK PAGES , Matthew J. Haught

Innovation Among Georgian Journalism Educators: A Network Analysis Perspective , Ana Keshelashvili

Emotional Bond between the Creator and the Avatar: Changes in Behavioral Intentions to Engage in Alcohol-Related Traffic Risk Behaviors , Hokyung Kim

Handcuffing Speech: Federal Fraud Statutes and the Criminalization of Advertising , Carmen Maye

Social Movements, Media, and Democratization in Georgia , Maia Mikashavidze

Am I in Danger? : Predictors and Behavioral Outcomes of Public Perception of Risk Associated with Food Hazards , Sang-Hwa Oh

Parental Mediation of Adolescent Movie Viewing , Larry James Webster Jr.

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Political Advertising In Kuwait - A Functional Discourse Analysis , Jasem Alqaseer

The Westernization of Advertisements Published In Kuwaiti Newspapers From 1992 to 2012; A Content Analysis , Farah Taleb Alrefai

What Can Reader Comments to News Online Contribute to Engagement and Interactivity? A Quantitative Approach , Brett A. Borton

Exploring a paradigm shift: The New York Times' framing of sub-Saharan Africa in stories of conflict, war and development during the Cold War and post-Cold War eras, 1945-2009 , Zadok Opero Ekimwere

Mental Health On Youtube: Exploring the Potential of Interactive Media to Change Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors About Mental Health , Caroline Belser Foster

That's News to Me: An Exploratory Study of the Uses and Gratifications of Current Events On Social Media of 18-24 Year-Olds , John Vincent Karlis

Making Stewardship Meaningful For Nonprofits: Stakeholder Motivations, Attitudes, Loyalty and Behaviors , Geah N. Pressgrove

An Alternative Path: The Intellectual Legacy of James W. Carey , Matthew Ross

The Corporation in the Marketplace of Ideas: The Law and Economics of Corporate Political Speech , Matthew W. Telleen

Child Sexual Abuse In the Media: Is Institutional Failure to Blame? , Jane Long Weatherred

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

The Relationship Between Facebook Use and Religiosity Among Emerging Adults , Heidi D. Campbell

Attribute Agenda Setting, Attribtue Priming, and The Public's Evaluation of Genetically Modified (GM) Food in South Korea , Soo Yun Kim

What's Mine is Yours: An Exploratory Study of Attitudes and Conceptions About Online Personal Privacy In the Socialist Republic of Vietnam , Patrick Sharbaugh

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

How Journalists Perceive Internal and External Influence: A Qualitative Assessment of Local Television Reporters' Ethical Decision-Making , Beth Eckard Concepcion

Collective Memory of the War In Iraq: An Analysis of Letters to the Editor and Public Opinion Polls, 2003-2008 , Lisa Cash Luedeman

A Framing Analysis and Model of Barack Obama in Political Cartoons , Anthony Palmer

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Breaking Down the Fear' -- John H. Mccray, Accommodationism and theFraming of the Civil Rights Struggle in South Carolina, 1940-1948 , Sid Bedingfield

Do You See What I See?: A Comparative Content Analysis of Iraq War Photographs As Published In the New York Times and the Tehran Times , Garen Cansler

Exploring Intention to Adopt Mobile Tv Services In the U.S.: Toward A New Model With Cognitive-Based and Emotional-Based Constructs , Seoyoon Choi

Media Representations and Implications For Collective Memory: A Grounded Theory Analysis of TV News Broadcasts of Hillary Clinton From 1993-2008 , Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin

Resonance and Elaboration: the Framing Effect of Chinese Product Safety Issue Coverage , Ji Pan

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This collection includes theses, dissertations, and professional papers from the University of Montana Department of Communication Studies. Theses, dissertations, and professional papers from all University of Montana departments and programs may be searched here.

Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

The Role of Face Threats in Understanding Target’s Interpretation of a Tease , Shawn M. Deegan

RETROSPECTIVE AND INTERACTIVE ANALYSES OF PARENT-ADOLESCENT STORYTELLING ABOUT ALCOHOL , Kiersten Marie Falck

A CASE OF WATER: A RHETORICAL ANALYSIS OF THE LEGAL AND SOCIAL EFFECTS OF THE ARIZONA V. NAVAJO NATION SUPREME COURT CASE , Mykel Patrick Greene

To Revise Or Not To Revise: How Feedback Type, Interpersonal Liking, and Messenger Credibility Influence Revision , Rachel Jane Jensen

The National Football League's Problem , Marley R. Merchen

Menopause in The Public Sphere: The Consciousness-Raising Practices of Technical and Experiential Experts , Emma J. Murdock

Minimizing Toxicity and Maximizing Social Connection in Collegiate Esports Teams , Julia Kay Tonne

EXPLORING CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENTS WITH CONSIDERATION TO COMMUNICATION ACCOMMODATION THEORY , Wendy K. Yeboah

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

COMEDY, CAMARADERIE, AND CONFLICT: USING HUMOR TO DEFUSE DISPUTES AMONG FRIENDS , Sheena A. Bringa

Navigating Toxic Identities Within League of Legends , Jeremy Thomas Miner

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

UNDERSTANDING MEDIA RICHNESS AND SOCIAL PRESENCE: EXPLORING THE IMPACTS OF MEDIA CHANNELS ON INDIVIDUALS’ LEVELS OF LONELINESS, WELL-BEING, AND BELONGING , Ashley M. Arsenault

CANCELING VS. #CANCEL CULTURE: AN ANALYSIS ON THE SURVEILLANCE AND DISCIPLINE OF SOCIAL MEDIA BEHAVIOR THROUGH COMPETING DISCOURSES OF POWER , Julia G. Bezio

DISTAL SIBLING GRIEF: EXPLORING EMOTIONAL AFFECT AND SALIENCE OF LISTENER BEHAVIORS IN STORIES OF SIBLING DEATH , Margaret C. Brock

Is Loss a Laughing Matter?: A Study of Humor Reactions and Benign Violation Theory in the Context of Grief. , Miranda B. Henrich

The Request Is Not Compatible: Competing Frames of Public Lands Discourse in the Lolo Peak Ski Resort Controversy , Philip A. Sharp

Patient Expectations, Satisfaction, and Provider Communication Within the Oncology Experience , Elizabeth Margaret Sholey

Psychological Safety at Amazon: A CCO Approach , Kathryn K. Zyskowski

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Discourse of Renewal: A Qualitative Analysis of the University of Montana’s COVID-19 Crisis Communication , Haley Renae Gabel

Activating Hope: How Functional Support Can Improve Hope in Unemployed Individuals , Rylee P. Walter

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

THE HOME AS A SITE OF FAMILY COMMUNICATED NARRATIVE SENSE-MAKING: GRIEF, MEANING, AND IDENTITY THROUGH “CLEANING OUT THE CLOSET” , Kendyl A. Barney

CRISIS AS A CONSTANT: UNDERSTANDING THE COMMUNICATIVE ENACTMENT OF COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE WITHIN THE EXTENSION DISASTER EDUCATION NETWORK (EDEN) , Danielle Maria Farley

FOSTERING COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE IN COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION: EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE FOUNDATIONS TRAINING , Shanay L. Healy

Belonging for Dementia Caregivers , Sabrina Singh

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Making the Most of People We Do Not Like: Capitalizing on Negative Feedback , Christopher Edward Anderson

Understanding the Relationship Between Discursive Resources and Risk-Taking Behaviors in Outdoor Adventure Athletes , Mira Ione Cleveland

Service Failure Management in High-End Hospitality Resorts , Hunter A. Dietrich

Fear, Power, & Teeth (2007) , Olivia Hockenbroch

The climate change sublime: Leveraging the immense awe of the planetary threat of climate change , Sean D. Quartz

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

The Relationship Between Memorable Messages and Identity Construction , Raphaela P. Barros Campbell

Wonder Woman: A Case Study for Critical Media Literacy , Adriana N. Fehrs

Curated Chaos: A Rhetorical Study of Axmen , Rebekah A. McDonald

THE ROLE OF BIPOLAR DISORDER, STIGMA, AND HURTFUL MESSAGES IN ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS , Callie Parrish

Cruising to be a Board Gamer: Understanding Socialization Relating to Board Gaming and The Dice Tower , Benjamin Wassink

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

STEAMED: EXAMINATIONS OF POWER STRUGGLES ON THE VALUE FORUM , richard E. babb

Beyond the Bike; Identity and Belonging of Free Cycles Members , Caitlyn Lewis

Adherence and Uncertainty Management: A Test Of The Theory Of Motivated Information Management , Ryan Thiel

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Redskins Revisited: Competing Constructions of the Washington Redskins Mascot , Eean Grimshaw

A Qualitative Analysis of Belonging in Communities of Practice: Exploring Transformative Organizational Elements within the Choral Arts , Aubrielle J. Holly

Training the Professoraite of Tomorrow: Implementing the Needs Centered Training Model to Instruct Graduate Teaching Assistants in the use of Teacher Immediacy , Leah R. Johnson

Beyond Blood: Examining the Communicative Challenges of Adoptive Families , Mackensie C. Minniear

Attitudes Toward Execution: The Tragic and Grotesque Framing of Capital Punishment in the News , Katherine Shuy

Knowledge and Resistance: Feminine Style and Signifyin[g] in Michelle Obama’s Public Address , Tracy Valgento

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

BLENDED FRAMEWORK: BILL MCKIBBEN'S USE OF MELODRAMA AND COMEDY IN ENVIRONMENTAL RHETORIC , Megan E. Cullinan

THE INFLUENCE OF MEDICAL DRAMAS ON PATIENT EXPECTATIONS OF PHYSICIAN COMMUNICATION , Kayla M. Fadenrecht

Diabesties: How Diabetic Support on Campus can Alleviate Diabetic Burnout , Kassandra E. Martin

Resisting NSA Surveillance: Glenn Greenwald and the public sphere debate about privacy , Rebecca Rice

Rhetoric, participation, and democracy: The positioning of public hearings under the National Environmental Policy Act , Kevin C. Stone

Socialization and Volunteers: A Training Program for Volunteer Managers , Allison M. Sullivan

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

THIRD PARTY EFFECTS OF AFFECTIONATE COMMUNICATION IN FAMILY SUBSYSTEMS: EXAMINING INFLUENCE ON AFFECTIONATE COMMUNICATION, MENTAL WELL-BEING, AND FAMILY SATISFACTION , Timothy M. Curran

Commodity or Dignity? Nurturing Managers' Courtesy Nurtures Workers' Productivity , Montana Rafferty Moss

"It Was My Job to Keep My Children Safe": Sandra Steingraber and the Parental Rhetoric of Precaution , Mollie Katherine Murphy

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Free Markets: ALEC's Populist Constructions of "the People" in State Politics , Anne Sherwood

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

COMMUNICATIVE CONSTRUCTION OF EXPECTATIONS: AN EXAMINATION OF EXPECTATIONS REGARDING MOTHERS IN NARRATIVE CONSTRUCTION , Jordan A. Allen

Let’s talk about sex: A training program for parents of 4th and 5th grade children , Elizabeth Kay Eickhoff

"You Is The Church": Identity and Identification in Church Leadership , Megan E. Gesler

This land is your land, this land is my land: A qualitative study of tensions in an environmental decision making group , Gabriel Patrick Grelle

The Constitution of Queer Identity in the 1972 APA Panel, "Psychiatry: Friend or Foe to Homosexuals? A Dialogue" , Dustin Vern Edward Schneider

The Effect of Religious Similarity on the Use of Relational Maintenance Strategies in Marriages , Jamie Karen Taylor

Justice, Equality, and SlutWalk: The Rhetoric of Protesting Rape Culture , Dana Whitney Underwood

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Collective Privacy Boundary Turbulence and Facework Strategies: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of South Korea and the United States , Min Kyong Cho

COMMUNICATING ARTIFACTS: AN ANALYSIS OF HOW MUSEUMS COMMUNICATE ORGANIZATIONAL IDENTITY DURING TIMES OF CONTROVERSY AND FINANCIAL STRAIN , Amanda Renee Cornuke

Communication Apprehension and Perceived Responsiveness , Elise Alexandra Fanney

Improving Patient-Provider Communication in the Health Care context , Charlotte M. Glidden

What They Consider, How They Decide: Best Practices of Technical Experts in Environmental Decision-Making , Cassandra J. Hemphill

Rebuilding Place: Exploring Strategies to Align Place Identity During Relocation , Brigette Renee McKamey

Sarah Palin, Conservative Feminism, and the Politics of Family , Jasmine Rose Zink

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Salud, Dignidad, Justicia: Articulating "Choice" and "Reproductive Justice" for Latinas in the United States , Kathleen Maire de Onis

Environmental Documentary Film: A Contemporary Tool For Social Movement , Rachel Gregg

In The Pink: The (Un)Healthy Complexion of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month , Kira Stacey Jones

Jihad as an Ideograph: Osama bin Laden's rhetorical weapon of choice , Faye Lingarajan

The Heart of the Matter: The Function and Relational Effects of Humor for Cardiovascular Patients , Nicholas Lee Lockwood

Feeling the Burn: A Discursive Analysis of Organizational Burnout in Seasonal Wildland Firefighters , Whitney Eleanor Marie Maphis

Making A Comeback: An Exploration of Nontraditional Students & Identity Support , Jessica Kate McFadden

In the Game of Love, Play by the Rules: Implications of Relationship Rule Consensus over Honesty and Deception in Romantic Relationships , Katlyn Elise Roggensack

Assessing the balance: Burkean frames and Lil' Bush , Elizabeth Anne Sills

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

The Discipline of Identity: Examining the Challenges of Developing Interdisciplinary Identities Within the Science Disciplines , Nicholas Richard Burk

Occupational Therapists: A Study of Managing Multiple Identities , Katherine Elise Lloyd

Discourse, Identity, and Culture in Diverse Organizations: A Study of The Muslim Students Association (University of Montana) , Burhanuddin Bin Omar

The Skinny on Weight Watchers: A Critical Analysis of Weight Watcher's Use of Metaphors , Ashlynn Laura Reynolds-Dyk

You Got the Job, Now What?: An Evaluation of the New Employee Orientation Program at the University of Montana , Shiloh M. A. Sullivan

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Because We Have the Power to Choose: A Critical Analysis of the Rhetorical Strategies Used in Merck's Gardasil Campaign , Brittney Lee Buttweiler

Communicative Strategies Used in the Introduction of Spirituality in the Workplace , Matthew Alan Condon

Cultures in Residence: Intercultural Communication Competence for Residence Life Staff , Bridget Eileen Flaherty

The Influence of Sibling Support on Children's Post-Divorce Adjustment: A Turning Point Analysis , Kimberly Ann Jacobs

TALK ABOUT “HOOKING UP”: HOW COLLEGE STUDENTS‟ ACCOUNTS OF “HOOKING UP” IN SOCIAL NETWORKS INFLUENCES ENGAGING IN RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOR , Amanda J. Olson

The Effect of Imagined Interactions on Secret Revelation and Health , Adam Stephens Richards

Teaching Intercultural Communication Competence in the Healthcare Context , Jelena Stojakovic

Quitting versus Not Quitting: The Process and Development of an Assimilation Program Within Opportunity Resources, Inc. , Amanda N. Stovall

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

IMAGES AS A LAYER OF POSITIVE RHETORIC: A VALUES-BASED CASE STUDY EXPLORING THE INTERACTION BETWEEN VISUAL AND VERBAL ELEMENTS FOUND ON A RURAL NATURAL RESOURCES NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WEBSITE , Vailferree Stilwell Brechtel

Relational Transgressions in Romantic Relationships: How Individuals Negotiate the Revelation and Concealment of Transgression Information within the Social Network , Melissa A. Maier

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

THE SOCIALIZATION OF SEASONAL EMPLOYEES , Maria Dawn Blevins

Friends the family you choose (no matter what: An investigation of fictive kin relationships amoung young adults. , Kimberly Anne Clinger

Public relations in nonprofit organizations: A guide to establishing public relations programs in nonprofit settings , Megan Kate Gale

Negotiated Forgiveness in Parent-Child Relationships: Investigating Links to Politeness, Wellness and Sickness , Jennifer Lynn Geist

Developing and Communicating Better Sexual Harassment Policies Through Ethics and Human Rights , Thain Yates Hagan

Managing Multiple Identities: A Qualitative Study of Nurses and Implications for Work-Family Balance , Claire Marie Spanier

BEYOND ORGANIC: DEFINING ALTERNATIVES TO USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC , Jennifer Ann von Sehlen

Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006

Graduate Teaching Assistant Interpretations and Responses to Student Immediacy Cues , Clair Owen Canfield

Verbal negotiation of affection in romantic relationships , Andrea Ann Richards

Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005

Art of forgiveness , Carrie Benedict

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Are You Still Watching: An Overview of Streaming in India Biswas, Indroneil Bir ( University of Oregon , 2024-08-07 ) The rise of the internet and digital technologies in the last three decades has transformed how individuals and societies consume, and make sense of, media. Digital penetration affects almost every aspect of social life, ...
Reproducing the Frontier: How Media Images Shape Perceptions of Natural Environments of Wilderness. Wilson, Travis ( University of Oregon , 2024-08-07 ) The visual image has long been renowned for its world-shaping abilities. This study argues that the worlds of images give life to visual cultures for how audiences go about “visualizing” physical space through images that ...
Mino-Bimaadiziwin: Culturally Responsive Health Messaging in Ojibwe Communities Mahliaire, Nii ( University of Oregon , 2024-08-07 ) In response to the opioid crisis disproportionately affecting Native American populations, this dissertation examines the communication preferences of the Ojibwe community in Northern Minnesota for addiction recovery program ...
Daring to Define Televisual Defiance: Investigating queerness, trauma, and identity on the CW post-2016 Caprioglio, Teresa ( University of Oregon , 2024-08-07 ) In 2016, the CW network series The 100 came under fire for the on-screen death of a lesbian series regular, immediately following a queer sexual encounter. In the aftermath, fans, trade press, and even network insiders ...
#Storytime: An Analysis of Health Crisis Narratives, Conspiracies & New Digital Media Lorenzo, Samantha ( University of Oregon , 2024-08-07 ) The main objective of this dissertation is to examine health crisis narratives and their relationship to message perception and conspiratorial ideations. Through empirical data and observations, this research investigates ...
Neoliberalism and TikTok’s Day in the Life Trend Kartalija, Trevor ( University of Oregon , 2024-08-07 ) TikTok’s Day in the Life trend, in which users show a typical day in their work life, provides an example of how neoliberal ideology is reflected through social media content as users’ performances in this trend depict ...
Exploring the strategic use of social media in environmental sanitation campaigns in Ghana Bisilki, Isaac ( University of Oregon , 2024-08-07 ) This dissertation explores the strategic use of social media in environmental sanitation campaigns in the sub-Saharan African country Ghana. It offers insights into the phenomenon of social media use by Environmental ...
THE ROLE OF PODCASTS AND THEIR INFLUENCE IN SHAPING AFRICAN DIASPORA RELATIONSHIPS IN THE UNITED STATES Apiyo, Robert ( University of Oregon , 2024-08-07 ) This dissertation examines the role and influence of podcasts in shaping intragroup relationships among African diasporan groups present in the U.S. Based on a qualitative case study analysis of three podcasts -- The Stoop, ...
A Voice in the Wilderness: A Political Economic Examination of Three Alaska Public Broadcasting Organizations Schroder, Matthew ( University of Oregon , 2024-08-07 ) This dissertation examines three public broadcasting organizations in the state of Alaska. Alaska’s public broadcasting system was defunded by the state government in 2019. Amidst the cuts and during other times of duress, ...
The Problem of Publishing an Agricultural and Home Journal in India Raj, Kummar Sri Mohan V. ( University of Oregon , 1935-06 )
Power Considerations as Invisible Filters of Local Involvement in Participatory Climate Adaptation: The Case of Ghana's Effutu Municipality Koomson, Paul ( University of Oregon , 2024-01-10 ) The rising incidence and severity of environmental disasters associated with climate change and the acknowledged failure of adaptation projects to address the priority needs of marginalized and most vulnerable social groups ...
Voting Behind Bars: Policy and Predictions of Total Enfranchisement for Incarcerated Voters in the United States Tabor, Courtney ( University of Oregon , 2024-01-09 ) Nearly five million Americans remain disenfranchised because of their incarceration or felon status. Through this dissertation project, I study two legislative campaigns and conduct a nationwide experiment to better ...
Representation and Exploitation of War and Conflict: Publicly Appropriable Media as Low Hanging Fruit McLaughlin, Andrew ( University of Oregon , 2024-01-09 ) This dissertation examines the phenomenon of War Porn, a term that describes the visual destruction of bodies in conflict to elicit a visceral reaction in viewers for the purposes of titillation and entertainment. I examine ...

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College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) senior theses can be archived in the University of Michigan’s Deep Blue online library . Honors theses are a permanent part of the University’s intellectual legacy. Deep Blue makes these works accessible to the scholarly community for the long term, providing a single, permanent URL for reference. Please use the information below as reference to search for past Communication and Media senior theses in the library database.

Ava Ben-David : Can’t Get Off the Kishkes: Unpacking Jewish Representations in Seinfeld

Adviser: Hollis Griffin

Reilly Buckley : “It’s About All of Us”: Discussions of Race and Racism in Children's Television Post-George Floyd

Adviser: Hollis Griffin

Calista Clouse : Waves of Division?: How Podcasts Fuel Political Disinformation and Polarization in Partisan Media

Adviser: Brian Weeks

Qingyu Dai : Contentious and Clashing Feminism---Unpacking the Bot-Mediated Feminist Discourses on Weibo

Adviser: Cara Wallis

Gabrielle Gjerding : “Sex Sells,” But at What Cost? The Impact of Sexualized Instagram Beauty Advertisements on Women’s Body Satisfaction and Self-Objectification

Adviser: Sonya Dal Cin

Austin Knapp Rueffer : The Desire to be Desired: A Socio-Linguistic Understanding of Gay Men’s Perpetuation of Hookup Culture

Adviser: Holllis Griffin

Thejas Varma : Identity and Belonging: South Asian Americans Navigating K-pop Industry and Fandom

Adviser: Jimmy Draper

Muziyi Wang : Choose to Chore? A Sentiment Study over Audiences on TikTok #Housewife Influncers’ Vlog

Adviser: Yanna Krupnikov

Remi Zhang : Deconstructing Beauty Ideals: Presentation of Beauty on Douyin and Young Chinese Women's Perspectives

Adviser: Scott Campbell

Yiheng Zhang : Cyber Impressions: The Impact of Social Media Dynamics on International College Student Vloggers

Adviser: Hang Lu

Dalton Barthold : Inflating the Monster: The Systematic Co-Optation, Commodification, and Colonization of Critical Race Theory in the News Media -- A Critical Analysis of CRT News Coverage

Adviser: Jamie Moshin

Eleveny Shiyi Chen : The Era of the Great Schism: Is Liberal-Conservative Still a Valid Ideological Categorization in American Society? Adviser: Josh Pasek

Keyin (Chloe) Fan : Influencer Femininity on the Chinese Social Media Platform Red

Nina A. Fazio : A Whole New Ball Game: Media Coverage of Male and Female Professional Athletes Following Public Mental Health Disclosures Adviser: Jimmy Draper

Yuewei Gao : Uses and Gratifications of "A Day in the Life of a College Student" Vlogs

Adviser: Kristen Harrison

Samantha M. Gay : The American Fairytale of A Black Male Athlete: Investigating the Characterization of Black Male Athletes in American Sports and Entertainment Media

Adviser: Devon Powers

Julia Goldish : Abortion! Abortion! Read All About It!: News Coverage of Abortion After the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Decision

Jingjing (Jenny) Han : The Optimal Timbre for Advertisements’ Background Music: Examine the Causality Between Timbre and Ad Viewers’ Cognitive and Emotional Reactions

Ethan Jensen : Collective Action and State Intervention: The Attempted Rail Strike of 2022

Shujun Li : BM or BMI? Cross-Platform Comparison: Brandy Melville and Its Effects on Female College Students’ Self-Evaluation of Body Image

Yilin Sun : Beauty in RED: How Social Media Influencers Construct Aesthetic Norms of Chinese Women

Rowena Tang : Flow Theory in Digital Media Platform: What is affecting your watching experience?

Adviser: Jan van Den Bulck

Ruowen Wang : "Defending the Water and Mother Earth": Indigenous Anti-Pipeline Campaigns on Twitter

Jaewoo Yim : Authenticity is Key: The Relationship between Perceived Brand Authenticity and Customer-Based Brand Equity in Fashion Retail

Adviser: Scott Campbell

Aiyla Arif : Fan Perception of Athlete Activism on Instagram

Adviser: Sitong Guo

Barbara Collins: Political Participation and Work Style: Changes in Civic Engagement

Adviser: Josh Pasek

Princess Ewang : Who is Guilty and Who is Innocent?: An Experimental Study of Drug Depiction in Media and Blame Placement on Racial Groups

Rachel Pordy : Fashion for a Select Few: The Role of Stereotyping and Underrepresentation of Plus-Size Fashion in The Media

Rachel Rollman : The Anthropocene: The Fate of All of Humanity Relies on a Sustainable Diet

Advisers: Sol Hart and Scott Campbell

Kayleah Son : Distortion in Democratic Discourse: How Deepfakes Impact Individual Truth-Bias in Disinformation Detection

Eliz Akgun : The Paradox of Mindfulness-Meditation Applications: A Path for Solitude in the Digital Age

Juliana Braga Beduschi : “Beauty Knows No Boundaries:”Bathing Suits, Beauty, and Black Lives Matter in the 2020 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

Marie Louise Grace : Originalism and Our Media; A Supreme Court Case Analysis

Adviser: Faith Sparr

Valerie Le : Young Queer Asian American Engagement with Media Representations

Daniela Lugo : The Misrepresentation of Women of Color in the Fashion Industry and its Effects on Women of Color

Daniela Mirell : Fighting for Racial Equality in a World of Gender Inequality: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Online Newspapers’ Coverage of Professional Athletes and Social Justice in 2020

Madison Mueller : Post Social Media Use Guilt, Predispositions, and Motivations: A Correlational Study

Madeline Mustion : Media Portrayal Interpretation of Mental Health and Masculinity for Male Athletes at the University of Michigan

Clare Elizabeth Oliver-DiPaola : Brand affinity: Consumer reception of physically disabled models and prosthetics in fashion advertising

Joseph Kyuhyun Sim : Online Support Networks and Attitudes Towards Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders

Jiatong Song : User Behaviors and Attitudes towards Short-video Platforms and Live Streaming–A Case Study of Douyin

Elizabeth Williams : News in 280 Characters: Examining Political News Social Media Posts

Ellery Benson : #Ad: The Effects of Explicit and Stealth Branding on Instagram on Attitudes Towards Health Influencers and Brands Adviser: Kristen Harrison

Marialaura Garcia : Title missing

Adviser: Caitlin Lawson

Hannah Hansen : Is Orange the New Black?: Investigating Fictional Character Portrayals and Real World Prison Reform Perceptions

Adviser: Jan Van den Bulck

Mary Jo Kelly : Title missing

Anna S. Lear : How the Nature of Sportswear Advertising Affects Consumer Values and Brand Perceptions

Adviser: Ariel Hasell

Callie Lisee : Not Your Average Hero: Trauma, Fatherhood, and Complex Masculinities in Video Games

Adviser: Susan Douglas

Xinyuan Luo : Young Women's Attitudes Towards Chinese Beauty Apps

Kayla R. Waterman : The new norm?: Descriptive norms of online expression on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Snapchat

Ziyuan Zhang : Beyond liking and subscribing: How college women perceive and navigate their relationships with beauty YouTubers

Fangwei Zhao : Imagination of Mobile Media Through Advertising: Thematic Analysis of 4G and 5G Ads in China and the US

Amber Bates - A Hostile Online Environment: Toxic Masculinity and Aggression Resulting from Unregulated YouTube Content

Adviser: Muniba Saleem

Tia Burton - “Are you Afro-Latina because you’re wearing an afro?”: Identifying Constructions of Afro-Latinidad, an Intersectional Identity, in American Media

Jaqcueline Delgado - Queer Latina Representation in the Media

Sydney Foy - When Will They #BelieveHer?: The Role of Partisanship and Framing of Sexual Misconduct in the News

Adele Gendron - “Brighten myself back up a bit” : 13 Reasons Why, Conversation and Reaching Out

Allie Koestler - Don’t Skip the Ad: Evaluating the Influence of Empowering YouTube Advertisements on Self-Help Content

Katherine Mercer - #AerieFAKE?: Exploring the impact of commodity feminism on young female audiences

Bashair Pasha - #RepresentationMatters: Effects of Muslim Media Portrayals on Muslim American College Students

Mekenna Eisert : #13ReasonsWhy: Understanding Suicide Interpretations in Today's Media Atmosphere

Ellie Homant : LGBTQ-Tube: The Construction of an Authentic and Expert Self in Beauty Videos by LGBTQ-Identified YouTubers

Adviser: Katherine Sender

McKinley Horwitz : Through the Altered Looking Glass: How Social Pressures on Instagram Influence Female Users' Self-Perception

Kelsye Hurt : Eating in the Digital Age: Students' Food Choices, Consumer Behavior, and Food App Usage

Emily Johanson : Making Meaning Out of Marvel: Exploring How Fan Perceptions of & Interactions with the Actor Influence Use of the Superhero Charachter in Fan Practices

Ian Leach : Elite Bird Watching: Evaluating Newspaper Sourcing of Barack Obama's and Donald Trump's Presidential Tweets

Ramia Mitchell : Consistently #TeamNatural: How Natural Hair Brands Intersect Natural Hair, Black Culture, and Community-Building Using Social Media

Adviser: Andre Brock

Xiaolei Wang : Do You Trust Doctors?: Framing and Blame Attribution in Medical News Stories

Sara Benson : Google Misconduct: Implications of Digital Media for Juror Impartiality

Emily Harmon : Social Media Screening and Job Hiring: Comparing Applicant Concerns about Facebook and LinkedIn

Adviser: Muzammil Hussain

Lindsay Hurwitz : Can’t Stop Watching: The Emotional Implications of Binge Watching

Emily Levy : From “Ew” to “Oh!”: Study of Graphic Images and Desensitization on Twitter

Adviser: Jan Van den Bulck

Danielle Litwak : R.I.P. SOPA: A Critical Analysis of the Discourse Surrounding the 2011 Failed Legislation

Joanna McKelvey : Sex Q & A: Sexual Health Content in Print and Online Advice Platforms in 2006 and 2016

Eli Scheinholtz : BuzzFed: How Digital News Quality Affects Candidate Knowledge and Preferences

Adviser: Josh Pasek

Gabrielle Wesseldyk : (Don’t) Do it for the Gram: Upward Social Comparison, Self-Discrepancy and Body Shame among College-Aged Instagram Users

Jenna Wilamowski : Imagine That!: Implications of Posting to the Imagined Audience on Facebook for User Behavior and Attitude

Amie Diamond : Explaining Users’ Attitudes Toward Online Targeted Advertising: The Roles of User and Advertisement Characteristics

Madeleine Kimble : Online Gendered Harassment and Violence: Naming the Harm and Punishing the Behavior

Jacquelyn Goldman : Docusoap Celebrities: Attributes That Lead to Success Beyond Reality Television

Marjorie McCurry : Can Happiness Buy Money? The Implication of Emotion on Donations to Humanitarian Causes Through Video Advertisements

Ellen Wagner : Can Tweeting about Television Shows Build Social Capital? Evidence From a Novel Approach

Adviser: Joshua Pasek

Gia Tammone : Not Sanctioned by the State: Radical Criminals, the Press, and the Twentieth Century

Adviser: Derek Vaillant

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Media Studies Theses and Dissertations

This collection contains theses and dissertations from the Department of Media Studies, collected from the Scholarship@Western Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository

Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

Networks of Resistance: A Regional Analysis of Extractive Conflicts in Central America , Giada Ferrucci

Arts-Informed Storytelling: How Arts-Informed Research was Used with Six Indigenous Peoples in London, Ont. , Percy Sherwood

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Witnessing Conspiracy Theories: Developing an Intersectional Approach to Conspiracy Theory Research , David Guignion

Canadians Redefining R&B: The Online Marketing of Drake, Justin Bieber, and Jessie Reyez , Amara Pope Ms.

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Instagram Influencers and their Youngest Female Followers , Amanda Jenkins

A descriptive analysis of sport nationalism, digital media, and fandom to launch the Canadian Premier League , Farzan Mirzazadeh

Influencer Engagement Pods and the Struggle Over Measure in Instagram Platform Labour , Victoria J. O'Meara

Radiant Dreams and Nuclear Nightmares: Japanese Resistance Narratives and American Intervention in Postwar Speculative Popular Culture , Aidan J. Warlow

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

More barriers than solutions: Women’s experiences of support with online abuse , Chandell E. Gosse

Heavy Metal Fundraisers: Entrepreneurial Recording Artists in Platform Capitalism , Jason Netherton

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Resistant Vulnerability in The Marvel Cinematic Universe's Captain America , Kristen Allison

Unwrapping the Toronto Christmas Market: An Examination of Tradition and Nostalgia in a Socially Constructed Space , Lydia J. Gibson

Trauma, Creativity, And Bearing Witness Through Art: Marian Kołodziej's Labyrinth , Alyssa Logie

Appropriating Play: Examining Twitch.tv as a Commercial Platform , Charlotte Panneton

Dead Men Walking: An Analysis of Working-Class Masculinity in Post-2008 Hollywood Film , Ryan Schroeder

Glocalization in China: An Analysis of Coca-Cola’s Brand Co-Creation Process with Consumers in China , Yinuo Shi

Critiquing the New Autonomy of Immaterial Labour: An Analysis of Work in the Artificial Intelligence Industry , James Steinhoff

Watching and Working Through: Navigating Non-being in Television Storytelling , Tiara Lalita Sukhan

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Hone the Means of Production: Craft Antagonism and Domination in the Journalistic Labour Process of Freelance Writers , Robert Bertuzzi

Invisible Labour: Support-Service Workers in India’s Information Technology Industry , Indranil Chakraborty

Exhibiting Human Rights: Making the Means of Dignity Visible , Amy J. Freier

Industrial Stagecraft: Tooling and Cultural Production , Jennifer A. Hambleton

Cultural Hybridity in the Contemporary Korean Popular Culture through the Practice of Genre Transformation , Kyunghee Kim

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Regarding Aid: The photographic situation of humanitarianism , Sonya de Laat

The Representation of the Canadian Government’s Warrantless Domestic Collection of Metadata in the Canadian Print News Media , Alan Del Pino

(Not) One of the Boys: A Case Study of Female Detectives on HBO , Darcy Griffin

Pitching the Feminist Voice: A Critique of Contemporary Consumer Feminism , Kate Hoad-Reddick

Local-Global Tensions: Professional Experience, Role Perceptions and Image Production of Afghan Photojournalists Working for a Global Audience , Saumava Mitra

A place for locative media: A theoretical framework for assessing locative media use in urban environments , Darryl A. Pieber

Mapping the Arab Diaspora: Examining Placelessness and Memory in Arab Art , Shahad Rashid

Settler Colonial Ways of Seeing: Documentary Governance of Indigenous Life in Canada and its Disruption , Danielle Taschereau Mamers

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Finding Your Way: Navigating Online News and Opinions , Charlotte Britten

Law and Abuse: Representations of Intimate Partner Homicide in Law Procedural Dramas , Jaime A. Campbell

Creative Management: Disciplining the Neoliberal Worker , Trent Cruz

No hay Sólo un Idioma, No hay Sólo una Voz: A Revisionist History of Chicana/os and Latina/os in Punk , Richard C. Davila

Shifting Temporalities: The Construction of Flexible Subjectivities through Part-time Retail Workers’ Use of Smartphone Technology , Jessica Fanning

Becoming Sonic: Ambient Poetics and the Ecology of Listening in Four Militant Sound Investigations , David C. Jackson

Capital's Media: The Physical Conditions of Circulation , Atle Mikkola Kjøsen

On the Internet by Means of Popular Music: The Cases of Grimes and Childish Gambino , Kristopher R. K. Ohlendorf

Believing the News: Exploring How Young Canadians Make Decisions About Their News Consumption , Jessica Thom

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Narrative Epic and New Media: The Totalizing Spaces of Postmodernity in The Wire, Batman, and The Legend of Zelda , Luke Arnott

Canada: Multiculturalism, Religion, and Accommodation , Brittainy R. Bonnis

Navigating the Social Landscape: An Exploration of Social Networking Site Usage among Emerging Adults , Kristen Colbeck

Impassioned Objects And Seething Absences: The Olympics In Canada, National Identity and Consumer Culture , Estee Fresco

Satirical News and Political Subversiveness: A Critical Approach to The Daily Show and The Colbert Report , Roberto Leclerc

"When [S]He is Working [S]He is Not at Home": Challenging Assumptions About Remote Work , Eric Lohman

Heating Up the Debate: E-cigarettes and Instagram , Stephanie L. Ritter

Limitation to Innovation in the North American Console Video Game Industry 2001-2013: A Critical Analysis , Michael Schmalz

Happiest People Alive: An Analysis of Class and Gender in the Trinidad Carnival , Asha L. St. Bernard

Human-Machinic Assemblages: Technologies, Bodies, and the Recuperation of Social Reproduction in the Crisis Era , Elise D. Thorburn

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Evangelizing the ‘Gallery of the Future’: a Critical Analysis of the Google Art Project Narrative and its Political, Cultural and Technological Stakes , Alanna Bayer

Face Value: Beyond the Surface of Brand Philanthropy and the Cultural Production of the M.A.C AIDS Fund , Andrea Benoit

Cultivating Better Brains: Transhumanism and its Critics on the Ethics of Enhancement Via Brain-computer Interfacing , Matthew Devlin

Man Versus Food: An Analysis of 'Dude Food' Television and Public Health , Amy R. Eisner-Levine

Media Literacy and the English as a Second Language Curriculum: A Curricular Critique and Dreams for the Future , Clara R. Madrenas

Fantasizing Disability: Representation of loss and limitation in Popular Television and Film , Jeffrey M. Preston

(Un)Covering Suicide: The Changing Ethical Norms in Canadian Journalism , Gemma Richardson

Labours Of Love: Affect, Fan Labour, And The Monetization Of Fandom , Jennifer Spence

'What's in a List?' Cultural Techniques, Logistics, Poeisis , Liam Cole Young

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Distinguishing the 'Vanguard' from the 'Insipid': Exploring the Valorization of Mainstream Popular Music in Online Indie Music Criticism , Charles J. Blazevic

Anonymous: Polemics and Non-identity , Samuel Chiang

Manufacturing Legitimacy: A Critical Theory of Election News Coverage , Gabriel N. Elias

The Academic Grind: A Critique of Creative and Collaborative Discourses Between Digital Games Industries and Post-Secondary Education in Canada , Owen R. Livermore

We’re on This Road Together: The Changing Fan/Producer Relationship in Television as Demonstrated by Supernatural , Lisa Macklem

Brave New Wireless World: Mapping the Rise of Ubiquitous Connectivity from Myth to Market , Vincent R. Manzerolle

Promotional Ubiquitous Musics: New Identities and Emerging Markets in the Digitalizing Music Industry , Leslie Meier

Money, Morals, and Human Rights: Commercial Influences in the Marketing, Branding, and Fundraising of Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch , Danielle Morgan

If I Had a Hammer: An Archeology of Tactical Media From the Hootenanny to the People's Microphone , Henry Adam Svec

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Watching High School: Representing Disempowerment on Teen Drama Television , Sarah M. Baxter

Will Work For Free: Examining the Biopolitics of Unwaged Immaterial Labour , Brian A. Brown

Social Net-working: Exploring the Political Economy of the Online Social Network Industry , Craig Butosi

Watching the games: Critical media literacy and students’ abilities to identify and critique the politics of sports , Raúl J. Feliciano Ortiz

The Invisible Genocide: An Analysis of ABC, CBS, and NBC Television News Coverage of the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda. , Daniel C. Harvey

It's Complicated: Romantic Breakups and Their Aftermath on Facebook , Veronika A. Lukacs

Keeping Up with the Virtual Joneses: The Practices, Meanings, and Consequences of Consumption in Second Life , Jennifer M. Martin

The (m)Health Connection: An Examination of the Promise of Mobile Phones for HIV/AIDS Intervention in Sub-Saharan Africa , Trisha M. Phippard

Born Again Hard : Transgender Subjectivity in Paul Chadwick's Concrete , Justin Raymond

Communicating Crimes: Covering Gangs in Contemporary Canadian Journalism , Chris Richardson

Online Social Breast-Working: Representations of Breast Milk Sharing in the 21st Century , Cari L. Rotstein

Because I am Not Here, Selected Second Life-Based Art Case Studies. Subjectivity, Autoempathy and Virtual World Aesthetics , Francisco Gerardo Toledo Ramírez

Day of the Woman?: Feminism & Rape-Revenge Films , Kayley A. Viteo

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

"Aren't They Keen?" Early Children's Food Advertising and the Emergence of the Brand-loyal Child Consumer , Kyle R. Asquith

Immediacy and Aesthetic Remediation in Television and Digital Media: Mass Media’s Challenge to the Democratization of Media Production , Michael S. Daubs

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UC Media and Communication, & Journalism theses

Below is a list of Masters and PhD theses in Media and Communication (formerly Mass Communication) and Journalism (1994 - present) sorted in descending year order. Theses that are available online can be accessed by following the links below.

To browse online theses by discipline, go into the Research Repository / Arts Theses and Dissertations / scroll down left column to Thesis Discipline / and navigate to Journalism / Media and Communication or Mass Communication .

Master's Thesis Topics

2023 graduates.

Master’s Student: Ellen Alley

Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Anita Vangelisti

I CAN SEE HOW YOU FEEL: FRAMEWORKS FOR EMOTION RECOGNITION AND THEIR ASSOCIATIONS WITH RELATIONSHIP SATISFACTION

Master’s Student: Dewi Rosfalianti Azizah

Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Stacey Sowards

IN AND BEYOND THE GATE OF PESANTREN: ISLAMIC FEMINISM AND FEMALE ULAMA CONTRIBUTIONS TO ISLAMIC DISCOURSE IN INDONESIA

Master’s Student: Faith Osterberg

Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Jeffrey Treem

UNDERSTANDING CONCEPTS OF WORK THROUGH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS' NOTIONS OF WORK, CALLING, AND SELF-ADVANCEMENT IN FULLY REMOTE ROLES

Master’s Student: Karissa Marie Hernandez

PARENTS, PRIVACY, PARENTIFICATION: EXPLORING PARENTAL DISCLOSURES OF FAMILY SECRETS, PARENTIFICATION, PRIVACY MANAGEMENT, AND RELATIONSHIP SATISFACTION

Master’s Student: Vanessa Lopez

Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Nik Palomares & Dr. Roselia Mendez Murillo (Co-Chair)

HOW HISPANIC ACCENTS MAKE ONLINE DATING PROFILES MORE SOCIALLY ATTRACTIVE: DOES INTERCULTURAL SENSITIVITY PLAY A ROLE?

Master’s Student: Katherine McChurch

Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Rene Dailey

SURVIVORS' DISCLOSURE AND THEIR ABILITY TO RECALL AND COPE WITH THEIR SEXUAL ASSAULT

Master’s Student: Margaret E Solice

Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Johanna Hartelius

PRIVILEGING HISTORIES: AN HOSPITABLE HISTORIOGRAPHY OF THE FIRST ALL-WOMAN STATE SUPREME COURT

Master’s Student: Yating Yang

UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF OPEN COMMUNICATION ON COUPLES' RELATIONSHIP AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING DURING MENOPAUSE: AN EXAMINATION OF THE MEDIATING EFFECTS OF COMMUNAL COPING WITH AN ACTOR-PARTNER INTERDEPENDENCE MODEL

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Mass Communication Thesis Topics

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Selecting the right thesis topic in mass communication is a pivotal step for students aiming to delve deeply into this diverse and ever-evolving field. The right choice can pave the way for groundbreaking research and significant contributions to the landscape of media studies. Whether exploring the impact of social media , dissecting the nuances of digital journalism , or analyzing advertising strategies, a well-chosen topic in mass communication can significantly shape one’s academic journey and offer fresh perspectives in this dynamic field.

What are Mass Communication Thesis Topics?

Mass communication thesis topics are specific subjects or areas of research that students can choose for their thesis in the field of mass communication . These topics typically focus on various aspects of communication and media, ranging from the impact of social media on society to the ethical considerations in journalism and advertising. The choice of a thesis topic in mass communication reflects a student’s academic interests and is crucial for their in-depth study and contribution to the field. These topics not only allow students to explore specific areas in mass communication but also contribute new insights and perspectives to the broader field of media studies.

What is the List of Mass Communication Thesis Topics?

When embarking on a thesis in the dynamic field of mass communication, choosing the right topic is essential. This comprehensive list of mass communication thesis topics provides a variety of ideas that cover different aspects of the field, tailored to suit a range of academic interests and explorations.

The Role of Social Media in Modern-Day Politics

Social media platforms play a pivotal role in shaping political landscapes. This topic examines their influence on political campaigns, voter behavior, and public opinion, revealing how digital platforms are redefining political engagement and discourse.

The Impact of Digital Journalism on Traditional News Media

Investigate the seismic shift in news media caused by the advent of digital journalism . This topic delves into how online platforms are affecting traditional news outlets, reshaping news distribution and consumption.

Ethical Considerations in Advertising

Explore the ethical boundaries within the advertising industry, focusing on consumer rights and the authenticity of advertising content. This topic is crucial for understanding the moral implications and responsibilities in mass communication.

The Evolution of Public Relations in the Digital Era

Analyze how digital media has revolutionized public relations strategies and practices. This topic highlights the transformation and challenges faced by PR professionals in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Media Coverage and Public Perception of Climate Change

Study the role of mass communication in shaping public understanding and attitudes towards climate change . This topic focuses on how media coverage influences public perception and policy-making regarding environmental issues.

The Effectiveness of Crisis Communication in Public Health Emergencies

Evaluate mass communication strategies during public health crises, such as pandemics. This topic explores how crisis communication is managed and its impact on public response and safety.

Cultural Representation in Mass Media

Research how mainstream media represents various cultures and its influence on societal attitudes. This topic is significant for understanding media’s role in promoting cultural diversity and shaping public perception.

The Psychology of Social Media Marketing

Delve into the psychological aspects of social media marketing and its impact on consumer behavior. This topic examines the strategies used in social media to influence consumer decisions and behavior.

Communication Strategies in Non-Profit Organizations

Examine how non-profit organizations leverage mass communication to advocate for their causes and engage with the public. This topic is crucial for understanding the communication tactics used in the non-profit sector.

The Influence of Celebrity Endorsements in Media Advertising

Analyze the impact and effectiveness of celebrity endorsements in advertising campaigns . This topic explores the power of celebrity influence in shaping consumer preferences and brand perception.

The Role of Media in Shaping Gender Perceptions

Explore the influence of media on societal gender stereotypes and perceptions. This topic focuses on how media representation affects gender norms and societal attitudes.

The Future of Broadcast Media in the Age of Streaming Services

Investigate the challenges faced by broadcast media in the era of streaming services. This topic is vital for understanding how traditional media adapts to the changing landscape of digital consumption.

Privacy and Ethics in Digital Media Consumption

Examine the ethical concerns and privacy issues associated with digital media consumption. This topic is increasingly relevant in an age where digital privacy and ethics are of paramount concern.

The Impact of Virtual Reality on Media Consumption

Research the emerging role of virtual reality in media and its potential implications. This topic explores how VR is changing the way media is consumed and experienced.

Audience Analysis in Media Programming

Study the importance and techniques of audience analysis in media content creation and adaptation. This topic is key to understanding how media tailors content to meet the preferences and needs of diverse audiences.

50 Mass Communication Thesis Topics

Choosing the right thesis topic in mass communication is crucial for students looking to make a meaningful impact in this dynamic and ever-evolving field. With the rapid advancement of technology and the changing landscape of media, there are numerous areas ripe for exploration. From analyzing the role of social media in shaping public opinion to examining the ethical dimensions of advertising, each topic offers a unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of communication and its influence on society. Whether interested in the effects of digital journalism, the power of public relations, or the impact of emerging technologies like virtual reality, students in mass communication have a rich array of topics to explore, each promising to contribute valuable insights and foster a deeper understanding of the complexities of media and communication in the modern world.

The Influence of Social Media on Political Campaigns Social media has revolutionized political campaigning. This topic explores its impact on voter engagement and political discourse, assessing how platforms like Twitter and Facebook shape electoral outcomes.
Digital Transformation in News Media The shift to digital platforms has significantly altered the landscape of news media. This thesis examines how traditional newspapers and television news adapt to the digital age.
Ethical Challenges in Advertising Advertising faces numerous ethical challenges, from misleading claims to targeting vulnerable audiences. This topic delves into these issues, evaluating the responsibilities of advertisers.
Public Relations and Crisis Management Effective public relations strategies are crucial in crisis management. This thesis explores how PR professionals navigate crises to maintain or restore public trust.
Media’s Role in Environmental Awareness Media plays a key role in shaping public perception of environmental issues. This topic examines how coverage of topics like climate change influences public attitudes and policies.
Effectiveness of Health Campaigns in Mass Media The success of public health campaigns often relies on mass media . This thesis evaluates the strategies used and their impact on public health outcomes.
Cultural Representation in Hollywood Films Hollywood’s global influence makes the cultural representation in its films a vital study. This topic examines how accurately and diversely cultures are portrayed.
Consumer Behavior and Social Media Marketing Social media marketing significantly influences consumer behavior. This thesis investigates the strategies used and their effectiveness in shaping consumer choices.
Non-Profit Organizations and Digital Communication Strategies Digital communication is key for non-profit organizations in reaching their audience. This topic assesses the effectiveness of these strategies in fundraising and awareness campaigns.
Celebrity Endorsements in Brand Promotion Celebrity endorsements play a significant role in brand promotion. This topic analyzes their impact on brand perception and consumer buying behavior.
Gender Stereotypes in Television Advertising Television advertising often perpetuates gender stereotypes. This thesis examines these portrayals and their societal implications.
Challenges for Traditional Broadcasting in the Streaming Era The rise of streaming services presents challenges for traditional broadcasting . This topic explores the adaptations and future of traditional broadcasting mediums.
Privacy Concerns in Digital Media Consumption The consumption of digital media raises significant privacy concerns. This thesis studies the balance between personalized content and user privacy.
Virtual Reality as a Media Tool Virtual reality technology is reshaping media consumption. This topic examines its potential and challenges in transforming the media experience.
Audience Segmentation in Television Programming Understanding audience segments is crucial for television programming . This thesis analyzes the strategies for and impact of audience segmentation.
The Role of Podcasts in Modern Journalism Podcasts have become a powerful tool in journalism . This topic explores their role in storytelling and news dissemination.
Advertising Strategies in E-commerce E-commerce platforms utilize unique advertising strategies . This thesis investigates these methods and their effectiveness in driving sales.
Influence of Music Videos on Youth Culture Music videos significantly influence youth culture and trends. This topic examines this influence and its implications on cultural and behavioral norms.
Media Literacy Education in Schools Enhancing media literacy in education is vital in the digital age. This thesis assesses the current state and potential strategies for media literacy education.
The Ethics of Photojournalism in Conflict Zones Photojournalism in conflict zones raises ethical questions. This topic delves into the responsibilities and challenges faced by photojournalists.
The Impact of Influencer Marketing on Consumer Trust Influencer marketing is reshaping consumer trust. This thesis evaluates how influencers affect brand credibility and consumer decisions.
The Evolution of Print Media in the Digital Age Print media faces unique challenges in the digital era. This topic explores its evolution and strategies for survival.
Political Satire and Public Opinion Political satire has a notable impact on public opinion. This thesis investigates its role and influence in political discourse.
Social Media’s Role in Mental Health Awareness Social media platforms are increasingly used for mental health awareness. This topic assesses their impact on public awareness and stigma reduction.
The Dynamics of Newsroom Decision-Making Decision-making in newsrooms is crucial for journalism . This thesis explores the processes and influences behind editorial decisions.
Mobile Journalism and Its Future Mobile journalism is redefining news reporting. This topic examines its advantages, challenges, and future potential.
Interactive Advertising and Consumer Engagement Interactive advertising enhances consumer engagement. This thesis investigates its techniques and effectiveness in engaging audiences.
The Role of Documentaries in Social Activism Documentaries are a powerful tool in social activism. This topic examines their impact on raising awareness and driving change.
Impact of 24-Hour News Cycle on Journalism Quality The 24-hour news cycle poses challenges to journalism quality. This thesis analyzes its effects on news reporting and information quality.
The Power of Radio in the Digital Age Despite the rise of digital media, radio retains significant power. This topic explores its role and relevance in the current media landscape.
Children’s Advertising and Ethical Considerations Advertising to children brings unique ethical considerations. This thesis studies these issues and the regulatory environment.
Media’s Influence on Body Image Perceptions Media plays a significant role in shaping body image perceptions. This topic investigates this influence and its consequences.
Digital Divide and Access to Information The digital divide affects access to information. This thesis examines its implications on society and efforts to bridge the gap.
Globalization of Media and Cultural Impact Media globalization has significant cultural impacts. This topic analyzes its effects on cultural identities and global communication.
Sensationalism in News Reporting Sensationalism in news reporting affects public perception. This thesis investigates its prevalence and impact on journalism integrity.
User-Generated Content and Its Influence on News User-generated content is changing the landscape of news . This topic explores its role and implications for traditional journalism.
Corporate Communication Strategies in the Digital Era Corporate communication strategies have evolved in the digital age. This thesis examines these changes and their impact on corporate reputation.
Film Censorship and Freedom of Expression Film censorship raises questions about freedom of expression. This topic delves into the balance between regulation and artistic freedom.
The Role of Community Radio in Social Development Community radio plays a key role in social development. This thesis assesses its impact on local communities and empowerment.
Fashion Blogging and Its Impact on the Industry Fashion blogging has transformed the fashion industry. This topic explores its influence on trends and consumer behavior.
Sports Broadcasting and Fan Engagement Sports broadcasting significantly impacts fan engagement. This thesis examines its strategies and effectiveness in engaging sports audiences.
The Impact of Online Reviews on Consumer Decisions Online reviews greatly influence consumer decisions. This topic investigates their role and credibility in the digital marketplace.
Media’s Role in Disaster Management and Communication Effective media communication is vital in disaster management. This thesis studies its strategies and impact during emergencies.
The Ethics of Reality Television Reality television poses unique ethical challenges. This topic explores these challenges and their implications for participants and audiences.
The Impact of Animation in Children’s Education Animation plays a significant role in children’s education. This thesis assesses its effectiveness and educational value.
Political Economy of Media The political economy of media is crucial for understanding media operations and influences. This topic delves into the interplay between media, politics, and economics.
The Role of Mass Media in National Development Mass media plays a key role in national development. This thesis explores its contributions to societal growth and development.
Digital Storytelling and Narrative Techniques Digital storytelling uses innovative narrative techniques. This topic examines its methods and impact on audience engagement.
Media Censorship in Authoritarian Regimes Media censorship in authoritarian regimes reveals power dynamics. This thesis investigates its methods and impact on freedom of information.
The Impact of E-books on the Publishing Industry The rise of e-books presents challenges and opportunities for the publishing industry. This topic explores its effects on traditional publishing practices.

How to Select the Mass Communication Thesis Topic?

Choosing the right thesis topic in mass communication is a crucial step for students aspiring to contribute effectively to this evolving field. A well-selected topic not only paves the way for a successful research journey but also enhances academic and professional growth.

Understanding Your Interests and Strengths

Begin by introspecting your interests and strengths within mass communication . Whether your passion lies in social media , journalism , or any other media field, aligning your topic with your interests ensures a more engaged and motivated research process.

Analyzing Current Trends and Gaps

Keep an eye on current trends in the field of mass communication . This includes emerging themes in digital journalism , social media dynamics, or the latest in advertising strategies. Identifying gaps in existing research can lead to a more impactful thesis topic.

Considering the Scope and Resources

Evaluate the scope of your potential topic in terms of research feasibility. Ensure you have access to necessary resources, be it for studying broadcasting techniques or analyzing print media . The availability of data and resources will significantly shape your research journey.

Seeking Academic and Professional Opinions

Consult with academic advisors and industry professionals. Their insights, especially on evolving aspects like email marketing or television broadcasting , can provide valuable guidance on choosing a topic that is both academically relevant and industry pertinent.

Evaluating Relevance and Contribution

Consider how your chosen topic will contribute to the field of mass communication . A topic that offers fresh insights into public relations strategies or blogging trends can be more rewarding and have a greater impact on your professional trajectory.

Balancing Passion and Practicality

While it’s important to choose a topic you are passionate about, balancing this with practicality is key. Ensure your topic is realistic and manageable within the given time frame and academic requirements.

Future Career Implications

Reflect on how your thesis topic in mass communication can align with or influence your career goals. Whether you aim to specialize in television production , social media analytics , or any other area, your thesis can be a stepping stone towards that career path.

Tips on Choosing the Best Communication Thesis Topic

Selecting the right thesis topic in the field of mass communication is a critical decision that sets the stage for your academic research. Here are some key tips to guide you in choosing the best topic, ensuring it aligns with your interests and the ever-evolving landscape of mass communication.

Align with Current Trends and Relevance

Choose a topic that aligns with current trends in mass communication . This ensures your research is relevant and contributes to ongoing conversations in the field. For instance, exploring the impact of social media on traditional news outlets could offer timely insights.

Personal Interest and Passion

Select a topic that you are personally interested in. Passion for your subject matter not only makes the research process more engaging but also drives deeper exploration. Whether it’s the ethics of advertising or the evolution of public relations , choose a topic that resonates with you.

Scope for Innovation and Originality

Look for topics that offer scope for innovation. A unique angle or an underexplored area in mass communication can set your work apart. For example, investigating the use of virtual reality in media programming could provide fresh insights.

Availability of Resources and Research Material

Ensure there are sufficient resources and research material available on your chosen topic. Accessibility to relevant data, case studies, and existing literature in fields like digital journalism or broadcast media is crucial for comprehensive research.

Consider Future Career Implications

Choose a topic that could benefit your future career. If you’re aiming for a career in media advertising , selecting a topic in this area could provide valuable insights and experience for your professional journey.

Academic Advisor Consultation

Consult with your academic advisor or mentor. Their expertise in mass communication can guide you toward a topic that is feasible, valuable, and academically sound. They can provide perspective on areas like the role of media in shaping public opinion.

Feasibility and Research Methodology

Assess the feasibility of your research. Ensure that the methodology required for topics like crisis communication in public health or cultural representation in media is practical and manageable within your time and resource constraints.

Contribution to the Field

Consider how your research could contribute to the field of mass communication. A topic that addresses gaps in areas like audience analysis or the psychological impact of social media marketing can make your thesis more impactful.

Ethical Considerations

Ensure your topic adheres to ethical standards, especially when dealing with sensitive areas like privacy in digital media or gender perceptions in mass media. Ethical research is crucial for credibility and integrity.

Future Research Opportunities

Think about how your topic can pave the way for future research. Topics that open doors for further exploration, like the changing landscape of television media in the digital age, can be particularly rewarding.

Choosing the right thesis topic in mass communication is a crucial step in your academic journey. By aligning with current trends, personal interests, and career goals, and considering innovation, resources, and ethical standards, you can select a topic that not only enriches your understanding but also makes a meaningful contribution to the evolving landscape of mass communication.

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Your professor will greatly appreciate your willingness to dedicate the time and effort to finding excellent topics . Trust us, professors know how to make the difference between students based solely on the topics they choose for their papers.
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Mass Media Topics

Mass media is something of great importance in modern times, so why not write your papers on some mass media topics? Here are some great examples:

The effect of mass media on psychological health
Mass media and emotional health
Mass media addiction in the US
The role of mass media in politics
The First Amendment in mass media
Promoting sexuality in mass media

Media Research Topics

Did your professor ask of you to write a research paper? No problem, we have some excellent media research topics in our list. Check them out below:

Discuss children media
Violence in mass media in the US
Video games in the media
Controversial topics in the media in Europe
Discuss post-truth in the media
Media regulations in China

Media Analysis Essay Topics for Presentation

Would you like to write a media analysis paper for a presentation? It’s not difficult to do, if you pick the right media analysis essay topics for presentation. Here are some excellent ideas:

Is the media creating events or reacting to them?
Media and public relations links
Discuss 3 major types of media
The use of media in education (one of the most interesting mass media research paper topics)
Influence of virtual reality on the media (one of the best media analysis essay topics)
Discuss journalism ethics

Media Research Paper Topics for High School

Are you a high school student looking for some awesome topic for his next research paper on media? Here are some excellent examples of media research paper topics for high school:

Major innovations in 21st century media
Compare mainstream media in India and China
What makes an outlet a reliable source?
Advertisements in media
Benefits of mass media for society
Compare traditional media with mass media

Mass Media Research Topics

If you need to write a research paper and want to talk about something in mass media, we have some very nice ideas right here. Check out our mass media research topics:

The right of expression in mass media
Journalism in mass media
Compare TV, film and radio
Mass media in democracy
The war against terror in mass media
Discuss the rise of mobile media

Media Research Topics for College Students

College students who are looking to research topics about media should choose something that can bring them a top grade. Here are our best media research topics for college students:

Influences of technology on media
Latest innovations in media
Discuss media censorship in China (a recommended media related topic)
What is media propaganda?
Mass media and its preemptive effects

Complex Media Related Research Topics

Do you want to try your hand at some difficult topics? If you want to impress your professor, we advise you to select one of these complex media related research topics:

Mass media violating civil rights
Does media benefit the economy of the US?
Define media addition and discuss its effects
Perform a qualitative analysis of 3 media outlets
Media’s scare strategies: a case study
Media influencing a rise in violence in the UK

Controversial Media Topics

Why should you be frightened by controversial topics? You are free to write about them, of course. Here are our best and most controversial media topics:

Exercising the First Amendment in media in the US
Promoting gun violence in mass media
Mass media effects on terrorism
Digital media is destroying traditional media
Artificial intelligence in mass media
Media effects on the death penalty in China

Digital Media Topics

Discussing digital media is a very good way to impress your professor. Let’s face it; the digital realm is extremely popular these days. Here are some brand new digital media topics:

Define and discuss digital media
Climate change in digital media
What is mobile media?
The fate of journalism in the 21st century (one of the best digital media research topics)
Effects of digital media on politics

Media Analysis Topics

Writing a media analysis essay can be a very difficult task, especially if you don’t have much academic writing experience. Here are some media analysis topics that should make things easier:

How Trump lost the media war
Biden’s coverage in mass media in the United States
Advertising revenue in media outlets
Analyze screen time
What are deepfakes and how to spot one?
The crisis of journalism in the 21st century

Easy Media Related Topics

The perfect choice for times when you simply cannot afford to spend too much time writing your essay, our list easy media related topics is right here:

Define mass media in the United Kingdom
Should children watch the news?
Promoting violence in mass media
Spreading awareness via media
Are newspapers still relevant today?
The very first occurrence of mass media

Research Topics in Media and Communication

Would you like to talk about media and communication? It is not an easy subject to write about, but we can make things easier. Here are the easiest research topics in media and communication:

Discuss body image in media
Analyze children’s advertising tactics
Freedom of speech in the media
Copyright law in the media
Define symmetrical dialogue in the media

Media Debate Topics

Are you interested in a media debate? Getting the best topics for 2023 should be your primary concern in this case. We have some very interesting media debate topics right here:

The impact of public relations on communities
Location-based advertising in modern media
Analyze the concept of yellow journalism
Good news vs bad news in the media
Discuss the concept of proportionality in media

Brand New Media Topics

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Is radio still an important part of media?
Newspapers going bankrupt in 2023
Sexual content on TV shows
Politicians’ love for the media
Is the backing of the media important for a president?

Media Ethics Topics

Discussing ethics in relation to media is a very interesting choice. It can also get you an A+ on your next paper. Here are some exceptional media ethics topics:

Including graphic images in media
Depicting terrorism on TV
Regulating newspapers in Europe
Celebrity gossip in the media
The influence of large media corporations

Media Law Topics

Yes, there is such a thing as media law. Would you like to write an essay about it? Here are some great ideas for media law topics:

Discuss the First Amendment and media
The responsibilities of journalists
Journalists in war zones
Fake news in the media
Showing unsuitable content to children

Research Topics in Communication and Media Studies

Writing about communication and media studies has the potential to help you get a top grade. Here are our best research topics in communication and media studies:

Analyze media bias in the United States
Is digital media addictive?
Influence of media on religion

Interesting Media Topics

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State-controlled media in China
Effects of media coverage on criminal trials
The power of mass media in 2023

130 Intriguing Media Dissertation Topics and Ideas

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Media is not an easy subject to study. The subject encompasses all elements from print media to social along with the latest audio media and their origin, functioning, and impacts. If you are a student pursuing a degree in mass media and communication, then for your final assignment, you must definitely prepare a thesis on media dissertation topics. But when it comes to topic selection, make sure to pick a media topic that showcases your knowledge and writing skills. In case, you struggle to find a unique topic for your media dissertation, then this blog can be of great help to you. From here, you can get 100+ original media dissertation topics. Plus, you can learn the concept of studying media, the reasons for pursuing media studies, and the detailed method of choosing the right topic for a media dissertation.

An Overview of Media Studies

The study of media or media studies is an academic discipline that deals with the substance, history, and effect of different media on various aspects of the globe. The study of media has its roots in both social science and humanities. If you study mass communication, communication, communication science, and communication studies, you may need to study media and write on various media dissertation topics.

Benefits of Studying Media Studies

Choosing to specialize in media or writing academic papers on media dissertation topics offers multiple benefits in the future. Here are some of the most prominent ones:

1. Contemporary and applicable

One of the most sought-after skills in any graduate is the ability to become accustomed to the most modern technologies without feeling confused or overwhelmed. Pursuing an academic program and writing on media dissertation ideas allow students to handle a variety of tools even before they start their professional careers.

2. Freedom to choose

If you don’t like desk jobs or being stuck in classrooms to note the lectures and write multiple essays, then, you must opt for any academic programs that specialize in media studies. Studying this subject offers the freedom to go out and cover research stories that you find interesting. Moreover, many media studies programs come with a variety of options for you to choose the academic modules you like best and customize the course of your studies.

3. Learn social skills without much effort

One of the most essential qualities that you learn from studying any program on media is your social skills. While writing a graduation paper on media topics you study interview and write about various people. It helps you develop your social skills and widen your professional network even before you start studying. Both of these skills are essential for a successful career.

4. No prior experience is needed

Media science is not a part of the school’s academic curriculum. Hence, colleges don’t look for A-level grades or GPAs of at least 4.5 out of 5 in the subject to offer admission. The only requirement to pursue an academic program in media science is an overall high GPA in your high school.

Media Dissertation Topic Selection Steps

To choose the best media dissertation topics consider the following details:

1. Check your institution and department‘s requirements

Consider the following institutional requirements while you choose your media dissertation ideas:

The minimum and maximum word count requirement
The orientation to develop your paper
Your knowledge and interest in the subject
Pre-stated methodological condition for developing your paper

2. Select a broad field of research and search for available data

Think about the areas of media that you find interesting. For example,

Social media influencers
History of mass media
Policies of print media

Then, look for books and articles available in your field. You may skim through academic journals in your university or look for information from credible sources available on the internet.

3. Look for a niche

After you conduct your initial research, limit the choices for the potential topic of your research. For example, you can narrow down the broad ideas like:

History of mass media – history of technological development of mass media – first animated feature film produced by Walt Disney.

4. Think about the type of research to conduct

To write a dissertation on media topics you may need to conduct various types of research. So, think about the approach you must take to develop your paper by focusing on the following points:

Gather original data through experimental or field research
Explore the existing data in national statistics, public records, or archives
Compare scholarly methods like theories and interpretations

5. Determine the relevance of the topic

Find out how relevant your chosen topic is in the academic, social, or practical field.

In case of academic relevance – you can fill a gap in knowledge
For social relevance – your dissertation can add more knowledge to the academic field of your dissertation
For practical relevance – the dissertation can solve concrete problems.

List of Intriguing Media Dissertation Topics

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Simple Media Dissertation Topics

Looking for some easy ideas to develop your media dissertation? Then, take a look at a few straightforward ideas:

Censorship, misinformation, and media.
What is the relationship between Media psychology and communication?
The distinctiveness of children’s media.
The effect of freedom of speech on media.
How are video games related to news media?
What is the primary scope of communication?
Difference between an art house and mainstream media.
How would you explain Fan-fiction and fandom in the media?
What is the famous culture of work in the media?
Talk about the various Mass communication laws in various countries.
Elucidate communication and the growth of media to the form we know today.
What is Post-truth in media?
Can Media instigate terrorism?
Significance of unique media resources.
Discuss the history and relevance of advertising in modern business.

Basic Media Dissertation Topics

Get some basic ideas to create your media dissertation paper here.

How does media modules itself during wars?
Detail on how media ethics are followed across the globe.
Global journalism and its significance.
How do differentiate Media companies from single bloggers?
How do reporters collect news on the battleground?
What is the relationship between image management, media, and politics?
Why has the popularity of radio diminished?
How would you refer to Disney as a unique form of media?
Education and media – what are their relations?
The effect of media on human behavior
The impact of social media networking sites on society
Talk about the latest social media debate
What were the most prominent roadblocks in social media between 2020 and 2022?
What impact did social media platforms have on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic?
Discuss some most thriving social media campaigns.

Outstanding Dissertation Topics on Social Media

Are you in search of some elemental social media dissertation topics? Find some interesting ideas here.

Discuss the latest algorithms in Social Media Marketing.
Evaluate and distinguish between WhatsApp, Facebook, Yelp, Tumblr, Instagram, and YouTube.
Impact of social media on the trade and commerce in the US.
How does the passive business from the active approaches?
Role of Nuclear Data in freedom of speech to citizens of America.
An in-depth analysis of film media in 2022
What is the function of the media and communication in the public sector?
Social media influencers who use media for their gains must not be allowed to use privacy laws as per their wish. Discuss.
Impact of the Data Protection Act 1998 on the Broadcast of People’ privacy in Journalism.

Popular Media Dissertation Ideas

Looking for some well-accepted media dissertation topics to develop your academic paper? Find some admired media dissertation ideas here.

Politics and social media – how are they related?
Why is stereotyping a prominent flaw of Social media?
An examination of viral content.
Discuss the unique social media technology.
A qualitative examination of social media services.
Effect of collective money on social media.
What is the relationship between Court cases and social media?
Give details on social media chatbots.
How do Social media become a part of the political division?
How does ownership of content become a huge issue in social media?
Can social media impact school admissions?
Decentralization of Social Media Service.
Explore sleep disturbance among social media addicts.
How does social media impact on the emotions of people?

Unique Media Dissertation Topics

Get innovative ideas for media dissertations here.

Shed light on the best practices of privacy.
State the significance of censorship in social media.
Effects of social media on psychological well-being and physical health of adolescents
Boycott and Hatred – Threats brands to be careful of in 2023
What impact does YouTube creators’ work have on people’s day-to-day lifestyles?
The effects of Livestream shopping
The reasons for the huge popularity of social audio?
Negative impacts of Social media on mental health.
Friends on Social media can be fake and delusional.
The negative impact of film on teens in the USA.
Thoroughly analyze censorship of media in Eastern European countries
Is social media crucial for consumers?
Research to identify the safety measures taken to ensure the safety of people working in the media.
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Can the media aggravate the violence among the people?

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Printed Newspapers vs. Online Newspapers- What is the difference?
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Elucidate on the statement – social media platforms must be put to an end.
Outline the Global warming propagation methods in social media.
Trends and practices in media.
What is the role of Social media on the environment?
What are your views on activism in social media?
Public Relations campaigns of social media.
Efficient Yelp methods.
Successful LinkedIn tactics to get more jobs.
Social media marketing and principles.
Why are case studies important in Successful social media campaigns?
Compare 3 successful marketing mechanisms.
Complete analysis of the Return Of Investment data through social media.
Useful Snap Chat strategies for spreading the news.

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Effects of social media networking sites on global communication
How much earning can a media studies degree fetch you?
Is higher education in media studies profitable for students?
Detail various Cyber violence caused by mass media
The dispute over privacy and journalism
Information source privacy laws across the globe
Is the expansion of media and filmmaking, outside of Hollywood, essential to ensure the embodiment of the cultures?
Does the US media fall short of the North/South cultural divide?
Identify primary arguments about how media influences probe the sexual difference and the intersexuality of gender.
Privacy and freedom of expression in the armed forces.
Freedom of expression and indecency.
Effectual YouTube strategies followed across the globe.
Dependability of media houses.
Media terror campaign in Iraq.

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Is journalism a business or it operates to look after the public’s interest?
How popular is scientific journalism across the globe?
Media reacts to events or develops them- Review.
How to recognize the underlying messages and entertainment in media?
Should there be media censorship of belligerent and contentious topics?
Talk about the history of social media.
Can you trust the information shared on social media?
The Effect of social media platforms on the LGBTQA+ community
Discuss the observation of LGBTQ Influencers on social networking sites
Safety of media workers in the war field.

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Table of contents

1 What Is Communication Research?
2.1 Top Research Topic Ideas
2.2 Research Topics for College Students
2.3 Business-Focused Research Topics
2.4 Social Media Research Topics
2.5 Mass Communication Research Topics
2.6 Interpersonal Communication Research Topics
2.7 Intercultural Communication Research Topics
2.8 Virtual Communication Research Topics
2.9 Health-Related Research Topics
2.10 Interesting Communication Research Topics
3 Coming up with a Thesis Statement
4.1 How to Create Strong Questions for Your Paper?
4.2 How to Find the Right Research Topics?
4.3 What Makes a Research Paper Topic Strong?
4.4 Tips for Structuring and Writing Your Paper
5 Conclusion

All fields of study have fresh and intriguing new research paper topics to explore. Within the subject of communication, there are loads of possibilities for research papers . This is thanks to the development of mass media and the growing popularity of various modern communication methods.

This article covers a broad range of effective research paper topics that are both interesting and relevant for this field. Any of them would make a suitable focal point for any research paper to do with how we interact with one another.

What Is Communication Research?

This is the study of how we interact with one another. It includes how the way we interact is affected by technology, culture, and individual differences. Researchers in this field use a variety of methods to study the way we converse and interact with each other, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and experiments.

Research in this area can be used to improve communication skills in personal relationships, in the workplace, and in other settings.

Lists of Key Communication Research Topics

The range of research paper topics in this field is extensive, to say the least. Below are 100 relevant topics that are arranged in groups of 10.

They cover a broad selection of modern communication issues and debates, from corporate and computer mediated communication to effective interpersonal communication, communication strategies, and more.

Research Topics for College Students

These topics are ideal for college students. They focus on how communication processes can influence someone’s mental health and personality traits. Both of these are important since they can influence a student’s academic progress.

How does communication shape our identities?
How do we use it to build relationships?
What role does it play in influencing our emotions?
How is our thinking influenced by it?
In what ways do we use it to manage conflict?
How is our behavior influenced by it?
What factors influence the effectiveness of communication?
In what way is it impacted by technology?
What influences do cultural differences have on it?
How does it shape our physical and mental health?

Business-Focused Research Topics

Having effective business communication is necessary for any sort of commercial activity to improve its marketing value. Both business to business communication and interactions with the public have to get the right message across. Below are some potential areas to do with organizational communication and public relations.

The impact of new communication technologies.
The use of social media and external communication.
What effects does globalization have?
How organizational communication is used in virtual teams.
The impact that intercultural communication has.
The way humor is used.
What are the effects of gender?
How we use non-verbal communication.
The effect that technology has on corporate communication etiquette.
The way we use business communication in crisis situations.

Social Media Research Topics

The focus of these topics is on social media, and it affects the way we communicate with one another. Using social media and being exposed to social media marketing can both have significant effects on practical communication skills. These topics focus on the way modern digital platforms influence our interactions.

The effect of social media on communication practices and patterns.
How social media changes relationship development.
What influence does social media have on how people interact with each other?
The effect of social media on the way people share information.
How social media impacts the way people interact with businesses.
The effect of social media on the way people interact with governments through proper communication channels.
What consequences does social media have on online interactions?
The effect that social media has on the way people interact with each other offline.
Social media’s influence on the way people interact with each other in different cultures.
What effects does social media have on the way people interact with each other in different age groups?

Mass Communication Research Topics

Mass communication is when you share information with a large number of people at the same time. Topics to do with mass communication are very relevant, thanks to the internet, social media platforms, and other kinds of mass media. The purpose of mass media is simply to inform loads of people about something as quickly and conveniently as possible.

What effect do social media platforms have on mass communication?
How does new technology affect it?
The impact that advertising has on it.
How news media influences it.
Ways in which propaganda impacts it.
The influence that public relations have on it.
How it’s impacted by digital media and print media.
Globalization’s impact on it.
How new forms of media affect it.
The ways it’s influenced by social networking.

Interpersonal Communication Research Topics

This is a broad term that refers to the exchanging of information between people. It’s when you use effective communication skills to share thoughts, ideas, and facts with at least one other person. The topics in this section look at some of the latest interpersonal communication trends.

The effect of technology on interpersonal communication.
The effect of culture on it.
How gender influences it.
The effect of age on it.
How someone’s interaction style may impact it.
The way context may influence it.
How relationships can influence it.
How it can be influenced by social apprehension.
The effect of social competence on it.
How it’s impacted by satisfaction.

Intercultural Communication Research Topics

This is when people from different cultures exchange information. Things like different languages, traditions, and even artifacts affect intercultural communication. The topics below look at intercultural communication and how culture shapes the many ways we interact with one another.

How culture influences the ways we interact with one another.
The impact of intercultural communication styles on relationships.
How culture impacts our perceptions of interaction.
The effect that interaction has on business relationships.
How culture influences the way we interpret nonverbal communication.
The impact of culture on our way of interpreting speech.
How culture influences our information processing.
The way culture impacts our process of making decision.
The impact of culture on how we solve problems.
How culture influences our interactions with others.

Virtual Communication Research Topics

Are virtual communication skills essential? You have to be just as proficient at virtual dialogue as you are at spoken words. Mastering interactive online communication is key for anyone who wants to succeed, and the topics below delve into this further.

The impact on the development of personal relationships.
The use of virtual dialogue in the business world.
How it influences the way we think and learn.
The benefits of virtual communication for people with social anxiety.
The way it’s used in education.
How it impacts our mental health.
Ways in which it influences family relationships.
How it’s used in the workplace.
The effect it has on relationships.
The advantages and disadvantages of virtual communication.

Health-Related Research Topics

It’s essential to have effective communication strategies in any sort of healthcare setting. Having interpersonal communication competence is vital so that practitioners can speak with patients clearly and effectively. The topics below look at how internal and external communication in the healthcare industry affects and is affected by different factors.

The effectiveness of health communication campaigns in changing health behaviors.
The impact of social media on interactions in the health industry.
How humor is used in it.
How storytelling is used in it.
What effects it has on reducing health disparities.
What effects it has on increasing health literacy.
How new media technologies are used in it.
How it influences public health outcomes.
The role it plays in health education.
The impact it has on patient satisfaction.

Interesting Communication Research Topics

This last batch of topics looks at how both spoken words and non-verbal communication affect different things. Some of the topics are about how we interact with one another in different areas of life.

The impact of new communication technology on social interactions.
The way it is used in the workplace.
How we use it in education.
Ways in which it is used in marketing.
How people use it in healthcare.
The way it affects personal relationships.
The effects it has on organizational cultures.
How it impacts individual productivity.
Its effects on consumer behavior.
The influences it has on the environment.
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Coming up with a Thesis Statement

Once you have come up with a potential research topic, you should start writing. Your first step is to write an effective thesis statement .

Your thesis statement is the argument or main point you want to make about your topic. It’s a summary of what your paper is going to be about. The purpose of it is to show the reader what you will be discussing and invite them to read your work.

Once you have your thesis statement, start writing your paper. Make sure to include evidence from scholarly sources to support your work.

Topic Selection and Writing Tips

How to create strong questions for your paper.

This question doesn’t have a single answer, as the best way to create strong questions for your paper will vary depending on the specific research project and its goals.

However, some tips on how to create strong questions include:

Start by thinking about the specific goals of your research project. What are you trying to learn or understand?
Draft a few potential research questions that can help you answer your goals. Be sure to make them as specific as possible.
Test your research questions by asking them to others to see if they are clear and understandable. Are they interesting to people outside of your field of study?
Revise and refine your research questions as needed. Be sure to keep them concise and easy to understand.

How to Find the Right Research Topics?

When writing a communication research paper, first, you should decide what topic you want to learn more about.

Do the effects of social media and mass media on communication interest you?
What about the role of communication in a competitive global business environment?
What is the impact of new technology on the ways we exchange information?
Whether effective communication is necessary to ensure credible reporting?
How do improved relations make broadcasting media laws effective?

Once you have a general topic in mind, you can begin to narrow it down by focusing on a specific aspect of this field that interests you.

For example, if you are interested in the communication importance in a business market, you might want to focus on the impact of effective business interactions on employee productivity or customer satisfaction.

Alternatively, you could look at how private media ownership is affecting mass media, bringing journalism ethics into the discussion, and how journalists are ensuring credible reporting.

What Makes a Research Paper Topic Strong?

There is no one answer to this question, as it depends on the individual and the specific research goals. However, some factors that could make a research topic strong include its relevance to current events or real-world issues, its potential to generate new and innovative ideas, and its ability to generate interesting and valuable research findings.

Additionally, a strong topic should be interesting and engaging to read and write about, and it should be something that the researcher can be passionate about.

Tips for Structuring and Writing Your Paper

When writing communication research papers, it is important to structure your argument in a manner that’s clear and concise. Your paper should have a clear research paper introduction , body, and conclusion. Within the body of your paper, there should be a strong thesis statement, evidence that supports your argument, and a conclusion summarizing your argument.

Additionally, throughout the research paper writing process, it is significant to use clear and concise language. Use communication tips to help you put your own points across more effectively.

Deciding what to focus your research paper doesn’t have to be daunting. There are a huge number of research topics available. Finding the right one is easy.

First, think about the ideas that interest you the most. Which part of communication studies are you most passionate about? Is it media ethics, mass media, or something else?

When you’ve settled on one of the research topic ideas , start the research paper writing process. Find key sources such as books and academic articles. Think about what needs addressing in your research paper.

Now, it’s time for you to produce an excellent communication research paper.

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This is a selection of the best dissertations authored by students from our MSc programmes.

These MSc dissertations have been selected by the editor and deputy editor of the Media@LSE Working Paper Series and consequently, are not the responsibility of the Working Paper Series Editorial Board.

No 313 The App Keeps the Score: Period-Tracking Apps, Self-Empowerment and the Self as Enterprise , Martina Sardelli

No 312 Envisioning Solidarity: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Chinese NGO Communications on Philanthropic Campaigns , Han Zheng

No 311 Examining the Western Media's Representation of Present-Day China Through the Lense of of Orientalism: A critical discourse analysis on BBC News’ coverage of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics , Danrong (Miko) Xiang

No 310 Bodies That Pain: An Emergent Resistance in Neo/Non-Liberal China. Exploring Weibo Hashtag Activism #FacingBirthInjuries From an Affective-Ethical Perspective , Jialu Sun

No 309 'The Algorithm Will Battle Against You': A Qualitative Study on Disabled Content Creators’ Perspectives and Understanding of the Challenges Presented by Algorithmic Systems on Social Media Platforms , Ishana Rhea Ramtohul

No 308 Why They Don't Trust Us: Chilean Mainstream Media, Metajournalistic Discourses and Repairing Journalism , Phillip Duran Pástene

No 307 A ‘Canary in the Coalmine' for Synthethic Media Regulation: The Emerging Threat of Deepfake Image Abuse , Olivia Otts

No 306 Communicating Inside to People from the Outside: How junior international employees in strategic communications companies in London perceive workplace well-being through internal communications , Nam Nghiem

No 305 The Voices That Build America: Theorizing the Labor Union as a Media Technology , Grace Nelson

No 304 "Art on Wheels": A Semiotic and Visual Discourse Analysis of Graffiti on Nairobi’s Matatus , Frank Mutulu

No 303 News Diversity and Morality in the Climate Reparations debate: A Quantitative Content Analysis of British and Irish News Coverage of the COP27 Negotiations about Loss and Damage , Marlene Jacobse

No 302 'We're all going through it': How the Construction of ‘Mental Health’ in One Pandemic HuffPost Series Positions Readers , Clare Lombardo

No 301 F rench Ecocinema and Young Audiences Environmental Mobilistations: An Exploration of the Intersection Between Film and Politics , Lola Messica

No 300 Balancing Digital Selves: Mediated Self-Presentation of Migrant Women in Germany on LinkedIn , Maya Hemant Krishna

No 299 Solidifying Social Immobility: Representation of Sex Workers within Human Trafficking Discourse in the Philippines , Olivia Austria Kemble

No 298 'Give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together': Illusions of A Global village. A Critical Discourse Analysis of Meta Platforms’ Discursive Construction of the Global Citizen , Nelli Jouhki.

No 297 Enabling Empowerment by Establishing Indian Feminity , Sanskriti Bhhatkoti

No 296 The Forces of Development: Communicating Indigenous Identity in Brazil , Alan Gabrielli Azevedo

No 295 Can women really have it all? A Discourse Analysis of Neoliberal Feminist Discourse’s Roles in the Construction of Media Representation of Professional Working Women in Indonesia , Moudy Alfiana

No 294 Framing Utopia In Emerging Technology: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Financial Media Representation of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality , Chuyue Zhan

No 293 Understanding Brand-Culture Interaction: A Social Semiotic Analysis of an Emerging Form of Brand Communications on Bilibili , Xinyu Yang

No 292 ‘We don’t chase clicks, we chase public interest’: Investigative Journalism Between Democratic Ideals and Economic Realities , Lara Wiebecke

No 291 A Health Risk Community or A Cultural Tourism Destination? A Critical Discourse Analysis of Intertextual Representation of Wanhua District in Taiwanese Mass Media Coverage of 2021 COVID-19 Outbreak in Taipei City and Official Tourism Promotion , Min Tu

No 290 A Duality of Shifting Values in Journalism: ‘Responsible Capitalism’ and Public Service Mission – An Analysis of the News Trade Press , Hanna Siemaszko

No 289 Mediated Social Class Identity Articulation and Performance Over Social Media , Shivani Rao

No 288 Emotions running high – do they catch the reader’s eye? A quantitative content analysis on emotional frames in climate change news – the case of a significant global news publisher’s Cop26 coverage , Sara Nuder

No 287 Selling Surveillance by Fixing Femininity: Exploring the Representation and Discursive Construction of the Gaze Between Women in Indian Advertisements , Vaishnavi Nair

No 286 Development as its own Antithesis: Towards a Multi-disciplinary Exploration of the Neoliberalization of Development , Lisar Morina

No 285 Can creative labor coexist under an industrial capitalist model? A qualitative analysis of worker subjectivity in production work in Vancouver’s film and television industry , Emily Mckenna Arbogast Larman

No 284 Nothing to Hide – Everyone to Suspect: A case study of Neighbor, Neoliberal Security Governance and Securitization , Julia Kopf

No 283 Building a Social Contract for the Network Society: A Discursive Study of How Meta Mediates its Relationship to Users and Society Through Public Policy Communications , Hunter Morgan

No 282 Big Brother Watch’s campaign against COVID Pass and its implications for science communication , Zichen Jess Hu

No 281 “Everyone Was Talking About It”: A Thematic Analysis of Audience Interpretation of Squid Game on IMDb , Junhan Gina Fu

No 280 ‘An Existential Threat’: Right-wing Media and the Formation of Racialised Moral Panics , Sarah Campbell

No 279 ‘Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives’: A Critical Discourse Analysis of UK Government Covid-19 press conferences , Morwenna Backhouse

No 278 Datafied Gay Men’s Dating: Ordering of Sexual Sociality on Blued , Hao Wu

No 277 Calculating newsworthiness: Investigating the role that probability plays in newsification and journalistic decision-making , Selina Swift

No 276 Platformisation as Development: Discourse and Justification in the South American Gig Economy , Lucas Stiglich

No 275 Branding for New Futures: Brand Activism’s Mediation of Collective Prospective Remembering , Kelly M. Smith

No 274 ‘It wasn’t meant to be mine, yea?’ – The impacts of automation on the Brazilian Welfare State A case study of the Covid-19 data-driven emergency aid Auxílio Emergencial , Melissa Lima Silva

No 273 ‘Toward a better future’: A critical discourse analysis of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting on the corporate websites of three large multinational corporations (MNCs) , Kanhai A. Parasharya

No 272 Looking through the mirror: Finding Hybridity in Al Jazeera English’s Journalism Metadiscourse , Zoe Maria Pace

No 271 How many more Emoji do we need? Examining the Unicode Consortium’s Vision of World Standard of Emoji , Yuka Katsumata

No 270 Hate in the Mainstream: Proposing a ‘Keyness-Driven’ Framework to Surface Toxic Speech in the Public Domain , Pica Johansson

No 269 Mapping Networks of Moral Language on U.S. Presidential Primary Campaigns, 2016-2020, Kobi Hackenburg

No 268 The Role of Selective Exposure in ‘A New Era of Minimal Effects’: The Mediating Effect of Selective Exposure on the Relationship between Personal Characteristics and Conspiracy Theory Beliefs , Eunbin Ha

No 267 ‘Thick girls get low’: Representations of gender, fatness, blackness and sexuality in music videos by Lizzo , Alexandra Grinfeld

No 266 We are raising our voices: The use of TikTok for the public self-representation of indigenous identity in Latin America , Camila Figueroa-Zepeda

No 265 The Silenced Sound of Drill The Digital Disadvantage, Neocapitalist Media, and Hyper- Segregation , Alexandra Farje

No 264 Blockchain Island: A critical discourse analysis of the colonial construction of a Puerto Rican crypto utopia , María De Los Milagros Colón Cruz

No 263 From Artists to Creators, From Music to Audio: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Spotify’s ‘Audio First’ Strategy , Ryan Carraro

No 262 Imprisoned by Partisanship? A Critical Discourse Analysis of Media Bias of United States Print and Online Media in Reporting of Bipartisan Issues through the First Step Act , Kimberly Burton

No 261 “This Art of Being French” A Critical Discourse Analysis on Nostalgia and National Identity in Emmanuel Macron’s Speeches , Capucine Bourges

No 260 Freedom for whom? Investigating notions of freedom in European media and communications policy, 1989-2021 , Jakob Angeli

No 259 ‘Inspire Creativity, Enrich Life’? A Critical Discourse Analysis on How Douyin Justifies Its Data Extraction and Shapes Public Values in The Platform Society , Jing An

No 258 Changing Humanitarianism For The Better? Virtual Reality and the Representation of the Suffering ‘Other’ in Humanitarian Communications , Francesca Liberatore Vaselli

No 257 We Are Humans Too: Refugees’ Perceptions of Representations of Migration in European News , Hannah Traussnigg

No 256 The Matter of Online Political Participation: A New Materialist Experiment on Emerging Adult Participatory Practices in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Netherlands , Hanne M. Stegeman

No 255 Rap Music As Evidence: A Prosecutorial Tactic of Institutionalizing Racism , Claire Ruder

No 254 Put Students Before Your Public Image: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Strategic Communications in the University of Warwick Rape Chat Scandal , Clara Héroux Rhymes

No 253 Set The Record Straight: The Significance of Counter-Archives in Contemporary Struggles of Justice for Apartheid-Era Crimes , Ra’eesa Pather

No 252 Can Stories Change How We Feel About People: The Effect of Older People’s Online Personal Stories on Mitigating Younger Korean Ageism , Jeongwon Leah Park

No 251 The ‘Silent Majority': A Critical Discourse Analysis of Counter-Movement Key Opinion Leaders’ YouTube Coverage of the 2019 Hong Kong Protests , Limichi Okamoto

No 250 Man Up! A Qualitative Analysis of Representations of the Male Body on Instagram and Body Image Among Young Flemish Men , Femke Konings

No 249 Manufacturing The Mapped Metropolis: A Social Semiotic Analysis of Cartographic Representations of Gentrification and Displacement in New York City , Johanne Lahlum Hortman

No 248 The Police Have Confirmed all 39 Victims Were Chinese The Mis/Recognition of Vietnamese Migrants in Their Mediated Encounters Within UK Newspapers , Linda Hien

No 247 Brother A-Zhong For the Win: A Qualitative Analysis of Chinese Fan Communities’ Nationalist Practice of Cyber Expedition , Yannan Du

No 246 Police Facial Recognition in Progress: The Construction of The Notion of Accuracy in the Live Facial Recognition Technology Used by the MET Police in London , Romina Colman

No 245 Polarflation: The Inflationary Effect of Attention-Optimising Algorithms on Polarisation in the Public Sphere , Samuel Caveen

No 244 Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Examining How Representation and Accessibility Impact Each Other With Relation to Visual Impairment , Rebecca Sophie Brahde

No 243 Narrating Economics and The Social Vision of a $100 Billion Fund: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Financial Media Representation of Softbank’s Venture Capital Investments in Digital Technology , Carl Bakenhus

No 242 Look Back in Rebellion: Radical Transparency As Refusal of Surveillance , Beatrice Bacci

No 241 The Quantified (Female) Self: Examining the Conceptualisation of Female Health, Selfhood and Embodiment in Fitbit Strategic Communication Campaigns , Jourdan Webb

No 240 Transitioning from Analogue to Digital Broadcast: A Case Of Communicative Inequality , Boikhutso Tsikane

No 239 “Won’t somebody please think of the children?” A Critical Discourse Analysis of Representations of the Figure of the Child in Western Media Coverage of the Yemeni Conflict , Nadine Talaat

No 238 Embodying Disability: Problematising Empathy in Immersive Experiences of Non-Normative Bodies , Pablo Agüera Reneses

No 237 Democratising Bridge or Elite Medium: An investigation into political podcast adoption and the relationship with cognitive social capital , Steve Rayson

No 236 Manufacturing Consent: An Investigation of the Press Support Towards the US Administration Prior to US-led Airstrikes in Syria , Malavika Mysore

No 235 Intercultural dialogue, ordinary justice and indigenous justice in Bolivia: Between challenges, possibilities or utopias , Johanna Lechat

No 234 When a Woman Meets a Woman: Comparing the Use of Negativity of Female Candidates in Single and Mixed-Gender Televised Debates , Emil Støvring Lauritsen

No 233 “Let me tell you how I see things”: The place of Brexit and the Entente Cordiale in Macron’s strategic narrative of and for France on the international scene , Maud-Lily Lardenois-Macocco

No 232 The Pleasures of Solitude? A qualitative analysis of young Chinese women’s daily-life vlog viewing practices , Yue Jin

No 231 Hegemonic Femininity: A Laughing Matter? A Critical Discourse Analysis of Contemporary Stand-Up Comedy in the United States on the Issue of Female Reproductive Rights , Isabella Hastings

No 230 Nice People Take Drugs: An investigation into the communicative strategies of drug policy reform organisations in the United Kingdom from a social movement perspective , André Belchior Gomes

No 229 The Branded Muslim Woman: A Qualitative Study into the Symbolic Boundaries Negotiated around the Portrayal of Muslim Women in Brand Cultures , Nuha Fayaz

No 228 The Uncertain Decorum of Online Identification: Study in Qualitative Interviews , Samuel DiBella

No 227 Decentring Eurocentrism in Communication Scholarship: A Discursive Analysis of resistance in influential communication journals , Sara Demas

No 226 From Asthetic Criticism to News Reporting: Rethinking the concept of Ecstatic News through the Lens of French Print Cultural Journalism , Elisa Covo

No 225 Datafication of Music Streaming Services: A qualitative investigation into the technological transformations of music consumption in the age of big data , Jingwen Chen

No 224 Transnational, Gendered, and Popular Music in the Arab World: A Content Analysis of a Decade (2010-2019) , Dana J. Bibi

No 223 We the Ragpickers: A case-study of participatory video and counterhegemony , Suyash Barve

No 222 Audience Engagement with Ten Years and the Imagination of Hong Kong Identity: Between Text, Context and Audience , Zhi-Nan Rebecca Zhang

No 221 Straightening out Same Sex Marriage for ‘all’ Australians: A content analysis study of prejudices in Australia's campaign for marriage equality ,Tate Soller

No 220 In Search for ‘Liveliness’: Experimenting with Co-Ocurrence Analysis Using #GDPR on Twitter , Sameeh Selim

No 219 ¿Dónde está mi gente? A qualitative analysis of the role of Latinos in the context of the Hillary for America 2016 presidential campaign , Andrea P. Terroba Rodríguez

No 218 Red, White and Blue for Who? A critical discourse analysis of mainstream media coverage of Colin Kaepernick and Take a Knee , Kim M Reynolds

No 217 ‘Algorithmic Bias’ through the Media Lens: A Content Analysis of the Framing of Discourse , Rocío Izar Oyarzun Peralta

No 216 Civic State of Mind: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Celebrity Language on Citizenship and Democracy , Hannah Menchhoff

No 215 Encoding the Social: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Mark Zuckerberg's Construction of Mediated Sociality , Sam McGeachy

No 214 White for White: An Exploration of Gay Racism on the World's Most Popular Platform for Gay and Bisexual Men , Aubrey T. A. Maslen

No 213 Agent of Change? Malaysian Millenials' Social Media Consumption and Political Knowledge, Participation and Voting in the 2018 General Election , ZiQing Low

No 212 The Netflix Phenomenon in India: A qualitative enquiry into the urban Indian youth's engagement with Netflix , Richa Sarah George

No 211 Do the ‘Rich’ Get Richer? Exploring the Associations between Social Media Use and Online and Offline Political Participation Activities among Kenyan Youth , Eric Gatobu Ndubi

No 210 The Weinstein Effect and mediated non-apologies: Evaluating the role of #MeToo public apologies in western rape culture , Eleanor Dierking

No 209 ‘No Script At All’. A Study of Cultural Context and Audience Perceptions of Authenticity in Reality Television , Yun Ting Choo

No 208 “It’s funny ‘cause it’s true”. A critical discourse analysis on new political satire on television in the United States , Darren Chan

No 207 In a Mediated Society, Can Indigenous Knowledge Survive? A Network Ethnography Examining the Influence of Internet Use on Indigenous Herbal Knowledge Circulation in a Remote Yao Community , Anran Wang

No 206 Beauty and the Blogger: The Impact of Instagram Bloggers on Ideals of Beauty and Self-esteem , Sanjana Ahuja

No 205 Memories of Babri: Competing Discourses and contrasting constructions of a media event , Sanaya Chandar

No 204 Habitus, Social Space and Media Representation: The ‘Romantic’ Contemporary Taiwanese ‘Wenyi Qingnian’ Discourse in the Local Lifestyle Magazine ‘One Day’ , Hoi Yee Chau

No 203 Stories Untold? A qualitative analysis uncovering the representation of girls as victims of conflict in the global south , Tessa Venizelos

No 202 What is the Norm? A study of heteronormative representations in Bollywood , Saachi Bhatia

No 201 Live Streaming and its Audiences in China: Making sense of authenticity , Qisi Zhang

No 200 Berniebros and Vagina Voters: Content Analysis of Gendered Facebook Communication in the 2016 U.S. Democratic Presidential Primary , Meredith Epstein

No 199 ‘Othering’ the ‘Left-Behind’? A Critical Discourse Analysis of the representation of Leave voters in British broadsheets’ coverage of the EU referendum , Louise S. Thommessen.

No 198 Social Media as Civic Deliberation Space: A content analysis study of the public discussion about the legalization of surrogacy on Weibo and Zhihu , Liu Yu

No 197 Stories of Dismantling the White Patriarchy: A thematic narrative analysis of the imagined futures in 2015 science fiction films , Kylie Courtney

No 196 Too Small to Succeed? The Case of #NoAlVotoElectrónico and the Limits of Connective Action , Juan Floreal Graña

No 195 How we remember and forget via Facebook: The Mediatization of Memento and Deletion Practices , Jacopo Villanacci

No 194 Mediated Japanophile? Media consumption and Chinese people’s attitudes towards Japan among different generations , Han Xiao

No 193 Digital Mediatization in the Lifestyle Sport Slacklining , Friedrich Enders

No 192 Recipe for Success: A qualitative investigation into the role of social capital in the gendered food blogosphere , Fiona Koch

No 191 Access and Beyond: An Intersectional Approach to Women’s Everyday Experiences with ICTs , Fatma Matin Khan

No 190 Not Manly Enough: A Quantitative Analysis of Gender Stereotypes in Mexican Political Advertising, 2010‐2016 , Enrique López Alonso

No 189 Loudspeaker Broadcasting as Community Radio: A qualitative analysis of loudspeaker broadcasting in contemporary rural China in the framework of alternative media Shutong Wang

No 188 21st Century Cholos Representations of Peruvian youth in the discourse of El Panfleto Esteban Bertarelli

No 187 Representations of Calendar Girls and An Ideology of Modernity in 1930s Republican Shanghai Yifan Song

No 186 Reality Television as a Neoliberal Technology of Citizenship? A Critical Discourse Analysis of Điều Ước Thứ Bảy Vu Anh Ngoc Nguyen

No 185 Truth on Trial: Indigenous News Media and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Tomas Borsa

No 184 No Place Like Home: Analysing Discursive Constructions of ‘Home’ in Canadian Mainstream Newspaper Coverage of the Elsipogtog Protest Brooklyn Tchozewski

No 183 Modiplomacy and Diaspower: The discursive construction of modernity and national identity in Narendra Modi’s communication with the Indian diaspora Saanya Gulati

No 182 “The centre must hold”: Partisan dealignment and the rise of the minor party at the 2015 general election Peter Carrol

No 181 ‘Rapefugees Not Welcome’. Ideological Articulations of Media Discourses on Migrants and Refugees in Europe: New Racism and Othering – A Critical Discourse Analysis Monica Ibrahim

No 180 Constructing Connectivity: A Qualitative Analysis of the Representation of the Connected and Unconnected Others in Facebook’s Internet.org Campaign Minji Lee

No 179 Space and Place: The Communication of Gentrification to Young People in Hackney Kimberley Brown

No 178 Adherence to the protest paradigm? An examination of Singapore’s news coverage of Speakers’ Corner protests from 2000 to 2015 Joann Tan

No 177 The system is rigged: A discursive analysis of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders Jessica Cullen

No 176 An Examination of American Mainstream Media Discourse of Solidarity and Citizenship in the Reporting of the Black Lives Matter Campaign Eilis Yazdani

No 175 Are All Lives Valued? Worthy 'Us', Unworthy 'Others'. A Comparative Content Analysis of Global News Agencies’. Pictorial Representation of the Paris Attacks and the Beirut Bombings . Dokyum Kim

No 174 Imperial remains: A Critical Discourse Analysis of a Televised Retelling of the Portuguese Colonial Period Beatriz Serra

No 173 Unmasking USAID Pakistan’s Elite Stakeholder Discourses: Towards an Evaluation of the Agency’s Development Interventions Anum Pasha

No 172 Boundary Work between ‘Us’ and ‘Them’ Global News Agencies’ Double Standard on the Construction of Forced Migrants by Geographical Proximity Woo-chul Kim

No 171 Why Did Our Watchdog Fail? A Counter Perspective on the Media Coverage of the 2007 Financial Crisis Tran Thuy-Anh Huynh

No 170 Unmasking ‘Sidekick’ Masculinity: A Qualitative Investigation of How Asian-American Males View Emasculating Stereotypes in U.S. Media Steffi Lau

No 169 The Silence of the Lamb: Animals in Biopolitics and the Discourse of Ethical Evasion Sana Ali

No 168 The Tartan Other: A qualitative analysis of the visual framing of Alex Salmond and the Scottish National Party in the British Press Ross Alexander Longton

No 167 The Unmasking of Burmese Myth in Contemporary Thai Cinema Pimtong Boonyapataro

No 166 Neoliberal Capitalism, Transnationalism and Networked Individualism: Rethinking Social Class in International Student Mobility Nguyen Quynh Tram Doan

No 165 The New Media Elite: How has Participation been Enabled and Limited in Leaders Live Online Political Debates Matilde Giglio

No 164 Constructing a Sense of Place through New Media: A Case Study of Humans of New York Mariele O’Reilly

No 163 The failure of cosmopolitanism and the reinforcement of hierarchical news: managing the visibility of suffering throughout the Multimodal Analysis of the Charlie Hebdo versus the Baga terrorist attacks Maria Paola Pofi

No 162 Imagining (In)security: Towards Developing Critical Knowledges of Security in a Mediated Social World Kathryn Higgins

No 161 Tweens Logged In: How Social Norms and Media Literacy Relate to Children’s Usage of Social Media Kalina Asparouhova

No 160 Finding Ferguson: Geographic Scale in the United States’ National Nightly Network News John Ray

No 159 Solidarity as Irony: Audience Responses to Celebrity Advocacy Isabel Kuhn

No 158 Phantasmagoric Nationalism: State power and the diasporic imagination Felicia Wong

No 157 Investigating Music Consumption ‘Circuits of Practice’ Eva Tkavc Dubokovic

No 156 A complex history turned into a tale of reconciliation: A critical discourse analysis of Irish newspaper coverage of the Queen’s visit to the Republic of Ireland Ciara Spencer

No 155 Economic power of e-retailers via price discrimination in e-commerce: price discrimination’s impact on consumers’ choices and preferences and its position in relation to consumer power Arina Vlasova

No 154 Exploring the Boundaries of Crowd Creation: A study on the value of voice in neoliberal media culture Ana Ecaterina C. Tan

No 153 “Songs of Guilt”: When Generosity is to Blame - A Content Analysis of the Press and Social Media Reactions to U2’s “Songs of Innocence” Giveaway on iTunes Alessandro Volonté

No 152 Hybridity within Peer Production: The Power Negotiation of Chinese Fansub Groups Zongxiao Rong

No 151 Writing On the Wall: Conversations with Beirut's Street Artists Zeina Najjar

No 150 'Gaining Control with the Power of the Gun and Maintaining Control with the Power of the Pen': A Content Analysis of Framing the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) in the People's Daily Yuanyuan Liu

No 149 Let My Voices be Heard: A Qualitative Study of Migrant Workers' Strategies of Mediation Resistance in Contemporary China Yijun Chen

No 148 'Popular Politics': A Discourse Theory Analysis of Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa's TV/radio Program Citizen Link Veronica Leon Burch

No 147 A Comparative Analysis of Chinese, Western and African Media Discourse in the Representation of China's Expansion of Economic Engagements in Africa Tong Wei

No 146 Ideological Trafficking of God and the Other Sultana Haider

No 145 The Maasai and the Internet: Online Civil Participation and the Formation of a Civic Identity in Rural Kenya Stine Ringnes Wilhelmsen

No 144 Wood in Water Does Not a Crocodile Make: Migrants Virtual Place-making, Ontological Security and Cosmopolitanism in the Transnational Social Field Sheetal Kumar

No 143 Droning On: A Critical Analysis of American Policy and News Discourse on Drone Strikes Sadaf Khan

No 142 The Impact of Mass Media Sentiments on Returns and Volatility in Asset Markets: Evidence from Algorithmic Content Analysis Panu Kuuluvainen

No 141 Problematising the Self-Representation of Race and Gender in Vines: Who has the Last Laugh? Shaikha Nurfarah Mattar

No 140 Corporate Public Apologies, or Capitalism in Other Words Nina M Chung

No 139 Agenda Setting and Framing in the UK Energy Prices Debate Nicholas Davies

No 138 'It is of Inestimable Benefit': Communicating American Science Policy in the Post-Cold War Era Mercedes Wilby

No 137 Beyond Twenty Cents: The Impact of the Representation of Violence on the Coverage of the Brazilian Protests of June 2013 by the Mass Media Margarida Gorecki Telles

No 136 Framing Françafrique: Neo-colonial Framing Practices in Le Monde 's Coverage of the French Military Interventions in Mali and the Central African Republic Lucie Gagniarre

No 135 Representing Persia: A Discourse Analysis of The American Print Media's Coverage of Iran Kyle Bowen

No 134 From Fat Cats to Cool Cats: CEOs and Micro-celebrity Practices on Twitter Julia Regina Austmann

No 133 Critically Imagining Ineternet Governance: A Content Analysis of the Marco Civil da Internet Public Consultation João Carlos Magalhães

No 132 The Ambiguous ICT: Investigating How Tablet Users Relate to and Interact with Their Device Jessica Blank

No 131 Threats, Parasites and Others: The Visual Framing of Roma Migrants in the British Press Grace Waters

No 130 Fifty Years of Negativity: An Assessment of Negative Compaigning in Swedish Parlimentary Election Campaigns 1956-2006 Gustav Gidenstam

No 129 The Talking Dog: Representations of Self and Others in Japanese Advertising Eryk Salvaggio

No 128 The Selfie Protest: A Visual Analysis of Activism in the Digital Age Clare Sheehan

No 127 Negativity and Australian Political Discourse: A Case Study of the Australian Liberal Party's 2013 Election Television Advertising Clare Creegan

No 126 What are You Laughing at? A Social Semiotic Analysis of Ironic Racial Stereotypes in Chappelle's Show Cindy Ma

No 125 Reconsidering Agenda Setting and Intermedia Agenda Setting from a Global Perspective: A Cross-National Comparative Agenda Setting Test Christoph Rosenthal

No 124 Big Data Exclusions and Disparate Impact: Investigating the Exclusionary Dynamics of Big Data Phenomenon Charly Gordon

No 123 Tabloidisation of the Norwegian News Media: A Quantitative Analysis of Print and Online Newspaper Platforms Celine Storstad Gran

No 122 Red, White and Afro Caribbean: A Qualitative Study of Afro-Caribbean American Identity During the Olympic Games Ashley Gordon

No 121 The City without Gates: Facebook and the Social Surface Andrew Crosby

No 120 Yes I Do Mind: Constructing Discourses of Resistance against Racial Microaggressions on Tumblr Abigail Kang

No 119 Tensions in Urban Street Art: a Visual Analysis of the Online Media Coverage of Banksy Slave Labour Elisabetta Crovara

No 118 The Sticky Case of Sticky Data: An Examination of the Rationale, Legality, and Implementation of a Right to Data Portability Under European Competition Law Paul T. Moura

No 117 Pinning Pretty: A Qualitative Study of Pinterest Users' Practices and Views Elizabeth White

No 116 Comparing Perceptions of NGOs and CSR: Audience Evaluations and Interpretations of Communications Gitanjali Co Devan Anderson

No 115 What is Web-Populism doing to Italian Politics? The Discursive Construction of 'Grillini' vis-a-vis the Antagonist Other Isadora Arredondo

No 114 Yellow Skin-White Prison: A Content Analysis of French Television News Broadcast Ngo Bossoro

No 113 A Revisionist Turkish Identity: Power, Religion and Ethnicity as Ottoman Identity in the Turkish series Muhteşem Yüzyıl Esra Doğramacı

No 112 Behind the Curtain: Women's Representations in Contemporary Hollywood Reema Dutt

No 111 From Liberal Conservative to Conservative Conservative : David Cameron's Political Branding Ignacio José Antonio López Escarcena

No 110 'Micropolitics' and Communication: An Exploratory Study on Student Representatives' Communication Repertoires in University Governance Nora Kroeger

No 109 Ideology No More: A Discourse of Othering in Canadian Mainstream Newspaper Representations of the Idle No More Movement Christian Ledwell

No 108 Media Representation of Nationalism and Immigration: A Case Study of Jamie's Great Britain Xin Liang

No 107 You're Not Alone : Virtual Communities, Online Relationships & Modern Identities in the Military Spouse & Blogging Community Elizabeth M. Lockwood

No 106 Harperist Discourse: Creating a Canadian 'Common Sense' and Shaping Ideology Through Language Mashoka Maimona

No 105 The Spiral of Silence and Social Media: Analysing Noelle-Neumann's Phenomenon Application on the Web during the Italian Political Elections of 2013 Cristina Malaspina

No 104 Participatory Culture on YouTube: A Case Study of the Multichannel Network Machinima Bryan Mueller

No 103 Up the Cascade: Framing of the Concession of the Highway between San Jose and San Ramon Marie Garnier Ortiz

No 102 Science in the Headlines: The Stakes in the Social Media Age Sasjkia Otto

No 101 Representing Disease: An Analysis of Breast Cancer Discourse in the South African Press Lauren Post

No 100 Blob and Its Audience: Making Sense of Meta-Television Giulia Previato

No 99 Streaming the Syrian War: A Case Study of the Partnership between Professional and Citizen Journalists in the Syrian Conflict Madeline Storck

No 98 Immigration Policy Narratives and the Politics of Identity: Causal Issue Frames in the Discursive Construction of America's Social Borders Felicity P. Tan

No 97 Behind 'gift-giving': The Motivations for Sharing Fan-Generated Digital Content in Online Fan Communities Mengchu Wang

No 96 Smartphone Location-based Services in the Social, Mobile, and Surveillance Practices of Everyday Life Carey Wong

No 95 The Impacts of Design on Voluntary Participation: Case Studies of Zimuzu and Baike Li Zeng

No 94 Mediated Politics and Ideology: Towards a New Synthesis. A case study from the Greek General Election of May 2012 Angelos Kissas

No 93 E-Arranged Marriages: How have Muslim matrimonial websites affected traditional Islamic courting methods? Ayesha Ahmed

No 92 Hospitality in the Modern Mediapolis: Global Mediation of Child Soldiers in central and east Africa Bridgette Bugay

No 91 Media Framing of the 2009-2010 United States Health Care Reform Debate: A Content Analysis of U.S. Newspaper Coverage Christina Brown

No 90 Behind the Laughter: Mediating Hegemony through Humour Ningkang Wang

No 89 Saving Europe online? European identity and the European Union’s Facebook communication during the eurozone crisis Johannes Hillje

No 88 Like it? Ritual Symbolic Exchange Using Facebook’s ‘Like’ Tool Kenneth J. Gamage

No 87 Understanding representations of low-income Chinese migrant workers through the lens of photojournalists Lee Zhuomin

No 86 The Modernization of Irish Political Campaigning: The 2011 General Election Liam Murphy

No 85 Online Freedom?Film Consumption in the Digital Age Luane Sandrin Gauer

No 84 Audience Reception of Charity Advertising: Making Sense, Interpreting and Decoding Advertisements That Focus on Human Suffering Magdalini Tsoutsoumpi

No 83 Beneath the Anthropomorphic Veil: Animal Imagery and Ideological Discourses in British Advertising Manjula Kalliat

No 82 Mobile Discourses: A Critical Discourse Analysis on Reports of Intergovernmental Organizations Recommending Mobile Phones for Development Maria Paola de Salvo

No 81 We the People: The role of social media in the participatory community of the Tea Party movement Rachel Weiler

No 80 SOPA Deliberation on Facebook: Deliberation and Facilitation or Mere Mobilization? Ray Wang

No 79 Discerning the Dominant Discourse in the World Summit on the Information Society Ria Sen

No 78 The impact of online health information on the doctor-patient relationship. Findings from a qualitative study Susanne Christmann

No 77 The Influence of Weibo Political Participations on the Political Efficacies of Weibo Users Wenxu Wang

No 76 In what Forms and Patterns does Inequality Exist in the Weibosphere? Xiao Han

No 75 Creating Scandal to Avoid Panic: How the UK Press Framed the News of the World Phonehacking Scandal Zuzanna Natalie Blaszkiewicz

No 74 Measuring media pluralism in the convergence era: The case of News Corp’s proposed acquisition of BSkyB Davide Morisi

No 73 Observers, Witnesses, Victims or Activists? How Inuit Voices are Represented in Mainstream Canadian Newspaper Coverage of Global Warming Patricia H. Audette-Longo

No 72 Global journalism, local realities: Ugandan journalists' views on reporting homosexuality Rachael Borlase

No 71 Why pay if it's free? Streaming, downloading, and digital music consumption in the "iTunes era" Theodore Giletti

No 70 Peacebuilding and Public Service Media: Lessons from Star Radio and media development in Liberia Elizabeth Goodfriend

No 69 The Discourse of Protest: Using discourse analysis to identify speech acts in UK broadsheet newspapers Stefan Brambilla Hall

No 68 Life With or Without the Internet: The Domesticated Experiences of Digital Inclusion and Exclusion Mark Holden

No 67 We are all well (and undisrupted) in the shelter - the 33 of us: Narratives in the rescue of the Chilean Miners as a Live Media Event César Antonio Jiménez Martínez

No 66 Critical Failure: Class, Taste and the Value of Film Criticism Moses Lemuel

No 65 The Story of Egypt: Journalistic impressions of a revolution and new media power Thomas Ledwell

No 64 Political Fandom in the Age of Social Media: Case Study of Barack Obama's 2008 Presidential Campaign Komal H. Parikh

No 63 Against all odds: Evidence for the 'true' cosmopolitan consumer A cross-disciplinary approach to investigating the Cosmopolitan Condition Saskia Scheibel

No 62 Relating to 'Ohio' in Political Advertisements: Interpreting Representations of Culture in Narratives, Myths, and Symbols from Democratic Spots in the 2010 Gubernatorial Campaign Daniel Schwarz

No 61 Youth Understanding of Climate: Towards a theory of social adaptation to climate change in Africa Hardi Shahadu

No 60 Translating China:A case study of Chinese-English translation in CCTV international broadcasting Yueru Zhang

No 59 From watchdog to lapdog?The impact of government intimidation on the public watchdog performance of peace media in processes of democratisation Michael Spiess

No 58 From Hardback to Software: How the Publishing Industry is Coping with Convergence Lauren Christina Sozio

No 57 Witnessing War: Blogs from Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan Jessica Siegel

No 56 Mediated Cosmopolitanism? The Other’s Mediated Dialogical Space on BBC World’s Hardtalk Andrew Rogers

No 55 Reconceptualising IT? Policy Learning and Paradigms of Sustainability in the ICT Policy of the European Union Jussi Nokkala

No 54 ‘Alive with Possibility’: Brand South Africa and the Discursive Construction of South African National Identity Yasuko Murai

No 53 The Journalistic Identities of Liveblogging A Case Study: Reporting the 2009 Post-Election Protests in Iran David McDougall,

No 52 Blogging the Gap: A survey of China bloggers Kerry Arnot

No 51 Young People’s Adoption and Consumption of a Cultural Commodity – iPhone Hui Jiang

No 50 Preserving the Liberal World Order in an Age of Globalization: Representing the People’s Republic of China in the American Prestige Press Jasmine Chan

No 49 In the Name of Allah? Alison Jarrett

No 48 An Investigation into the Meaning of Locally Produced Entertainment Media to Lebanese Women:A Concentration on the Film Sukkar Banat (Caramel) Carol Haidar

No 47 ‘Discuss This Article!’ Participatory Uses of Comment Sections on SPIEGEL ONLINE: A Content Analysis Eilika Freund

No 46 Fleeting Racialisation?: Media Representation of African Americans During the California Proposition 8 Campaign - App 1 - App 2 Tiana Epps-Johnson

No 45 The Big Society Will Not Take Place: Reading Postmodernism in Contemporary Conservative Discourse Matthew Eisner Harle

No 44 Situating the imagination:Turkish soap operas and the lives of women in Qatar Dima Issa

No 43 guardian.co.uk: online participation, ‘agonism’ and ‘mutualisation’ Mariam Cook

No 42 Freedom or intervention: What is the role of the regulator in achieving competitive pay-TV markets? Yi Shen Chan

No 41 The united states of unscreened cinema: The political economy of the self-distribution of cinema in the U.S. Bajir Cannon

No 40 Constructing the virtual body: Self-representation, self-modification and self-perfection in pro-eating disorder websites Gillian Bolsover

No 39 The Altruistic Blockbuster and the Third-World Filmstar Olina Banerji

No 38 The Modernisation of Australian Political Campaigns: The Case of Maxine McKew Evie Watt

No 37 Platform-based Open Innovation Business Models: Bridging the gap between value creation and value capture Michael Seminer

No 36 Transmit/Disrupt: Why does illegal broadcasting continue to thrive in the age of liberalised spectrum? Justin Schlosberg

No 35 Domestic Conflict or Global Terror? Framing the Mumbai Terror Attacks in the U.S. Print Press Kamla Pande

No 34 Information plurality, the financial sector, and the fate of Reuters News agency: Policy and problems surrounding the Thomson Reuters merger Leila Lemghalef

No 33 The Contested Framing of Canada’s Military Mission in Afghanistan: The News Media, the Government, the Military and the Public Brooks Decillia

No 32 UK community radio: policy frames and outcomes Helen Charles

No 31 Bunny Talk: Teenagers Discuss The Girls Next Door Jennifer Barton

No 30 Psephological Peer Production Tim Watts

No 29 Domestication of the Cell Phone on a College Campus: A Case Study Madhuri Shekar

No 28 The Visuals of Violence Sofie Scheerlinck

No 27 All Work and No Play - Does it Make Jack a Dull Boy? Ece Inanç

No 26 Perusing Perez: How do Taste Hierarchies, Leisure Preferences and Social Status Interact among visitors to Perez Hilton's Celebrity Gossip Blog? Ellen Hunter

No 25 Exploring the 'Americanization of Political Campaigns: Croatia's 2003 and 2007 General Elections Milly A. Doolan

No 24 Acts of Negotiation Rajana Das

No 23 Banal Environmentalism: Defining and Exploring an Expanded Understanding of Ecological Identity, Awareness, and Action Ryan Cunningham

No 22 Letting the Other Solitude be Heard: On the Media's Role as a Forum for Multilingual Conversation in Canada Marc Chalifoux

No 21 Multilateral Institutions and the Recontextualization of Political Marketing: How the World Intellectual Property Organization's Outreach Efforts Reflect Changing Audiences Sandra Bangasser

No 20 Branding in Election Campaigns: Just a Buzzword or a New Quality of Political Communication? Manuel Adolphsen

No 19 A Study on Self-regulatory Initiatives in China's Internet Industry Lijun Cao

No 18 An Exploration of the 2006 Electoral Campaign for the Re-election of Walter Veltroni for Mayor of Rome Maddalena Vianello

No 17 Creating Global Citizens? The Case of Connecting Classrooms Mandeep Samra

No 16 Audience Reception of Health Promoting Advertising Cristian Raftopoulou

No 15 The Game of (Family) Life: Intra-Family Play in the World of Warcraft Holly Peterson

No 14 Global TV and Local Realities: Constructing Narratives of the Self Sunandini Pande

No 13 Twitter: Expressions of the Whole Self Edward Mishaud

No 12 Crowdsourced News: The Collective Intelligence of Amateurs and The Evolution of Journalism Melissa Metzger

No 11 To Support or Distort: An Analysis of Ontario Referendum Campaign Websites Anna Mather

No 10 Political Handbags: The representation of women politicians Eva Markstedt

No 9 Free Speech, Political Correctness and the Public Sphere in a Talk Radio World Michele Margolis

No 8 Propaganda, Grassroots Power, or Online Public Sphere? Zheng Liu

No 7 Preventing Drug Abuse in China: Anti-Drug Campaigns in the Eyes of a Drug User Bo Li

No 6 Taming Technology: Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Families and Their Domestication of the Internet Josh Hack

No 5 Keeping up Appearances: Candidate Self-Presentation through Web Videos in the 2008 US Presidential Primary Campaign Nisha Gulati

No 4 The End of the Media's '"War on Terror"? An Analysis of a Declining Frame Dominik Cziesche

No 3 Fantasizing Reality: Wetware, Social Imaginaries, and Signs of Change Jennifer Cross

No 2 The Colbert Nation: A Democratic Place to be? Kristen Boesel

No 1 Media Constructions of Extreme Female Thinness Nelly Abranavel

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What is the implication of digital photography?
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The implication of ubiquitous computing in new media technologies
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What are the legal and ethical issues relating to digital media
Appraise the various impacts of new media on the society
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Discuss social media as ‘The Fifth Estate.’
New media and group mobilization for action based on Clay Shirky’s works

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How media has been used to preserve culture and traditions
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What new media draws from history
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How culture inhibits media development

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Discuss the statement that media has made the world a global village
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Areas of media sociology that needs adequate research
Why media can be a crucial pillar in peace-building processes
How media improves social relations
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Creative social media marketing techniques
Principles of consumer purchasing behavior on digital platforms
Writing compelling copies that attract consumers on social media
Ethical and legal issues in social media consumer behavior
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Why are most youths the majority of online consumers
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How children interact with the media
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The aim of writing a dissertation or thesis is to create an original piece of research work on a clearly defined topic. However, writing a dissertation can be very difficult, especially if the student fails to have a concise research topic. Therefore, the first step to writing a successful dissertation is to identify the area that the student wants to research and then, after a little study of this area, form a clearly-defined topic. A concise research question is very important as it ensures that the dissertation is focused and flowing, and enables students to demonstrate how their research area is relevant. It is also important that the student chooses media dissertation topics that are of interest and bring new insight into the topic. However, the media dissertation topic should have enough literature for the student to form their unique argument, because a dissertation is not a PhD, and does not aim to change the field of research; rather, dissertations are focused on providing a different and unique viewpoint on the existing research and literature. The following article looks at a variety of different and relevant dissertation topics on media, including journalism, mass communication and music, and then identifies several good media dissertation topics and research questions to help the student to identify an area of interest, as well as how to form a good research question. Selecting media dissertation topics can be a challenging task, and therefore this article suggests a wide range of topics within the subject areas of freedom of expression, censorship, culture, communication, government monitoring and social networks.

Journalism and Privacy Dissertation Topics

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Journalism and privacy have become very hot media-related dissertation topics, especially in the growing world of celebrities and in the developing era of everyone keeping up-to-date about happenings in the world. However, journalism has also brought the concern of privacy to the forefront, as questions are raised about privacy versus transparent journalism. Certain media dissertation topics consider how far a journalist can venture into an individual’s private life without breaching the individual’s fundamental right to privacy (Article 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights), and consider whether there are some different criteria applied for private individuals or popular celebrities. Some topics within journalism and privacy that you could cover within your media dissertation include:

Although English law does not provide a specific law for privacy, does the common law system provide adequate protection of an individual’s private life from journalists?
The European Convention of Human Rights has introduced the concept of proportionality; does the United Kingdom’s legal regulations and precedent adopt proportionality towards privacy of individuals and journalists?
The case of Princess Diana has called into question the ethics of journalism and their invasion into the private life of the public. Should there be stricter regulations?
The European Law of Human Rights has called for a specific law of privacy to protect individuals from journalists: Does the UK need to adopt this approach?
A case law approach to Journalism and show-business: Do celebrities, by nature of their career, have a reduced right to privacy?
The economics of journalism are very important. If there is a stricter approach to protecting the private life of the public, will journalists still be able to engage and maintain their readership?
The legal case of Naomi Campbell in the UK has highlighted the issue of celebrities being afforded full privacy rights like other citizens. How can the right balance be achieved by journalists?
Judges in the UK and the USA have argued that celebrities who court the media, by their personal actions and economic gains, should not use privacy laws when and as they wish. Discuss.
Across Europe there are varying approaches by the courts to protecting privacy. With the European Court of Human Rights and the EU do we need one consistent approach?
The case of Yahoo v Licra has brought into question the very strict protection of privacy in France. Does the French approach comply with the European Convention of Human rights under the principles of margin of appreciation?
Data Protection and Journalism. How does the Data Protection Act 1998 influence the issue of peoples’ privacy in journalism?
The UK currently has a privacy statute set out in the Human Rights Act 1998. However, does journalism operate in the public’s interest?
Considering privacy in journalism, two major conducts are considered offensive – publication of private facts and intrusion. How can these conducts be regulated?

Journalism and the press offer a platform for various voices to be heard. However, the flipside of protecting the privacy of individuals is the important role of the media as the public watchdog. Indeed, at the international, regional and national level, journalists serve as the public’s watchdog, activist and custodian. These roles are protected by the fundamental human right of freedom of expression. This area discusses the extent to which courts can extend their protection over journalists, and how journalists can avoid court cases. Specific topics for your media dissertation could include:

Reynolds v Time Newspapers is the key case for recognising the role of press as the public’s watchdog. What are the implications of this case on the courts’ approach to journalists?
Sources are essential to journalists. Should the freedom of expression laws be used to protect these sources from cases that can result in breach of confidence?
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution has a tenet that supports a very balanced approach to freedom of expression and journalism. Should the UK adopt their approach?
Are there any justifications for the journalist’s right of freedom of expression to be breached in the interests of a democratic society?
Some argue that freedom of expression and the free press is the cornerstone of a democratic society. A comparison of citizens’ attitudes to a free press in the UK and US.
Journalism relies on the right of freedom of expression; however, should this give journalists the license to destroy the lives of individuals? A discussion of the balance between journalism and responsible reporting.
The “name and shame” approaches adopted by many newspapers have been questioned as unethical, Is this so, or does this strategy confirm their status as the public’s watchdog?
Watchdog is a very important consumer protection programme. Is this an example of responsible journalism?
Breach of confidence is a major factor that contradicts Data Protection laws and regulations; how far can the journalist’s right to freedom of expression be used as a defence of such a breach?
Is there a different level of freedom of expression for tabloids and broadsheets? The News of the World versus The Times.
UK citizens have a negative right to freedom of expression under the common law. How does this impact the country’s journalism?
The Sunday Times vs UK case highlights how courts infringe on journalists’ freedom of expression. How can courts extend their protection over journalists?
Freedom of expression is protected under Article 10 of the Human Rights Convention. Can journalists leverage on this legislation?

Censorship is the suppression of speech, public messages, and other similar information, that can be provided by journalists, based on the assumption that such material can be offensive, detrimental, delicate, politically incorrect or problematic as determined by government establishments or by public consensus. Therefore, censorship can be referred to as the government’s approach to controlling the media for the good of the society. The question is how far can the government go to protect society and is it really justified or merely a form of citizen control? There are two forms of censorship; the first is direct censorship, which is the banning of certain mediums and topics, while the second form is propaganda censorship, where the media and artists feed the government viewpoint. This is a controversial area, which offers various unique media dissertation topics, including:

Direct censorship is a direct breach of an individual’s human right to a free press. Discuss in relation to UNDHR
Journalists have a moral right to provide a balanced approach to the news; however, it is argued that the media is highly politicised. The case study of Fox News in the US.
Iran currently has a strict censorship programme in relation to its media. Does this approach protect the integrity of the country or is it a form of state control?
Were the dossiers released by the UK and US government prior to the Iraq war an example of the state using the media for propaganda?
A review of the differing viewpoints about banning pornography within an independent or democratic society: Is this a form of censorship??
The Spycatcher Case illustrates that the English courts will allow censorship if there is a threat to national security; however, should there be a limitation to the extent of legitimate whistleblowing, and when does whistleblowing constitute a crime?
Art has been an object of censorship over the years to protect the morals of the community. Some would argue that certain artistries, such as the BODYWORX art show, is immoral, but has not been censored. How does this compare to the display of foetuses and other controversial artistries?
Censorship, through propaganda, appears to be more subversive in a democratic society because it is hidden behind supposed legitimate laws. Case Study: The war on terror.
Political correctness is the new form of censorship in a democracy. Has the liberal view on tolerance caused a breach of the rights that they aim to protect?
The recent cases on the right of an individual to wear religious symbols have brought into question whether the UK is now censoring the right of religious association. Can this and other similar cases be classed as examples of censorship?
Censorship of controversial topics (violence, scandals, etc.) – Is there a balance between censorship and the ability to portray the true version of events?
A review of strict censorship regulations: Does censorship form a barrier to wide-ranging dissemination of creative works in the Arab world?
Implicit theories of censorship: Has the United States and U.K. Government institutions implemented censorship regulations that have created adverse conditions whereby journalists have to carry out personal-censorship to avoid prosecution?

Media, as a means of communication, has the potential to stretch and strengthen the human capacity for the transmission and exchange of information. The cultural value of media is dependent on those who control the mechanisms of media. For example, mass media, such as television, can produce significant cultural effects. Concerns about threats to media democracy have generated an exciting area for comparative research. Here are some media dissertation topics and case studies that you could research for your media dissertation:

What is the role of cybernationalism in China?
Facebook and Fears – A consideration of the ways in which social media networks have been implicated in digital terrorism.
Celebritisation and class conflict – A critical analysis of British ‘structured reality’ programming and its impact on class identity.
What is cyberviolence and how can it be regulated?
Following terror attacks in France, social media has been used to disseminate information in emergency situations. What are public expectations in relation to media messages and crisis management?
How does individualism-collectivism influence media use? A cross-cultural comparison between the USA and China.
Can the media be used to breach cultural divides and erase stereotypical images? An argument for responsible journalism.
Is the growth of media and film making, outside of Hollywood, important to ensure that all cultures are represented? The case of Bollywood.
In the UK do the British media fail the North/South cultural divide? A comparison of BBC news broadcasting.
Technological developments have influenced contemporary journalism and news culture. What is the fate of the modern newsroom?
Considering the ‘multicultural question’, discuss the extent to which the Hall/Morely model of audience reception remains relevant.
Examine postmodern views of media representation of significant cultural events.
Identify key debates about how media influences questions of sexual difference and the performativity of gender.

Intellectual property is a key feature of a new idea that an artist puts into practice. In the past, copyright, patents and trademarks have limited the ability to reproduce the work of the artist. However, in the current age of advanced technology, there are less effective regulations and restrictions governing whether individuals can download pirated music and films. Debate about control, ownership, and the values of the artist lead to the question of whether using the work of an artist is, in fact, stealing. This is becoming a more prominent issue within an increasingly globalised and digitised media industry, and the subject would make for interesting media dissertation topics.

The Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is the most important intellectual agreement of the 20th century. Discuss.
There are legitimate situations in the name of education where breaching an artist’s intellectual property rights is permitted. Discuss.
Intellectual property law fails minority cultural groups, their tribal music and art because it fails to understand communitarian ownership and prioritises the individual. Discuss.
Copyright law is far more interested in the owner of the copyright, such as record labels, than the artists. Discuss.
Using The X-Factor as a case study, present reasons why economics, rather than musical style, shapes the role of the music industry in popular culture.
It is argued that in the UK there is no real choice in music, because there is a monopoly on record labels in the market. A comparison of the UK and Canada’s music markets.
Music throughout the centuries has been linked to culture. However, in the UK there seems to be a distinct lack of cultural mainstream music. Does there need to be a promotion of British music culture?
Do the beliefs and attitudes of consumers in the music market need to change to stop music pirating?
Artists are changing the music market by allowing consumers to choose their price for music purchases. How will this change the face of the music market?
The Americanisation of the music industry is destroying traditional musical forms. Debate whether cultural imperialism is evident in the context of music censorship in Iran.
At the turn of the century, 80% of global publishing and recording revenues are appropriated by only five companies: EMI (UK), Bertelsmann (Germany), Warner (US), Sony (Japan) and Universal (Canada). Debate whether this monopolisation will continue.
Evaluate the role of cultural intermediaries (Bourdieu, 1984) in relation to the active role that personnel in the music industry undertake in relation to the production of particular styles of music.
The greater control that technology affords has led to more complex patterns of everyday music usage. Discuss.

Communication in the digital age has caused fears that individual privacy will be breached. For instance, different digital technologies have different conceptualisations of privacy. As with any broad social change, as well as fear come new forms of knowledge. The digital age has provided improved access to learning and education. Further to this, advances in communication technologies have supported activism and furthered freedom of expression. Here are some media dissertation topics within this area that you could research on.

The Data Protection Act (DPA) is soon to be replaced by the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Evaluate this change in data protection regulation.
France, Germany and the UK have different approaches to Data Protection. Are any sufficient to deal with digital communications?
Identity fraud and hacking behaviour has grown with the evolution of digital communications. Evaluate research into cybercrime perpetration by adolescents and young adults.
Education has been improved in the digital age with faster communication and exchanging of ideas. Has this made traditional teaching methods less important?
In light of the influence of micro-blogging on political campaigning, discuss the effectiveness of e-campaigning on Twitter as a more participatory process.
Higher education in the digital era – discuss the impact of online forums on distance learning.
Digital inequality may compound the existing rural-urban disparity in developing countries. Discuss.
How has the use of the Internet in local economies kick-started sustainable development? A comparison of rural South Africa and rural India.
Digital communication has been an important tool for human rights campaigners. A case study of Amnesty International’s email petitions.
In the past, governments have tried to censor information as a form of control. With the emergence of projects such as WikiLeaks, examine whether the Internet has brought about democratic change.
Does use of the internet stimulate political unrest in the Middle East?
Virtual Communities of Practice (VCoP) is a useful analytic frame for examining the professional identity and status of media workers. Discuss.
The individual has the power to design their own information environment. Evaluate Harper’s (1997) notion of the ‘Daily Me’.
Large corporations and governments have developed new methods with which to analyse social media data. Discuss the implications that dominant uses of data mining and analytics may have for the public.

The growth of mass communication and the technology to enable this communication has brought many benefits. Technological advancement provides the individual with information at the touch of a button, as well as allowing them to participate in politics. The advancements have also provided cheaper and easier formats for communication. However, there are some significant problems, enabling governments to access individual’s private communications with greater ease. Thus, privacy of the individual is threatened. This includes ISP addresses asking for personal information on access and Internet providers allowing government access. Does this mean that although mass communication has benefits it also has significant problems? An important issue to many would mean any of the following topics could create a useful and well-read media dissertation.

Is it ethical for Internet providers to allow government agencies to access private, individual, personal communications in the interests of justice?
How does the UK government justify using mass communication interceptors, such as ISP address recording, to access private individual’s personal information?
What are the implications of governments using the private individual’s access of mass communication as reason to investigate their personal communications?
How are the boundaries blurring between mass and personal communication with the advent of blogs and social networking sites?
Privacy is a key factor to limit journalists accessing personal information. How can the government justify breaching the same rights of an individual’s personal information?
What is the nature of the participatory culture of politics and how has social media encouraged this to individuals and government?
In enabling governments to access the private information of the individual, what implications has this for society and freedoms for the individual?
Communication is key to the democratic process; how can individuals be assured of their rights and freedoms?

Digital communications are constantly changing and moving the goal posts at a rapid speed. Social networks, such as Facebook, are changing the way that many people use the Internet and are changing the face of the distinction of private and mass communication. Information is readily available, allowing the individual to participate in a virtual world. Communication is being enabled through the various platforms and mediums available to the user, such as blogs etc. The socialising processes are being updated in link with how social media is operated by connecting individuals. Social media also has its critics who accuse it of damaging personal communication and dumbing down the latest generations. It has also become the site of cyber bullying which on the internet cannot be fully governed. If the area of communication and social networks interests you, you could write about any of the following topics for your media dissertation.

Social networks are the new form of mass communication, where blogs and ideas are exchanged; however, as technological processes are dynamic this is not the final product of social media. Discuss
What are the effects of social networking sites on the economics of mass communication?
Can social networking sites be used as a form of mass communication to trigger sustainable development and trading outside the ambits of corporations, such as eBay.
Do social networks play an important role in mass communication, advertising and the economic growth of trading over the Internet?
Are social networks more persuasive than traditional forms of communication, especially in regards to changing attitudes of individuals towards key debates?
Can we use social networks and blogs as a platform of mass communication to change attitudes to consumers and companies? Social networks and consumer boycotting.
Social media has been described as the digitalisation of word of mouth; how effective has this format been for marketing business?
Cyber bullying has become a greater problem using social media. How can this be regulated?
How true is it that social media can have an adverse effect on social interaction and the dumbing down of the English language?

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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

Examining Localized Communication, Political Action, and Polarization in the 108th Senate , Mitchell Popovic

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Consumer Purchase Intent in Opinion Leader Live Streaming , Jihong Huo

Organizing and Communicating Health: A Culture-centered and Necrocapitalist Inquiry of Groundwater Contamination in Rural West Bengal , Parameswari Mukherjee

HIV Stalks Bodies Like Mine: An Autoethnography of Self-Disclosure, Stigmatized Identity, and (In)Visibility in Queer Lived Experience , Steven Ryder

"Queen of the Mother-Tucking (Western) World": Authenticity and Nationality on Drag Race , Zane A. Willard

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Reviving the Christian Left: A Thematic Analysis of Progressive Christian Identity in American Politics , Adam Blake Arledge

Organizing Economies: Narrative Sensemaking and Communciative Resilience During Economic Disruption , Timothy Betts

The Tesla Brake Failure Protestor Scandal: A Case Study of Situational Crisis Communication Theory on Chinese Media , Jiajun Liu

Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Social (In)Visibility: An Interpretive Study of Food Choice, Self-Blame and Coping in Women Living with IBD , Jessica N. Lolli

Florida Punks: Punk, Performance, and Community at Gainesville’s Fest , Michael Anthony Mcdowell Ii

Re-centering and De-centering ‘Race’: an Analysis of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Organizational Websites , Beatriz Nieto-Fernandez

The Labors of Professional Wrestling: The Dream, the Drive, and Debility , Brooks Oglesby

Outside the Boundaries of Biomedicine: A Culture-Centered Approach to Female Patients Living Undiagnosed and Chronically Ill , Bianca Siegenthaler

The Effect of Racial and Ethnic Identity Salience on Online Political Expression and Political Participation in the United States , Jonathon Smith

Grey’s Anatomy and End of Life Ethics , Sean Micheal Swenson

Informal Communication, Sensemaking, and Relational Precarity: Constituting Resilience in Remote Work During COVID , Tanya R.M. Vomacka

Making a Way: An Auto/ethnographic Exploration of Narratives of Citizenship, Identity, (Un)Belonging and Home for Black Trinidadian[-]American Women , Anjuliet G. Woodruffe

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

When I Rhyme It’s Sincerely Yours: Burkean Identification and Jay-Z’s Black Sincerity Rhetoric in the Post Soul Era , Antoine Francis Hardy

Explicating the Process of Communicative Disenfranchisement for Women with Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions (COPCs) , Elizabeth A. Hintz

Mitigating Negativity Bias in Media Selection , Gabrielle R. Jarmoszko

Blue Rage: A Critical Cultural Analysis of Policing, Whiteness, and Racial Surveillance , Wesley T. Johnson

Narratives of Success: How Honors College Newcomers Frame the Entrance to College , Cayla Lanier

Peminist Performance in/as Filipina Feminist Praxis: Collaging Stand-Up Comedy and the Narrative Points in Between , Christina-Marie A. Magalona

¿De dónde eres?: Negotiating identity as third culture kids , Sophia Margulies

The Rise of the "Gatecrashers": The Growing Impact of Athletes Breaking News on Mainstream Media through Social Media , Michael Nabors

Learning From The Seed: Illuminating Black Girlhood in Sustainable Living Paradigms , Toni Powell Powell Young

A Comparative Thematic Analysis of Newspaper Articles in France after the Bataclan and in the United States of America after Pulse , Simon Rousset

This is it: Latina/x Representation on One Day at a Time , Camille Ruiz Mangual

STOP- motion as theory, method, and praxis: ARRESTING moments of racialized gender in the academy , Sasha J. Sanders

Advice as Metadiscourse: On the gendering of women's leadership in advice-giving practices , Amaly Santiago

The Communicative Constitution of Environment: Land, Weather, Climate , Leanna K. Smithberger

Women Entrepreneurs in China: Dialectical Discourses, Situated Activities, and the (Re)production of Gender and Entrepreneurship , Zhenyu Tian

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Constructing a Neoliberal Youth Culture in Postcolonial Bangladeshi Advertising , Md Khorshed Alam

Communication, Learning and Social Support at the Speaking Center: A Communities of Practice Perspective , Ann Marie Foley Coats

A Visit to Cuba: Performance Ethnography of Place , Adolfo Lagomasino

Elemental Climate Disaster Texts and Queer Ecological Temporality , Laura Mattson

When the Beat Drops: Exploring Hip Hop, Home and Black Masculinity , Marquese Lamont McFerguson

Communication Skills in Medical Education: A Discourse Analysis of Simulated Patient Practices , Grace Ellen Peters

Hiding Under the Sun: Health, Access, and Discourses of Representation in Undocumented Communities , Jaime Shamado Robb

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Walking Each Other Home: Sensemaking of Illness Identity in an Online Metastatic Cancer Community , Ariane B. Anderson

Widow Narratives on Film and in Memoirs: Exploring Formula Stories of Grief and Loss of Older Women After the Death of a Spouse , Jennifer R. Bender

Life as a Reluctant Immigrant: An Autoethnographic Inquiry , Dionel Cotanda

“It’s A Broken System That’s Designed to Destroy”: A Critical Narrative Analysis of Healthcare Providers’ Stories About Race, Reproductive Health, and Policy , Brianna Rae Cusanno

Representations of Indian Christians in Bollywood Movies , Ryan A. D'souza

(re)Making Worlds Together: Rooster Teeth, Community, and Sites of Engagement , Andrea M. M. Fortin

In Another's Voice: Making Sense of Reproductive Health as Women of Color , Nivethitha Ketheeswaran

Communication as Constitutive of Organization: Practicing Collaboration in and English Language Program , Ariadne Miranda

Interrogating Homonationalism in Love, Simon , Jessica S. Rauchberg

Making Sense at the Margins: Describing Narratives on Food Insecurity Through Hip-hop , Lemuel Scott

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Telling a Rape Joke: Performing Humor in a Victim Help Center , Angela Mary Candela

Becoming a Woman of ISIS , Zoe D. Fine

The Uses of Community in Modern American Rhetoric , Cody Ryan Hawley

Opening Wounds and Possibilities: A Critical Examination of Violence and Monstrosity in Horror TV , Amanda K. Leblanc

As Good as it Gets: Redefining Survival through Post-Race and Post-Feminism in Apocalyptic Film and Television , Mark R. McCarthy

Managing a food health crisis: Perceptions and reactions to different response strategies , Yifei Ren

Everything is Fine: Self-Portrait of a Caregiver with Chronic Depression and Other Preexisting Conditions , Erin L. Scheffels

Lives on the (story)Line: Group Facilitation with Men in Recovery at The Salvation Army , Lisa Pia Zonni Spinazola

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Breach: Understanding the Mandatory Reporting of Title IX Violations as Pedagogy and Performance , Jacob G. Abraham

Documenting an Imperfect Past: Examining Tampa's Racial Integration through Community, Film, and Remembrance of Central Avenue , Travis R. Bell

Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia and Quality-of-Life: Ovarian and Uterine Cancer Patients and the Aesthetics of Disease , Meredith L. Clements

Full-Time Teleworkers Sensemaking Process for Informal Communication , Sheila A. Gobes-Ryan

Volunteer Tourism: Fulfilling the Needs for God and Medicine in Latin America , Erin Howell

Practical Theology in an Interpretive Community: An Ethnography of Talk, Texts and Video in a Mediated Women's Bible Study , Nancie Hudson

Performing Narrative Medicine: Understanding Familial Chronic Illness through Performance , Alyse Keller

Second-Generation Bruja : Transforming Ancestral Shadows into Spiritual Activism , Lorraine E. Monteagut

The Rhetoric of Scientific Authority: A Rhetorical Examination of _An Inconvenient Truth_ , Alexander W. Morales

Daniel Bryan & The Negotiation of Kayfabe in Professional Wrestling , Brooks Oglesby

Improvising Close Relationships: A Relational Perspective on Vulnerability , Nicholas Riggs

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

When Maps Ignore the Territory: An Examination of Gendered Language in Cancer Patient Literature , Joanna Bartell

From Portraits to Selfies: Family Photo-making Rituals , Krystal M. Bresnahan

Spiritual Frameworks in Pediatric Palliative Care: Understanding Parental Decision-making , Lindy Grief Davidson

Blue-Collar Scholars: Bridging Academic and Working-Class Worlds , Nathan Lee Hodges

The Communication Constitution of Law Enforcement in North Carolina’s Efforts Against Human Trafficking , Elizabeth Hampton Jeter

“Black Americans and HIV/AIDS in Popular Media” Conforming to The Politics of Respectability , Alisha Lynn Menzies

Selling the American Body: The Construction of American Identity Through the Slave Trade , Max W. Plumpton

In Search of Solidarity: Identification Participation in Virtual Fan Communities , Jaime Shamado Robb

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Straight Benevolence: Preserving Heterosexual Authority and White Privilege , Robb James Bruce

A Semiotic Phenomenology of Homelessness and the Precarious Community: A Matter of Boundary , Heather Renee Curry

Heart of the Beholder: The Pathos, Truths and Narratives of Thermopylae in _300_ , James Christopher Holcom

Was It Something They Said? Stand-up Comedy and Progressive Social Change , David M. Jenkins

The Meaning of Stories Without Meaning: A Post-Holocaust Experiment , Tori Chambers Lockler

Half Empty/Half Full: Absence, Ethnicity, and the Question of Identity in the United States , Ashley Josephine Martinez

Feeling at Home with Grief: An Ethnography of Continuing Bonds and Re-membering the Deceased , Blake Paxton

"In Heaven": Christian Couples' Experiences of Pregnancy Loss , Grace Ellen Peters

“You Better Redneckognize”: White Working-Class People and Reality Television , Tasha Rose Rennels

Designing Together with the World Café: Inviting Community Ideas for an Idea Zone in a Science Center , William Travis Thompson

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Crisis Communication: Sensemaking and Decision-making by the CDC Under Conditions of Uncertainty and Ambiguity During the 2009-2010 H1N1 Pandemic , Barbara Bennington

Communication as Yoga , Kristen Caroline Blinne

Love and (M)other (Im)possibilities , Summer Renee Cunningham

The Rhetoric of Corporate Identity: Corporate Social Responsibility, Creating Shared Value, and Globalization , Carolyn Day

"Is That What You Dream About? Being a Monster?": Bella Swan and the Construction of the Monstrous-Feminine in The Twilight Saga , Amanda Jayne Firestone

Organizing Disability: Producing Knowledge in a University Accommodations Office , Shelby Forbes

Emergency Medicine Triage as the Intersection of Storytelling, Decision-Making, and Dramaturgy , Colin Ainsworth Forde

Changing Landscapes: End-of-Life Care & Communication at a Zen Hospice , Ellen W. Klein

"We're Taking Slut Back": Analyzing Racialized Gender Politics in Chicago's 2012 Slutwalk March , Aphrodite Kocieda

Informing, Entertaining and Persuading: Health Communication at The Amazing You , David Haldane Lee

(Dis)Abled Gaming: An Autoethnographic Analysis of Decreasing Accessibility For Disabled Gamers , Kyle David Romano

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

African Americans and Hospice: A Culture-Centered Exploration of Disparities in End-of-Life Care , Patrick Dillon

Polysemy, Plurality, & Paradigms: The Quixotic Quest for Commensurability of Ethics and Professionalism in the Practices of Law , Eric Paul Engel

Examining the Ontoepistemological Underpinnings of Diversity Education Found in Interpersonal Communication Textbooks , Tammy L. Jeffries

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MIC Center Receives Grants To Study AI, Big Tech, and Digital Equity

The MIC Center continues to research the relationship between technology and democracy.

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The Annenberg School for Communication is pleased to announce that the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded $200,000 to a research project co-directed by Media, Inequality, and Change Center (MIC) Co-Director Professor Victor Pickard.

MIC, a collaboration between the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers University’s School of Communication and Information, explores the intersections between media, democracy, technology, policy, and social justice.

The research project — "Democracy, AI and Big Tech: Assessing Corporate Activities in the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence in the UK, US, and Canada" — will explore big tech’s role in the advancement of AI and its consequences on democracy, governance, and trust.

The international collaboration includes Pickard, the C. Edwin Baker Professor of Media Policy and Political Economy at Annenberg, Professor Lina Dencik of Goldsmiths, University of London in the UK, and Professor Joanna Redden of Western University in Canada. Together they will investigate how corporate influence on the development of AI impacts democracies in the three countries.

Over two years, Pickard’s team at MIC will explore dominant and alternative regulatory frameworks focused on AI in the U.S. and identify possible interventions for fostering or rebuilding democratic oversight and trust in the areas of government, policy, media, and civil society.

“Whether AI technologies are deployed to help all of society or to further enrich the already powerful will be determined by policy. This generous grant will help us shed light on how corporate interests are capturing policy debates at a critical moment in AI development," Pickard says.

This project is part of a special, one-time collaborative grant program between the NEH and the Trans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities.

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In addition to the NEH grant, Annenberg is pleased to announce that the Independence Public Media Foundation has awarded MIC $97,500 to expand the work of the Pennsylvania Broadband Research (PBR) Institute , a joint research group with the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at the Pennsylvania State University focused on achieving digital equity.

Since its launch in 2023, the PBR Institute has analyzed internet access in underserved communities in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania as a whole, looking at cost, infrastructure, policy, and access.

Research sponsored by the grant includes investigating the recent dissolution of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provided subsidies for internet access for Americans who otherwise couldn’t afford an internet connection , and scrutinizing restrictions on building municipal broadband in Pennsylvania.

Thanks to the grant, MIC and the PBR Institute will continue to build out their research team, provide critical policy analyses, and make strides to ensure a future where fast, reliable, and affordable access to the internet for all is a reality.

The Independence Public Media Foundation funds and supports media and related programs that strengthen and connect diverse voices and foster greater understanding across communities in Greater Philadelphia.

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When asked why they choose the University of Colorado Boulder, students and faculty alike tend to cite its location, along with academic prestige, research successes and access to opportunity.

Izaguirre studies how political power influences Latin identities from the lens of public rhetoric and rhetorical histories. Plenty of the source material for his book includes texts produced by activists who lived in the Colorado area.

“I hadn’t thought of this, but I’ll be able to hand-deliver the book to families who participated, instead of just dropping it in the mail,” he said. “It feels like an opportunity to have a more personal connection to the things I’ve been studying.”

Izaguirre is among the seven new tenure-track faculty joining CMCI this fall. The college also is welcoming seven nontenure-track faculty, including new appointments for professors who previously held different roles.

“I’m so excited to welcome our new faculty to CMCI,” said Lori Bergen, founding dean of the college. “As the media, communication, design and information landscape continues to dramatically change, the new perspectives these professors bring will ensure our students get a cutting-edge, immediately applicable education.”

“It was a great experience, as an instructor, to be able to work with students who were that interested in learning and participating.” Dinfin K. Mulupi, assistant professor, journalism

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For the first time, this year’s incoming cohort includes faculty from the environmental design program, which formally integrated with CMCI over the summer. Though there are no changes for current students, faculty in the program are enthusiastic about the chance to collaborate with colleagues eager to explore new applications for their work.

Martín Paddack, a teaching associate professor who joins CMCI and ENVD following seven years at Howard University, has a wealth of interests around architecture and sustainability, including participatory design—“understanding how we identify where there is need and trying to create connections with community for design.”

Paddack brings a diverse set of interests—architecture, sustainability, social responsibility, writing, painting, woodworking—to the classroom, as well as a global perspective: He was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Peru and Uruguay before moving to D.C. as a boy. He also taught in South America and completed a painting residency in Barcelona. He helped set up a fabrication lab at Howard to ensure students developed both practical architecture experience.

“That’s something I really like about environmental design at CU—the focus on how we can apply sustainable principles across four different areas, and an emphasis on doing hands-on fabrication so that students learn the theory, but also how to apply it,” he said.

‘Great experience’ connecting with students

“I was fascinated by their interest in learning the research behind journalism practices,” said Mulupi, a native of Kenya who came to CMCI via the PhD program at the University of Maryland, College Park.

A discussion she led critiquing news coverage of immigration, Mulupi said, sparked so much insightful discussion that she felt bad moving on to the next topic.

“It was a great experience, as an instructor, to be able to work with students who were that interested in learning and participating,” she said. “When you’re a professor, you are creating knowledge with your students, and they were so attentive and involved that I know it will be a privilege to teach them.”

Mulupi’s research looks at sexism and sexual harassment in newsrooms, and came from working on her thesis as the #MeToo movement gained momentum. She was among the first scholars to explore the topic in Kenyan newsrooms; her work has since expanded to more than 20 countries.

It’s an important topic at a time when the news industry is contracting, as “when you have a newsroom culture with sexism, harassment, racism and bigotry, you lose talented journalists who don’t feel safe and included,” she said. “I am also focusing on solutions, especially exploring how we can build safer, more inclusive newsrooms that produce news content that serves the diverse needs and interests of a wider audience.”

“In my industry days, I realized my own cognitive dissonance—asking how granular we could get on a target audience while having ad blockers on my computer,” said Iyer, an assistant professor in the Department of Advertising, Public Relations and Media Design. “I believe the advertising world can play a more ethical role in how and why they’re using data, and how they’re protecting customers—because there isn’t enough literacy around this.”

It’s something her student will need to consider as they graduate, she said.

“Whether you’re in creative, account management, media planning, it doesn’t matter—you will be working with data,” Iyer said. “So, how can we best empower you to be ethical about the use of that data? As educators, that really needs to be front and center for our students.”

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The full lineup of new professors:

LoriBeth Greenan , associate teaching professor, APRD. Greenan is a seasoned public relations expert with experience that includes agency work and consulting.

Juan Grisales , assistant teaching professor, environmental design. Grisales completed two master’s degrees from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. His research focuses on Southeast Asia and Latin America.

Pooja Iyer , assistant professor, APRD. Iyer studies behaviors in data privacy, surveillance, propaganda and personalization in emerging media.

Joe Izaguirre III , assistant professor, communication. Izaguirre is an expert on political rhetoric, politics and Latin identities.

Angelica Kalika , assistant teaching professor, journalism. Kalika brings decades of experience in news, public relations, marketing and teaching to CMCI.

WooJin Kim , assistant professor, APRD. Kim studies A.I.’s impact on consumer perceptions and behaviors in advertising.

Sangwook Lee , assistant professor, APRD. Lee researches A.I.-driven strategic communications with an eye to ethics and effectiveness.

Nesrine Mansour , assistant professor, environmental design. Mansour joins CMCI from South Dakota State University and is an expert in architecture and the built environment.

Kristella Montiegel , assistant professor, communication. Montiegel’s research specialty is communicative practices and patterns that support those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She previously was a postdoctoral fellow at CMCI.

Dinfin K. Mulupi , assistant professor, journalism. Mulupi is an accomplished journalist and researcher who’s worked in both East Africa and Spain.

Martín Paddack , associate teaching professor, environmental design. Paddack is founder and principal at DesignMAP, in Washington, D.C. He is an architectural designer, artist and writer who has worked in Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Spain, Uruguay, Peru and the United States.

In addition, three nontenure-track professors— Jon Featherstone (information science), Jason Gnerre (critical media practices) and Vicky Sama (journalism)—have each been appointed to new roles from other appointments at CMCI. Featherstone and Gnerre are assistant teaching professors while Sama is an associate teaching professor.

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Greening global trade, green chemistry, the business of climate justice, and a bipartisan path forward will be among the topics covered at YSE-organized events and panel discussions presented as part of a program series on scalable and transformative climate solutions hosted by Yale Planetary Solutions during Climate Week NYC.

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What are the most effective ways to talk about the link between extreme weather and climate change? How can businesses, in the U.S. and globally, advance climate justice? Is it possible to remake our global trading system so that it becomes a significant driver of sustainability? How can we better align the distinctive approaches to saving forests through carbon markets? What is the best path to advancing bipartisan climate solutions in the current highly polarized U.S. political environment? These are just some of the topics that will be explored at forums and panel discussions organized by the Yale School of the Environment as part of a Climate Week NYC program series on scalable and transformative climate solutions hosted by Yale Planetary Solutions . The four-day program of events will be hosted at the Yale Club in New York City September 24-27.

Currently, only a handful of countries are on track to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and many countries that were leading in sustainability goals have fallen behind or stalled, according to the 2024 Environmental Performance Index, published by the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy, which ranks 180 countries on 58 performance indicators. The study illustrates the challenges of reducing emissions in resistant sectors and hard-to-decarbonize industries, said Daniel Esty , Hillhouse Professor of Environmental Law and Policy, who took leave from Yale last year to work with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and a group of international thought leaders on developing a comprehensive sustainability agenda for the international trade system. The agenda, known as the Villars Framework for a Sustainable Trade System , includes measurement protocols for greenhouse gas emissions associated with traded goods, and the establishment of an inclusive process for setting sustainability standards.

The need for cross-sector collaboration, high-level synergies, and bold action to address the climate crisis has never been greater.”

“What is increasingly clear is that the key to progress is a structure of incentives for moving the corporate world toward sustainable business models. In this regard, the trade system reforms that have been developed by the Remaking Trade team (embodied in the Framework) could be the critical point of policy leverage required to deliver transformative change,” Esty said.

With momentum building for remaking the trade system, Esty will discuss the most recent developments and trade’s potential to speed and scale the transition to a net-zero future in a session that will feature Okonjo-Iweala, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, and others.

Powering Green Economies

Engaging the business world in climate work includes focusing on the intersection of climate and justice, said Michel Gelobter , executive director of the Yale Center for Environmental Justice , who will be moderating “The Business of Climate Justice” panel in partnership with the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY).

The most severe harms from climate change disproportionally impact underserved communities and vulnerable populations. The Inflation Reduction Act and the Department of Energy’s Justice40 Initiative has opened new opportunities for clean energy investments in low-income communities, and corporations represent an enormous pool of capital with a potential to advance climate justice issues relatively rapidly, noted Professor of Environmental Justice Gerald Torres .

Gelobter added that there is a lot of work happening in this arena as businesses explore the opportunities posed by new ways to power green economies in emerging markets.

“What’s extraordinary about the climate change business world right now is how central justice is to so many business value propositions. There’s a widespread recognition that innovation has to encompass communities at the frontlines of climate change because of how much they have to teach us, and how big a market they truly represent,” he said.

Gelobter will delve into this issue with Rachel Payne, portfolio director at X, Alphabet's Moonshot Factory; Tracey Osborne, associate professor and endowed presidential chair in the Management of Complex Systems Department and the Management of Innovation, Sustainability and Technology Program at UC Merced; Marilyn Waite, managing director of the Climate Finance Fund and Stanley Ng, global partnerships director of New Energy Nexus.

Manufacturers can help avoid the harmful legacies of the past that have impacted climate justice communities worldwide. That message will be part of the discussion at a panel discussion on “The Science of Solutions: Addressing Climate Change with Green Chemistry” organized by the Yale Center for Green Chemistry and Engineering (CGCGE). From changes to how chemicals are regulated to reducing forever chemicals in industries such as fashion , green chemistry is inventing, implementing, and innovating solutions to prevent pollution and climate impacts.

“Policymakers, investors, and climate activists need to know what scientists are already aware of — green chemistry has provided climate change solutions that are ready today to go to scale, and these solutions represent a small fraction of the future power and potential of green chemistry to be a powerful tool in addressing climate change,” said Paul Anastas, Teresa and H. John Heinz III Professor in the Practice of Chemistry for the Environment and director of CGCGE, who will be a panelist for the discussion moderated by Vice Provost for Yale Planetary Solutions Julie Zimmerman.

To reduce their carbon footprints, companies have been increasingly turning to the carbon offset market. Peter Boyd, YSE lecturer and Resident Fellow at CBEY, is co-leading a discussion, “Saving the World’s Forests,” that looks at the future of utilizing carbon credits to save tropical forests. Tropical rainforests, particularly in the Amazon, are often called the "lungs of the planet" due to their ability to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, However, unsustainable agriculture, logging, mining, urban expansion, and other human-driven activities are rapidly destroying tropical forests around the world. Specifically, the conversation aims to increase understanding of, and amongst, the three predominant approaches in the using-carbon-credit-to-save-forests movement: the project-based approach, which describes those that develop, sell, and advocate for specific, defined forest projects; the jurisdictional approach, of which the Architecture for REDD+ Transactions are leading proponents, advocating for standardization of methodologies across geographies and minimum area sizes; and the sovereign carbon or national-scale-only approach, advocated by the Coalition for Rainforests Nations.

“These approaches have distinct advantages and drawbacks, deriving from different worldviews. Public disagreement of these differences has dampened demand for credits and prevented forest stewards from receiving funds at scale” Boyd said. “The goal of our discussion is to improve understanding and communication across stakeholder views, and subsequently, to encourage buyers of forest carbon credits to purchase without fear of backlash for buying the ‘wrong’ credit. Ultimately, the simple goal is to help make the world’s rainforests more valuable alive than dead.”

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The dramatic increase in extreme weather events around the globe — from intense hurricanes to prolonged droughts to intense flooding — is among the most visible, costly, and life-alternating effects of the climate crisis. For the past several years, the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication has been examining how extreme weather affects people’s views on climate change, and, in 2023, launched a program with Climate Central to inform and inspire climate action by communicating the connections between climate change and extreme weather. Anthony Leiserowitz , director of YPCCC, will discuss the research findings in a session with Climate Central , Potential Energy Coalition , the Bezos Earth Fund, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, and the Global Strategic Communications Council.

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How to motivate people to take action on climate is also at the heart of author and environmentalist Bill McKibben’s work. Americans over 60 years old represent the fastest growing segment of the population, with about 10,000 people a day passing the 60-year mark. In 2021, McKibben launched Third Act to help older Americans use their “unprecedented skills and resources” to advance climate action.” Yale Environment 360 Editor Roger Cohn will interview McKibben one-on-one about the current state of the climate movement, intergenerational action on climate, and more.

With Election Day fast approaching, a panel discussion with legislators and moderated by Esty on bridging partisan divides and fostering consensus across party lines will round out the forum on Friday, September 27.

“The need for cross-sector collaboration, high-level synergies, and bold action to address the climate crisis has never been greater,” said Dean Indy Burke . “I am excited and hopeful about the opportunity Climate Week NYC, in general, and the Yale Planetary Solutions program series in particular, presents to advance the high-impact, scalable solutions we are working on at YSE.”

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What to know about messaging platform Telegram and the arrest of its founder in France

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Pavel Durov's messaging app Telegram has attracted controversy due to its encryption system. ( Reuters: Albert Gea )

The founder of encrypted messaging service Telegram has been detained in France over the weekend as part of an investigation into a lack of moderation and criminal use of the platform.

Authorities took Russian-born Pavel Durov into custody at Paris–Le Bourget Airport on Saturday evening, local time, immediately after he arrived from Azerbaijan on a private jet.

French prosecutors have declined to comment on the case but it was already known he had an arrest warrant in his name in France.

He was reportedly captured after authorities spotted his name on the airport's passenger list.

Mr Durov's arrest has drawn the ire of Russia, with Moscow claiming it highlights the West's double standard on freedom of speech.

Here's what to know about Telegram and its 39-year-old CEO and founder.

What is Telegram?

Now based in Dubai, Telegram was founded by Mr Durov and his brother in Russia in 2013 in the wake of the Russian government's crackdown on the internet after mass pro-democracy protests rocked Moscow .

The app uses end-to-end encryption which sees messages coded in a way that no-one but the sender and recipient can view them.

Telegram itself cannot monitor encrypted private communications, but it has the ability to ban both channels and accounts.

The service currently has about 900 million active monthly users and has positioned itself as a more secure alternative to US-owned platforms including WhatsApp and Signal .

It is particularly influential in Russia, Ukraine and the republics of the former Soviet Union, and has become a critical source of information on Russia's war in Ukraine, used heavily by government officials on both sides.

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Telegram has formed an important part of government communications during Russia's war on Ukraine. ( Vyacheslav Prokofyev via Reuters )

Mr Durov founded the platform after his first social media platform, VK, stirred up a dispute with the Kremlin, forcing him to sell it off and leave Russia in 2014.

Having relocated to the United Arab Emirates in 2017, Telegram shielded itself from moderation laws at a time when Western countries were pressuring large platforms to remove illegal content. Mr Durov had praised the UAE for its "neutrality".

Telegram has become hugely popular partly due to the ease of viewing and posting videos on its messaging "channels", but critics accuse it of hosting illegal content ranging from extreme sexual imagery, disinformation, and services for buying drugs, veiled behind a pro-privacy rhetoric.

Research has shown the app hosts thousands of far-right and extremist groups, and helps in the flow of their transnational communications, including that of Islamic State (IS).

Mr Durov holds multiple passports, including that of France, which raises jurisdictional challenges for Russia. ( AP: Tatan Syuflana, File )

But Steven Feldstein, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, says Telegram "occupies a complicated position in the ecosystem", with both upsides and downsides.

"It is a place where known terrorist groups such as the Islamic State, and others, have used it to communicate propaganda to their followers," he told ABC News Channel.

"It's also a platform that can be used by different extremist groups, by criminal organisations to either pedal and propagate illicit activity, or to spread harmful messages.

"On the flip side, Telegram occupies a pretty important niche when it comes to allowing for criticism against authoritarian regimes, when it comes to being a place where you have unlikely conversations occurring."

Mr Feldstein said particularly with the war in Ukraine, Telegram had played a vital role in the free flow of information and presenting otherwise unheard-of viewpoints.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his officials, as well as Vladimir Putin's government regularly use it.

Why was Pavel Durov arrested?

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A protester's placard reads "France must not follow the path of Putin and must respect freedom of expression! Justice for Pavel Durov!" ( Reuters: Yulia Morozova )

The investigation by France's OFMIN, an office tasked with preventing violence against minors, relates to allegations including fraud, sexual exploitation, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, organised crime and promotion of terrorism on Telegram, local media reported.

Mr Durov has been accused of allowing criminal activities to go on undeterred on the app, allegations the platform dismissed as "absurd".

"Telegram abides by EU laws, including the Digital Services Act — its moderation is within industry standards and constantly improving," the company said in a statement.

"Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe … it is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform."

A French police source told Reuters the investigation also relates to Mr Durov's refusal to cooperate with authorities.

His current period of detention for questioning can last up to a maximum of 96 hours — until Wednesday night, local time. When this ends, the judge can decide to free him or press charges and remand him in further custody.

Mr Durov holds citizenship of France, the UAE, Russia, and Saint Kitts and Nevis.

What is Russia's response?

Russia's embassy to Paris said it had demanded access to Mr Durov but had had no response, accusing France of "refusing to cooperate".

Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow was taking steps to "clarify" the situation, but questioned whether Western NGOs would demand his release.

"In 2018, a group of 26 NGOs, including Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Freedom House, Reporters Without Borders, the Committee to Protect Journalists, and others, condemned the Russian court's decision to block Telegram," she said in a post on her personal Telegram account.

"Do you think this time they'll appeal to Paris and demand Durov's release?"

Billionaire owner of social media platform X, Elon Musk also came to the defence of Mr Durov, claiming his arrest was illustrative of an attack on free speech in Europe.

"It's 2030 in Europe and you're being executed for liking a meme," he said on X.

US whistleblower Edward Snowden, who took asylum in Russia, blasted "an assault on the basic human rights of speech and association", saying he was saddened Paris had "descended to the level of taking hostages as a means for gaining access to private communications".

While French authorities are yet to detail the facts of Mr Durov's case, his arrest is unusual for a dispute like social media content moderation, which is typically treated as a civil — not criminal — proceeding.

No charges have been laid against him so far.

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Fact-checking warnings from Democrats about Project 2025 and Donald Trump

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Project 2025 has a starring role in this week’s Democratic National Convention.

And it was front and center on Night 1.

WATCH: Hauling large copy of Project 2025, Michigan state Sen. McMorrow speaks at 2024 DNC

“This is Project 2025,” Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, D-Royal Oak, said as she laid a hardbound copy of the 900-page document on the lectern. “Over the next four nights, you are going to hear a lot about what is in this 900-page document. Why? Because this is the Republican blueprint for a second Trump term.”

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, has warned Americans about “Trump’s Project 2025” agenda — even though former President Donald Trump doesn’t claim the conservative presidential transition document.

“Donald Trump wants to take our country backward,” Harris said July 23 in Milwaukee. “He and his extreme Project 2025 agenda will weaken the middle class. Like, we know we got to take this seriously, and can you believe they put that thing in writing?”

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris’ running mate, has joined in on the talking point.

“Don’t believe (Trump) when he’s playing dumb about this Project 2025. He knows exactly what it’ll do,” Walz said Aug. 9 in Glendale, Arizona.

Trump’s campaign has worked to build distance from the project, which the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, led with contributions from dozens of conservative groups.

Much of the plan calls for extensive executive-branch overhauls and draws on both long-standing conservative principles, such as tax cuts, and more recent culture war issues. It lays out recommendations for disbanding the Commerce and Education departments, eliminating certain climate protections and consolidating more power to the president.

Project 2025 offers a sweeping vision for a Republican-led executive branch, and some of its policies mirror Trump’s 2024 agenda, But Harris and her presidential campaign have at times gone too far in describing what the project calls for and how closely the plans overlap with Trump’s campaign.

PolitiFact researched Harris’ warnings about how the plan would affect reproductive rights, federal entitlement programs and education, just as we did for President Joe Biden’s Project 2025 rhetoric. Here’s what the project does and doesn’t call for, and how it squares with Trump’s positions.

Are Trump and Project 2025 connected?

To distance himself from Project 2025 amid the Democratic attacks, Trump wrote on Truth Social that he “knows nothing” about it and has “no idea” who is in charge of it. (CNN identified at least 140 former advisers from the Trump administration who have been involved.)

The Heritage Foundation sought contributions from more than 100 conservative organizations for its policy vision for the next Republican presidency, which was published in 2023.

Project 2025 is now winding down some of its policy operations, and director Paul Dans, a former Trump administration official, is stepping down, The Washington Post reported July 30. Trump campaign managers Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita denounced the document.

WATCH: A look at the Project 2025 plan to reshape government and Trump’s links to its authors

However, Project 2025 contributors include a number of high-ranking officials from Trump’s first administration, including former White House adviser Peter Navarro and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson.

A recently released recording of Russell Vought, a Project 2025 author and the former director of Trump’s Office of Management and Budget, showed Vought saying Trump’s “very supportive of what we do.” He said Trump was only distancing himself because Democrats were making a bogeyman out of the document.

Project 2025 wouldn’t ban abortion outright, but would curtail access

The Harris campaign shared a graphic on X that claimed “Trump’s Project 2025 plan for workers” would “go after birth control and ban abortion nationwide.”

The plan doesn’t call to ban abortion nationwide, though its recommendations could curtail some contraceptives and limit abortion access.

What’s known about Trump’s abortion agenda neither lines up with Harris’ description nor Project 2025’s wish list.

Project 2025 says the Department of Health and Human Services Department should “return to being known as the Department of Life by explicitly rejecting the notion that abortion is health care.”

It recommends that the Food and Drug Administration reverse its 2000 approval of mifepristone, the first pill taken in a two-drug regimen for a medication abortion. Medication is the most common form of abortion in the U.S. — accounting for around 63 percent in 2023.

If mifepristone were to remain approved, Project 2025 recommends new rules, such as cutting its use from 10 weeks into pregnancy to seven. It would have to be provided to patients in person — part of the group’s efforts to limit access to the drug by mail. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a legal challenge to mifepristone’s FDA approval over procedural grounds.

WATCH: Trump’s plans for health care and reproductive rights if he returns to White House The manual also calls for the Justice Department to enforce the 1873 Comstock Act on mifepristone, which bans the mailing of “obscene” materials. Abortion access supporters fear that a strict interpretation of the law could go further to ban mailing the materials used in procedural abortions, such as surgical instruments and equipment.

The plan proposes withholding federal money from states that don’t report to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention how many abortions take place within their borders. The plan also would prohibit abortion providers, such as Planned Parenthood, from receiving Medicaid funds. It also calls for the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that the training of medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, omits abortion training.

The document says some forms of emergency contraception — particularly Ella, a pill that can be taken within five days of unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy — should be excluded from no-cost coverage. The Affordable Care Act requires most private health insurers to cover recommended preventive services, which involves a range of birth control methods, including emergency contraception.

Trump has recently said states should decide abortion regulations and that he wouldn’t block access to contraceptives. Trump said during his June 27 debate with Biden that he wouldn’t ban mifepristone after the Supreme Court “approved” it. But the court rejected the lawsuit based on standing, not the case’s merits. He has not weighed in on the Comstock Act or said whether he supports it being used to block abortion medication, or other kinds of abortions.

Project 2025 doesn’t call for cutting Social Security, but proposes some changes to Medicare

“When you read (Project 2025),” Harris told a crowd July 23 in Wisconsin, “you will see, Donald Trump intends to cut Social Security and Medicare.”

The Project 2025 document does not call for Social Security cuts. None of its 10 references to Social Security addresses plans for cutting the program.

Harris also misleads about Trump’s Social Security views.

In his earlier campaigns and before he was a politician, Trump said about a half-dozen times that he’s open to major overhauls of Social Security, including cuts and privatization. More recently, in a March 2024 CNBC interview, Trump said of entitlement programs such as Social Security, “There’s a lot you can do in terms of entitlements, in terms of cutting.” However, he quickly walked that statement back, and his CNBC comment stands at odds with essentially everything else Trump has said during the 2024 presidential campaign.

Trump’s campaign website says that not “a single penny” should be cut from Social Security. We rated Harris’ claim that Trump intends to cut Social Security Mostly False.

Project 2025 does propose changes to Medicare, including making Medicare Advantage, the private insurance offering in Medicare, the “default” enrollment option. Unlike Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans have provider networks and can also require prior authorization, meaning that the plan can approve or deny certain services. Original Medicare plans don’t have prior authorization requirements.

The manual also calls for repealing health policies enacted under Biden, such as the Inflation Reduction Act. The law enabled Medicare to negotiate with drugmakers for the first time in history, and recently resulted in an agreement with drug companies to lower the prices of 10 expensive prescriptions for Medicare enrollees.

Trump, however, has said repeatedly during the 2024 presidential campaign that he will not cut Medicare.

Project 2025 would eliminate the Education Department, which Trump supports

The Harris campaign said Project 2025 would “eliminate the U.S. Department of Education” — and that’s accurate. Project 2025 says federal education policy “should be limited and, ultimately, the federal Department of Education should be eliminated.” The plan scales back the federal government’s role in education policy and devolves the functions that remain to other agencies.

Aside from eliminating the department, the project also proposes scrapping the Biden administration’s Title IX revision, which prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. It also would let states opt out of federal education programs and calls for passing a federal parents’ bill of rights similar to ones passed in some Republican-led state legislatures.

Republicans, including Trump, have pledged to close the department, which gained its status in 1979 within Democratic President Jimmy Carter’s presidential Cabinet.

In one of his Agenda 47 policy videos, Trump promised to close the department and “to send all education work and needs back to the states.” Eliminating the department would have to go through Congress.

What Project 2025, Trump would do on overtime pay

In the graphic, the Harris campaign says Project 2025 allows “employers to stop paying workers for overtime work.”

The plan doesn’t call for banning overtime wages. It recommends changes to some Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, regulations and to overtime rules. Some changes, if enacted, could result in some people losing overtime protections, experts told us.

The document proposes that the Labor Department maintain an overtime threshold “that does not punish businesses in lower-cost regions (e.g., the southeast United States).” This threshold is the amount of money executive, administrative or professional employees need to make for an employer to exempt them from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

In 2019, the Trump’s administration finalized a rule that expanded overtime pay eligibility to most salaried workers earning less than about $35,568, which it said made about 1.3 million more workers eligible for overtime pay. The Trump-era threshold is high enough to cover most line workers in lower-cost regions, Project 2025 said.

The Biden administration raised that threshold to $43,888 beginning July 1, and that will rise to $58,656 on Jan. 1, 2025. That would grant overtime eligibility to about 4 million workers, the Labor Department said.

It’s unclear how many workers Project 2025’s proposal to return to the Trump-era overtime threshold in some parts of the country would affect, but experts said some would presumably lose the right to overtime wages.

Other overtime proposals in Project 2025’s plan include allowing some workers to choose to accumulate paid time off instead of overtime pay, or to work more hours in one week and fewer in the next, rather than receive overtime.

Trump’s past with overtime pay is complicated. In 2016, the Obama administration said it would raise the overtime to salaried workers earning less than $47,476 a year, about double the exemption level set in 2004 of $23,660 a year.

But when a judge blocked the Obama rule, the Trump administration didn’t challenge the court ruling. Instead it set its own overtime threshold, which raised the amount, but by less than Obama.

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