Home Department: Digital Media and Journalism

Areas of Focus: Race and Gender in Media, Influencer Culture, Platform Economy, Transnational Connections between East Asia and U.S

Current Courses:
224 Media Industries
– Principles, functions, and elements of media industries. Emphasis on broadcast, cable, film, radio, and digital media. Analysis of traditional business models and emerging programming and distribution models; law and regulation; marketing communications; audience research.
310 Media and Diversity
– Examines historical and contemporary representations of gender, race, class, and sexuality in mass media in order to interpret, evaluate, and contest these meanings. Students investigate how the structure and economic imperatives of the mass media industries influence representations of diversity and consider possibilities for reformation and intervention.
350 Media Research Methods
– Theory, design, and analysis of research in mass media. Includes coverage of surveys, ratings, statistics, reporting, and computer usage.

Office Hours Fall 2024
CSB 036
Tuesday and Friday
1:00pm-1:50pm (In Person)
4:00pm-5:10pm (webex)

Email:
kimd@newpaltz.edu