Dr. Richard T. Craig - The Popular and the Marginalized

Cultural Collisions or Coalescence

Thursday, November 9, 2023 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM EST
Merten Hall, 1203

Dr. Craig is an Associate Professor of Communication at George Mason University. He has been a part of the university and the Department of Communication since the fall of 2009.  He received his BA in Journalism from Olivet College, his MA in Telecommunications Management from Michigan State University, and his PhD in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Howard University.

His research centers on mass media political economy, addressing the production, distribution, and consumption of media content. He takes particular interest in exploring the social structure/struggle embedded in media production and interpreted in media consumption. His goal is to use research to influence the development of policy to enhance opportunities for media production and distribution by marginalized cultures.

His presentation will discuss his interest in examining and understanding matters relevant to marginalized citizens/communities, media representation, media ownership, political economy, and popular culture.

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