Media Theory and Criticism Fall 2018

Tyler, The Creator and Queer Analysis Stereotypes

Social Media and Spreading of False Information

One of the most talked about issues right now is fake news and false information. Even people who are fairly careful can get confused about fact vs fiction. However, the spreading of false information is not as easy as it looks. All of the most…

In Defense of Political Correctness

In today’s media, (especially news media) the term political correctness carries with it a…

Sexism & Trolls in Modern Entertainment

Have you been watching any TV shows in the last five years? And if so, are there any shows…

Our Daily Exposure to Strategic Ambiguity

Whether you believe in its truthfulness or not, most of us at least know what our…

Robot Parents

Once I was out in a restaurant with my parents celebrating my Mom’s birthday. During the dinner my phone vibrated and I reached into my pocket to check my phone. Before I could pull my phone from my pocket my Dad hit my hand and said, “Don’t pull your phone out during dinner, that’s rude.” I looked to…

Expedited Expiration of iPhones

The real reason you have to get a new iPhone every couple of years

Counter Culture Constantly Co-opted

Being an individual can be really important to the newer generations. Our media consumption can now be personalized to huge levels through the internet and our mobile devices. The term of “being a sheep-ple” or “copying someone” have negative connotations.

How ideologies have reduced the types of heroes in American Cartoons