Popular Culture Obscures and Reveals: A Look at Korean Film and Queer Rhetoric
Korean cinema and queer rhetoric have both been brought to the forefront of U.S. culture in recent years, and Communication Studies professors help show us how and why.
‘The Diplomat’ negotiates expectations – and myths – about gender, power and politics
Few people would have predicted that a loquacious drama about a woman foreign service professional would have been Netflix’s next big hit.
Comm studies undergraduates win awards at annual research showcase
CSU’s Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity (CURC) is an annual event that showcases the creativity and scholarship of undergraduate students across various disciplines. The showcase culminates in a closing ceremony that recognizes all participants and honors award winners. This year, CURC’s showcase was held on Thursday, April 20. Out of over 500 CSU students, three […]
Undergraduate Research Academies: Reimagining research through a liberal arts lens
Undergraduate Research Academies are thoughtfully curated research opportunities that support a culture of learning in the CLA.
Ten new students named to renowned national honor society
Ten exceptional undergraduate Communication Studies students were awarded last month with inductions into CSU’s Mu Sigma Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the undergraduate honor society of the National Communication Association. Lambda Pi Eta is a prestigious organization that requires high academic marks and commitment to the field of communication of its student members throughout their […]
Returning to an in-person Society for Cinema & Media Studies Conference
From April 12 to 15, the annual Society for Cinema & Media Studies (SCMS) Conference convened in Denver. It was the first in-person SCMS Conference since 2019. Many faculty and graduate students from the Department of Communication Studies attended to present their research and learn from other media and film studies scholars from around the […]
Film festival lauds original work by CSU students and alumni
On Thursday, April 13, dozens of CSU students and friends filed into the theater in the Behavioral Sciences Building to watch 19 new short films together. This was the annual premiere of the Through the Student Lens Film Festival (TSL), the first and only film festival created for and run by CSU students and alumni.
“Communicating the Other across Cultures: From Othering as Equipment for Living, to Communicating Other/Wise”
Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager’s new book published by University of Michigan Press Associate Professor Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager’s book Communicating the Other across Cultures: From Othering as Equipment for Living, to Communicating Other/Wise is being published in November 2023. Communicating the Other across Cultures is available for preorder now. About the book: Communicating the Other across Cultures exposes how we […]
Communicating in the courtroom
“My Communication Studies degree has really given me an edge when it comes to trial work,” Schenk says. “Some of my favorite classes were Studies in Persuasion and Advanced Public Speaking, which taught me both the psychology and practical skills behind being a great presenter. Understanding what persuasive techniques work and why, and appreciating the ethical implications behind our speech has given me a level of comfort in court and in front of juries that I know I wouldn’t have without my degree.”
Celebrate CLA! Faculty and staff recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service in 2023
The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of the outstanding faculty, staff, and volunteers for 2023.