We need to talk: Center is an advocate for local democracy
The Center for Public Deliberation is a key asset at Colorado State University in supporting local democracy and teaching students about democratic principles.
Liberal Arts and Democracy
In 2023-24, CSU emphasized democracy and civic engagement for our thematic year. From screen to stage and the Supreme Court to Latin America, our faculty explore issues of democracy.
Hate in the Homeland: Speaker looks at surprisingly mainstream roots where far-right extremism is cultivated
On Oct. 17, author and scholar of extremism and radicalization Cynthia Miller-Idriss will speak at “Hate in the Homeland: Far Right Threats to Democracy and What We Can Do,” part of Colorado State University’s Thematic Year of Democracy.
Reflecting on Study Abroad Summer 2023
Rams study communication across the globe Autumn Equinox Eve is the perfect time to reflect on all the fun we had this summer and start planning for the adventures of the next! During the Sumer 2023 session, three communication studies programs took a total of 35 undergraduate students to Rome, Italy; Murcia, Spain; and Seoul, […]
Chung speaks with NPR’s The World about the Korean “revenge” movie genre
Professor of Film and Media Studies Hye Seung Chung recently spoke with The World, NPR’s only international news program, about the importance of contextualizing the violence in Korean “revenge” films within Korea’s political and cultural history. You can listen to the episode containing her interview here. Earlier this year, Chung was also quoted in a […]
The movie ‘Barbie’ has put the phrase ‘toxic femininity’ back in the news – here’s what it means and why you should care
As the “Barbie” movie’s worldwide box office passes the billion-dollar mark, and some conservative pundits push back against its popularity with negative hot takes, the phrase “toxic femininity” is back in the news.
Holy voter suppression, Batgirl! What comics reveal about gender and democracy
As comic books’ cultural impact has grown, scholars have explored how they have reflected and shaped attitudes about everything from politics to war to economics to gender, race, ability and sexuality.
CLA Alumni Spotlight: Joel Delgado (’14)
Filmmaker. Photographer. Storyteller. Communication Studies major and film studies minor Joel Delgado (’14) has had a passion for powerful creative communication since his days at CSU.
“East Asian Film Remakes”
Scott Diffrient’s new book published by Edinburgh University Press Professor Scott Diffrient co-edited a new book, East Asian Film Remakes, with University of Northern Colorado Professor Kenneth Chan. Edinburgh University Press published the book in July 2023. Diffrient also wrote the book’s second chapter, “Against Anesthesia: An Empty Dream, Pleasurable Pain, and the ‘Illicit’ Thrills […]
Dunn selected as CSU’s first fellow for Mellon-funded humanities academy
Associate Professor of Communication Studies Tom Dunn has been selected as CSU’s first fellow for a Mellon-funded humanities academy with WICHE.