New York University, Department of Media, Culture & Communication

Several guiding principles shape the creative and critical intellectual projects of the Department of Media, Culture, & Communication at New York University, whether expressed in research, teaching, or mentoring: 1) A commitment to interdisciplinarity in the study of media and culture. Scholars and doctoral students in the department engage with theoretical concepts and perspectives from a range of academic disciplines and fields of study, including media studies, cultural studies, communication, media history, visual culture, sound studies, anthropology, sociology, political science, and so on, in order to deploy interdisciplinary strategies of analysis. Our approach is based on the principle that the most challenging questions of our times, in relation to the study of media, technology, and culture, cannot be examined from the perspective of any single academic discipline; 2) A multi-methodological approach that draws on a diverse array of research methods in media and cultural analysis, including audience studies, semiotics, ethnography, discourse analysis, political/cultural economy, content analysis, and other interpretive and critical approaches; 3) A historical perspective that situates the study of media, technology, and culture within historical contexts, comparative historical research, media archaeology, genealogy, and media history; and 4) A global, comparative approach in relation to cultural differences, media forms, historical frameworks, and theoretical paradigms.

Carnegie Classification: R1

Modes Offered: In-person

Professional Development: $6,700 total for the time in degree upon meeting program benchmarks, for language learning, conference travel, participation, and any other professional development or research needs.

Communication doctorates conferred between 2020-25: 25