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Stevens, J. Richard

Associate Professor

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Research

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  • Dr. Stevens' research delves into the intersection of ideological formation and media message formation. This work comprises studies of such topics as how journalists cover scientific and technological issues in news media, how cultural messages are formed and passed through popular media, how technology infrastructure affects the delivery of media messages (and how conflicts in this area are discussed) as well as general studies in how technology is changing the American system of media production and delivery.

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  • Media message construction, technology diffusion analysis, textual analysis

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Teaching

courses taught

  • APRD 4931 - Internship
    Primary Instructor - Summer 2024
    Internship course
  • CMCI 1030 - Becoming CMCI: Thinking Across Disciplines
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018
    Engages key principles and practices in the fields of media, communication and information. Emphasizes the analyses of new and old media, information technologies, verbal and visual literacies, communicative interactions and cultural practices through process-based learning and hands-on projects utilizing multiple modes of expression. Accelerated, one-semester version of the introductory CMCI course for transfer students to CMCI. Formerly CMCI 1030. Requires a grade of C- or better to count toward degree.
  • CMCI 1040 - Foundational Concepts and Creativity in Media, Communication and Information
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2023
    Provides first-year students with an understanding of key principles and practices used in the fields of media, communication and information. Develops insight into processes of storytelling, conversation, information and images as foundational to learning in media, communication and information, and supports students in learning to use creativity and multiple modes of expression to produce projects relevant to a range of disciplines across the college.
  • CMCI 2030 - Thinking Across Disciplines in Media, Communication and Information
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2023
    Engages key principles and practices in the fields of media, communication and information. Emphasizes the analyses of new and old media, information technologies, verbal and visual literacies, communicative interactions and cultural practices through process-based learning and hands-on projects utilizing multiple modes of expression. Accelerated, one-semester version of the introductory CMCI course for transfer students to CMCI. Requires a grade of C- or better to count toward degree.
  • CMCI 4021 - Prime Time: Public Performance and Leadership
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2024
    Intercollegiate athletics and the college athlete experience are undergoing fundamental transformations as athletes gain control of their name, image and likeness and begin monetizing their personal brands for the first time. This course considers collegiate and professional athletes as a special kind of public figure, whose public personas can create opportunities to earn income from sponsors and commercial interests, but also as influential advocates for social justice and cultural influence.
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