21. A comparative study of the U.S. and Korean film industries: history, structure, and finance Open Access Author: Baxter, Patrick David Title: A comparative study of the U.S. and Korean film industries: history, structure, and finance Graduate Program: Media Studies Keywords: historyfilm historyeconomicsfinancestructureartsculturepolitical economyindustrial organizationSouth KoreaKorean film industryKoreaHollywoodmoviesmoviefilmsfilm indutrystudiostudiosdistributionfundingindependent filmindependentfilm companydigitalmulti mediamedialong tail File: Download PBaxter_Thesis_Final110308.pdf Committee Members: Krishna Prasad Jayakar, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
22. LI’L FATTIES: A TEXTUAL ANALYSIS OF GENDER, RACE, AND CLASS IDENTITY PORTRAYALS OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE CHILDREN IN POPULAR CHILDREN’S FILMS Open Access Author: Guldin, Rachel Elizabeth Title: LI’L FATTIES: A TEXTUAL ANALYSIS OF GENDER, RACE, AND CLASS IDENTITY PORTRAYALS OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE CHILDREN IN POPULAR CHILDREN’S FILMS Graduate Program: Media Studies Keywords: childrenfilmmovieoverweightobesefatchildracegenderclass File: Download Guldin.Rachel.MAThesis2011.pdf Committee Members: Dr Jeanne Lynn Hall, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorJeanne Lynn Hall, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
23. The Zombie Media Monster and its Evolution as a Sign and Historical Allegory Open Access Author: Lizardi, Ryan Title: The Zombie Media Monster and its Evolution as a Sign and Historical Allegory Graduate Program: Media Studies Keywords: Zombiesignallegorymedia File: Download Lizardi_-_Zombie_Thesis.pdf Committee Members: Matthew Frank Jordan, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorMatthew Frank Jordan, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
24. Branded sports sovereignty: A critical media approach to Puerto Rican Olympic sports Open Access Author: Diaz-Torres, Rafael Rene Title: Branded sports sovereignty: A critical media approach to Puerto Rican Olympic sports Graduate Program: Media Studies Keywords: Olympic sportsmass mediasports sovereigntyPuerto Rico File: Download DIAZ_TORRES_THESIS_FINAL.pdf Committee Members: Ronald V Bettig, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorRonald V Bettig, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
25. The Effects of Message Evidence Type and Visual Representation on Cognitive and Affective Responses Open Access Author: Hardy, Sharde Ardelle Title: The Effects of Message Evidence Type and Visual Representation on Cognitive and Affective Responses Graduate Program: Media Studies Keywords: message evidencestatisticalnarrativevividnessaffecttransportationcognitioncredibilityinvolvementpersuasion File: Download Sharde_Hardy_Final_Thesis.pdf Committee Members: Michel M Haigh, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorMichel M Haigh, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
26. “MORE THAN ENTERTAINMENT”: THE ROLE OF SATIRICAL NEWS IN DISSENT, DELIBERATION, AND DEMOCRACY Open Access Author: Burton, Sarah J Title: “MORE THAN ENTERTAINMENT”: THE ROLE OF SATIRICAL NEWS IN DISSENT, DELIBERATION, AND DEMOCRACY Graduate Program: Media Studies Keywords: discussiondebatedeliberative democracymediaocracyinfotainmentrolecriticismdissentFirst Amendmenthistorylegal researchethnographyThe Colbert ReportThe Daily Showfake newssatirical newsdeliberationentertainmentpoliticsmediaintentionscomedycomedianssatire File: Download Burton-GraduateThesis.pdf Committee Members: Martin Halstuk, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorMartin Halstuk, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorMatthew Frank Jordan, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorRobert Dwayne Richards, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
27. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF CULTURE ON AESTHETIC MOTIVATION FOR COSMETIC CUSTOMIZATION OF MOBILE PHONES Open Access Author: Lee, Seoyeon Title: PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF CULTURE ON AESTHETIC MOTIVATION FOR COSMETIC CUSTOMIZATION OF MOBILE PHONES Graduate Program: Media Studies Keywords: Media PsychologyCustomizationCultureMobile Phone File: Download Seoyeon_Lee__Thesis__FINAL.pdf Committee Members: S. Shyam Sundar, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorS. Shyam Sundar, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
28. Buying Local: The Cognitive Effects of Environmental Messaging Open Access Author: Dames, Valerie Jean Title: Buying Local: The Cognitive Effects of Environmental Messaging Graduate Program: Media Studies Keywords: Environmental MessagingFramingBIS/BAS File: Download Valerie_J._Dames-_Final_Masters_Thesis.pdf Committee Members: Lee Ahern, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorLee Ahern, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorColleen Connolly Ahern, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
29. Effects of Expectation Setting and Agency on Human-Robot Interaction Open Access Author: Sun, Yuan Title: Effects of Expectation Setting and Agency on Human-Robot Interaction Graduate Program: Media Studies Keywords: human-robot interactonsense of agencyexpectation setting File: Download Thesis-Yuan_Sun_Final.pdf Committee Members: S. Shyam Sundar, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorS. Shyam Sundar, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
30. The Brand and the Bold: Cartoon Network's Batman: The Brave and The Bold as Comics-Licensed Children's Television. Open Access Author: Roman, Zachary Title: The Brand and the Bold: Cartoon Network's Batman: The Brave and The Bold as Comics-Licensed Children's Television. Graduate Program: Media Studies Keywords: Batmansynergychildren's televisionWarner Brothers File: Download Thesis-Deposit_Draft.pdf Committee Members: Matthew Paul Mcallister, Thesis Advisor/Co-AdvisorMatthew Mc Allister, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
