Joy Hayes, PhD
Radio Broadcasting in the US and Latin America
My research investigates the origins of contemporary media practices in radio broadcasting in the 1930s and 1940s. I examine the historical development of docudramas and sitcoms as media genres, and I'm interested in the rise of progressive and anti-progressive uses of radio broadcasting. I also study the historical development and practice of community broadcasting in Mexico and Latin America more broadly. My research investigates media institutions, programs, and audiences.
Curious, self-motivated, strong communication skills. Upper-level undergraduate course work in communication studies, history or related fields.
Students will participate in collecting and evaluating secondary scholarly sources and analyzing primary documents related to radio broadcasting in the US and Latin America. Students will contribute to on-going research or develop independent investigations on related topics.
