Dr. Carolyn Marvin

Professor

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Biography

Carolyn Marvin is the Frances Yates Professor Emeritus at the Annenberg School for Communication. Her research focuses on the cultural discourses of relationships, body, material spaces, and social boundaries, with interests in ritual communication and freedom of expression. Marvin is known for her books 'Old Technologies New' (Oxford University Press, 1988), which examines the history of communication technologies from the late 19th century, exploring their implications for social trust and public perception. Her 2010 publication was recognized as a seminal survey of technology literature, analyzing 50 influential works. Another significant publication, 'Blood Sacrifice Nation: Totem Rituals Flag' (Cambridge University Press, 1999), delves into American civil religion and explores how national sacrifice rituals intersect with social consciousness and citizenship. Marvin's contributions establish new theoretical grounds for understanding group memory and national identity through the lens of rituals and communication.

Research Interests

Courses

COMM 3220 History Theory Freedom Expression (SNF Paideia Program Course)

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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