Dr. Hollis Griffin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hollis Griffin is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, specializing in critical media studies. His research focuses on cultural politics in television and the internet, particularly intersecting issues of affect, sexuality, and spatial contexts. Griffin's work includes the book 'Feeling Normal: Sexuality Media Criticism in the Digital Age,' which was named an Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library Association in 2017. His published research appears in prominent journals and anthologies, with a strong emphasis on LGBTQ+ representation in media. Recent publications include articles in 'Convergence', 'Communication, Culture & Critique', and forthcoming essays on television representations and the cultural significance of New York City. He served on various editorial boards and was elected to the Board of Directors for the Society for Cinema and Media Studies from 2018 to 2021, demonstrating his active engagement in the field of media studies. His current projects continue to investigate the roles of digital and urban media in shaping cultural narratives.

Research Interests

Courses

COMM 101-001 Media, Past Present COMM 698-001 Planning First-Year Research Project

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science