Dr. Joanna Doona

Biography

Joanna Doona is a Senior Lecturer at Lund University, focusing on media communication studies. Her research primarily explores cultural citizenship, satire, humor, and popular culture, particularly how audiences engage with these elements. Currently, she is managing a project funded by the Wahlgrenska Foundation that examines public service satire and its audiences, including a pilot project on memes related to Sweden's potential NATO membership. Joanna's academic achievements include receiving a prize for her doctoral thesis in media communication studies, awarded in 2017. She teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, serving as course coordinator for modules in media communication theories and public opinion, and supervises doctoral students in media and film studies. Joanna actively participates in public events to discuss the societal role of satire and civic culture, aligning her work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals of 2015, focusing on global prosperity and participation. She has also collaborated on various research projects, including the Satire Research Network and works related to political satire. Her expertise encompasses audience studies, humor studies, and political communication, contributing significantly to the field of cultural studies.

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