Dr. Joseph Straubhaar

Professor

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Biography

Joseph Straubhaar is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin's Moody College of Communication, where he specialized in global media, cultural theory, and the digital divide. With extensive teaching experience at institutions such as Brigham Young University and Michigan State University, he has a diverse academic background that includes roles as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer. His research interests focus on the flow of global television production, particularly in Latin America, and he has led student groups on media research in various countries. His graduate teachings cover media theory and ethnographic research methods, while undergraduate courses include introductions to global media and Latin American television. An active contributor to various academic journals, Straubhaar has co-authored and edited several noteworthy publications, including texts on Telenovelas and the impact of global communication.

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Experience

Professor Emeritus

1998-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Served as Professor and taught various courses in journalism, media, and global television.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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