Dr. Sherry Yu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sherry Yu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Arts, Culture and Media at the University of Toronto. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication from Simon Fraser University. Her research investigates multiculturalism, media, and social integration. Dr. Yu has authored 'Diasporic Media Diaspora: Korean Media Vancouver Los Angeles' (2018, UBC Press) and co-edited 'Ethnic Media in the Digital Age' (2019, Routledge) and the 'Handbook of Ethnic Media in Canada' (2023, McGill-Queen’s University Press). Her work has appeared in prominent journals such as 'Journalism: Theory, Practice & Criticism', 'Journalism Studies', and 'Canadian Journal of Communication'. Dr. Yu's research interests encompass ethnic and diasporic media, multicultural media policies, critical journalism, and representation in media. Her contributions to the field explore the intersection of media and cultural diversity, aiming to enhance understanding of how media shapes and reflects cultural identities.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of communication, focusing on multiculturalism and media integration.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology