Dr. Stuart Poyntz

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Biography

Stuart Poyntz is a Professor in the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University and serves as the Director of the Community Engaged Research Centre (CERi). His research focuses on participatory research, particularly with teenagers in informal learning spaces, and he has held visiting scholar positions at several prestigious universities such as Queensland University of Technology and Griffith University. Poyntz has published extensively, including five books and numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, and he is well-known for his work on children’s media cultures, public life theories, and social care in urban youth cultures. He is actively involved in research that addresses the non-formal learning sector and the role of youth in creative arts and media organizations. His recent studies also include projects aimed at dismantling rape culture on university campuses and examining youth media production within urban settings. Poyntz teaches various courses related to media history and popular cultures and has contributed significantly to academic conferences, keynote lectures, and research seminars.

Research Interests

Courses

CMNS 210 Media History CMNS 316 Topics in Popular Cultures and Public Communication

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy