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Erin AshAssociate Professor, Graduate CoordinatorOffice: 402 Strode Tower Phone: 864-656-1567 Email: ASH3@clemson.edu | |
Educational BackgroundPh.D. Mass Communications M.A. Media Studies B.A. Communication | Courses TaughtCOMM 3080: Public Communication and Popular Culture
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ProfileDr. Erin Ash is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Communication. Her research interests are in media psychology, particularly media portrayals of race and gender and audience interpretations of those messages. Dr. Ash teaches media theory and research methods courses in the department. | |
Research InterestsDr. Ash's research focuses primarily on representations of social groups in media and their effects, with an emphasis on the cognitive and affective processes that explain media-based stereotyping, beliefs about inequality, and support for policies aimed at alleviating these issues. Her work has examined the relationship between media portrayals and these outcomes across a variety of contexts, including news, sport, video games, and film/entertainment. Research PublicationsCranmer, G. A., Ash, E., Fontana, J. L., & Mikkilineni, S. D. (2020). Communication for the win: Task benefits of coach confirmation in collegiate athletics. Communication Quarterly. doi: 10.1080/01463373.2020.1850491
Honors and AwardsAssociate Dean’s Recognition of Scholarship in Journal Publications, CBSHS, Clemson University (Fall 2019)
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