Graduate Program
Communication Studies
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Semester of Degree Completion
Spring 2024
Thesis Director
S. M. Walus
Thesis Committee Member
Chigozirim U. Sodeke
Thesis Committee Member
Marita Gronnvoll
Abstract
This creative thesis examines the influence of televised narratives on shaping the educational experiences of Black American students, exploring the interplay between media representation and educational belonging. It proposes how televisual narratives can better reflect and support the educational identities of Black American students, aiming to foster a greater sense of belonging and representation in educational media. This document serves as an accompaniment to the center of this work, a twelve minute pilot episode that explores the challenges and triumphs of students navigating their educational journeys. This work not only provides a detailed breakdown of the episode's narrative and production techniques but also illustrates how targeted televisual narratives can significantly contribute to reflecting and supporting educational aspirations and cultural identities.
Recommended Citation
Oshinyemi, Feyi, "From Screen to Classroom: The Role of Televised Narratives in Enhancing Educational Belongingness for Black American Students" (2024). Masters Theses. 5015.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/5015
Included in
Critical and Cultural Studies Commons, Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication Commons, Other Film and Media Studies Commons, Screenwriting Commons, Television Commons, Visual Studies Commons
