Professor of Communications and Arts
Chair of the Communication Studies Department

434.544.8600
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Elliot & Rosel Schewel Hall 330

Biography: Originally from Annapolis, MD, Dr. Robinson grew up loving popular culture and followed that excitement through his academic career. He enjoys watching TV and movies with his wife, daughter, and son. He is a sci-fi nerd and a huge comic book fan.

Education

• PhD, American Culture Studies – Bowling Green State University
• MA, Telecommunications – Indiana University Bloomington
• BA, Radio-Television-Film, University of Maryland College Park
• BS, Psychology, University of Maryland College Park

Courses Taught

• COMM 171: Media and Culture
• COMM 229: Introduction to Film
• COMM 372: Media Criticism
• COMM 394: Culture Industries, Audiences, and the Superhero

Research Interests

• Genre studies (particularly science fiction and superheroes)
• Media criticism and history
• Comic book studies
• Audience research

Areas of Expertise

• Communications
• American Culture Studies
• Audiences