Figure/Ground Communication’s latest scholarly interview is with Eric
Jenkins – Assistant Professor in Communication at the University of
Cincinnati. Dr. Jenkins studies the connection between media technology and
consumerism, with a particular focus on visual media. His theoretical
perspectives include cultural studies, media ecology, and critical theory.
He has published articles in *Critical Inquiry, Quarterly Review of Film &
Video*, *Critical Studies in Media Communication,* and* Visual
Communication Quarterly*, as well as presenting over 30 papers at national
and international conferences. He currently has a book manuscript
entitled *Consumer
Modes: Animation, Affect, and the American Dream*under review with the
University of Nebraska Press. Eric teaches undergraduate and graduate
classes in cultural studies, popular culture, digital media, visual
rhetoric, postmodern media theory, and communication technology.
Dr. Jenkins was interviewed by Figure/Ground contributor Justin Dowdall:
http://figureground.ca/interviews/eric-jenkins/
As always, your comments and feedback are welcome and appreciate!
Best,
L.
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