Communication and Media Studies

Thematic Clusters

CMS does not have formal tracks, and students may choose their electives as they wish. But to provide additional guidance for students who desire greater specialization, we offer examples of thematic areas of study that can shape your intellectual journey through the major.

Digital Media and Technology

Explores the impact of digital technologies on communication, media production, and societal interactions.

Communicative Interaction and Performance

Examines theories and dynamics of human communication and performance as they take place in language, interaction, and cultural expression.

Global Mediated Representations

Investigates mediated representations and productions across diverse societies and global contexts.

Communication, Media, Politics and Power

Analyzes the interplay between mediated communication, political structures, and societal power dynamics.

Media, Identity and Representation

Analyzes how mass media, social media, and multimodal representations construct and challenge identities across different communities.

Multimodal Communication and Expression

Explores multiple modes of communication and expression, by way of text, image, sound, performance, and beyond, and their integration and theorization.