Hakan Karaaytu

Assistant Professor of Digital Journalism
Psychology & Communication
Assistant Professor of Digital Journalism

Education

  • PhD: Mass Communication-Journalism, Ohio University, 2024
  • MA: Interdisciplinary Studies, Niagara University, 2018
  • MA: Media and Communication Science, Zirve University, 2016
  • BS: Turkish Language Education, Erciyes University, 2013

Specialties / Areas of Interest

  • Political Communication
  • Populism
  • New Media
  • Social Media Literacy
  • Popular Culture
  • Authoritarian Media Systems

Courses Taught

  • The Future of Media
  • Precision Language for Journalists
  • Introduction to Multiplatform Reporting and Writing
  • Strategic Social Media
  • Mass Media and American Life
  • Introductory Newswriting and Reporting
  • Beat Reporting
  • Global Communication
  • Pop Culture Goes Global

Awards/Honors

  • Impact on Student Experience Award Alfred University 2024
  • People’s Choice Award, 3-Minute Thesis Competition Ohio University 2022
  • First Place, 3-Minute Thesis Competition Ohio University 2021
  • Scripps Howard Teaching Fellow Ohio University 2021
  • Presidential Scholar Niagara University 2017

Activities

Advisor, Alfred University School Newspaper, Fiat Lux

Professional Experience

2023-present   Assistant Professor, Communication Studies. Alfred University
2021-2023         E.W Scripps Teaching Fellow, School of Journalism,  Ohio University
2020-2021         Research Fellow, School of Journalism, Ohio University
2017-2019          Research Fellow, Communication, Niagara University

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