David Black, PhD - School of Communication and Culture
Topics
- Politics: Media coverage and strategy
- Social justice issues and the media
- Independent media and communication
- Applications of theory in understanding mass media, identity and mythology
David Black is an Ontario-born communication theorist and historian with an expertise in media and cultural theory, interpersonal communication, communication history, technology criticism and political communication.
Before coming to Royal Roads University in 2003, Black taught in the Communication Studies department at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo for a decade. In 2002, he published his first book entitled The Politics of Enchantment through Wilfrid University Press.
Black is interested in various practical forms of media production, especially as they relate to using media to teach theory and in the support of social justice issues.
In 2004, Black was named a finalist for the Kelly Outstanding Teaching Award, given out each year in support Royal Roads' commitment to teaching excellence. Nominations for this prestigious award are provided by students, staff and faculty, and finalists are selected by a panel of peers from within the university.
Media queries for staff and faculty should be directed to Doug Ozeroff in Community Relations and Advancement, 250-391-2526. For other queries, contact David Black directly.