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- E-Mail:
- cagonzal@usc.edu
- Telephone:
- 2137401260
- Interests:
- Representation of Minorities, Independent and Alternative Media, Community radio, Media bias, Community Informatics, Citizenship, Grassroots organizing, Content Analysis, Media Effects, Theory, Politics / Political Communication, Digital Media
- Role(s):
- Graduate Student
- Location(s) of Work:
- US - West
Current Institutional Affiliation(s)
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Annenberg School for Communication
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA, United States
Biography
I was born in Glendale, California and my parents are from Jalisco, Mexico. I received my B.A. in Print Journalism and Chicano Studies from the University of Southern California and worked for two Los Angeles-based magazines before entering graduate school. I am currently a doctoral student at the Annenberg School for Communication at USC.
My main research interests involve ethnic media and their role within communities in promoting civic engagement, health storytelling and political participation. Currently the focus of my research deals with immigration issues and Latino residents. I am also interested in new communication networks that are being used by Latinos in Los Angeles.
Currently I am working on a research study regarding the way in which
Spanish-language media may be influencing Latino undocumented
immigrants to become naturalized citizens amidst a hostile political
environment. I am also involved in an academic/advocacy partnership with a community-based organizaton in South Los Angeles. We are exploring the role of CBOs as bridging agents between African American and Latino residents.