Sut Jhally
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Sut Jhally is a Professor of Communication at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His work delves into cultural studies, advertising, media, and consumption.
Jhally is also the executive director of the Media Education Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1992. This foundation produces and distributes documentaries and educational resources to encourage critical thinking about the impact of mass media. He has produced over 40 documentaries on media literacy topics.
Born in Kenya and raised in England, Jhally pursued higher education at the University of York before moving to Canada. He accepted a scholarship to the University of Victoria and later earned his PhD from Simon Fraser University.
Throughout his career, Jhally has authored several books and articles, and has received awards for his teaching, including the "Distinguished Teacher Award" from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The student newspaper at UMass Amherst also voted him "Best Professor." In 1992, New Woman magazine recognized him as one of their "People of the Year."
Sut Jhally's official website offers access to his online courses, articles, talks, books, and films. The Media Education Foundation also provides additional resources and information about his work.
Jhally is also the executive director of the Media Education Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1992. This foundation produces and distributes documentaries and educational resources to encourage critical thinking about the impact of mass media. He has produced over 40 documentaries on media literacy topics.
Born in Kenya and raised in England, Jhally pursued higher education at the University of York before moving to Canada. He accepted a scholarship to the University of Victoria and later earned his PhD from Simon Fraser University.
Throughout his career, Jhally has authored several books and articles, and has received awards for his teaching, including the "Distinguished Teacher Award" from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The student newspaper at UMass Amherst also voted him "Best Professor." In 1992, New Woman magazine recognized him as one of their "People of the Year."
Sut Jhally's official website offers access to his online courses, articles, talks, books, and films. The Media Education Foundation also provides additional resources and information about his work.
