From Screen to Classroom: The Role of Televised Narratives in Enhancing Educational Belongingness for Black American Students

  • Feyi Oshinyemi

Student thesis: Master's ThesisMaster of Arts (MA)

Abstract

This creative thesis examines the influence of televised narratives on shaping the educational experiences of Black American students, exploring the interplay between media representation and educational belonging. It proposes how televisual narratives can better reflect and support the educational identities of Black American students, aiming to foster a greater sense of belonging and representation in educational media. This document serves as an accompaniment to the center of this work, a twelve minute pilot episode that explores the challenges and triumphs of students navigating their educational journeys. This work not only provides a detailed breakdown of the episode's narrative and production techniques but also illustrates how targeted televisual narratives can significantly contribute to reflecting and supporting educational aspirations and cultural identities.
Date of Award2024
Original languageAmerican English
Awarding Institution
  • Eastern Illinois University
SupervisorS.M. Walus (Supervisor)

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Communication

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