At Princeton University, Kushanava Choudhury serves as a Visiting Lecturer within the Humanities Council and holds the position of Ferris Professor of Journalism. His work deeply engages with the vital role of critical thinking, particularly as it applies to media and its intricate connections with democracy, the political landscape, and broader societal shifts. Based in the United States, his contributions to the university enrich the academic environment by fostering a nuanced understanding of these complex relationships.
Professor Choudhury brings a profound interest in exploring the dynamic interplay between media and the forces that shape our world. He examines how media not only reflects but also actively influences democratic processes, political narratives, and the currents of social change. This focus allows him to guide students through critical analyses of contemporary media environments and their impact on public life.
Drawing upon his extensive academic background and professional experiences, Kushanava Choudhury creates a classroom where students are encouraged to delve into these crucial topics. His teaching approach is designed to cultivate insightful perspectives, prompting students to critically evaluate the powerful and ever-evolving relationship between media and the society it inhabits.
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Princeton University offers students interested in journalism a robust experience through its Program in Journalism, housed within the Humanities Council. This program provides a certificate path that integrates journalistic principles and practices within the university's strong liberal arts foundation. Students cultivate essential skills in critical thinking, research, writing, and multimedia storytelling through rigorous courses and seminars often led by distinguished practicing journalists. The curriculum covers reporting, ethics, and the evolving media landscape, preparing students to analyze complex issues and communicate effectively. Rooted in a history of fostering strong communication skills since 1957, the program equips graduates to contribute to public discourse and pursue impactful careers in journalism and related fields.
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Princeton University is a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey. Founded in 1746 in Elizabeth as the College of New Jersey, Princeton is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution. The institution moved to Newark in 1747, and then to the current site nine years later. It officially became a university in 1896 and was subsequently renamed Princeton University.
