Linda Crafton, EdD
Professor - Communication Emeritus
Communication Department
- PHONE:
- (262) 595-2616
- EMAIL:
- crafton@uwp.edu
Linda Crafton completed her doctoral studies in Language, Literacy, and Culture with an emphasis in Reading/Literacy at Indiana University. Prior to coming to UW Parkside, Dr. Crafton was a Professor at Northeastern Illinois University and a Director of Teacher Education Assessment at Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy where she also taught graduate courses in literacy.
Areas of Expertise
- Critical Media Literacies
- Women & Gender Studies
- Identity
Teaching Interests
Critical media literacy and all things related to social justice, particularly, communication & gender, and race, class, gender and sexuality in the media.
Research Interests
I research and write about critical media literacy, women's and gender studies, feminism, and social justice.
Consulting Interests
Women's and Gender Studies
Teaching Awards
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(2015)
Rangers in Action — Diversity Office
Awarded to faculty and staff who show dedication to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability