Linda Crafton, EdD

  • Professor - Communication Emeritus
  • Communication Department
  • PHONE: (262) 595-2616
  • EMAIL: crafton@uwp.edu
Linda Crafton

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Critical Media Literacies
  • Women & Gender Studies
  • Identity
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.

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

2015: Awarded to faculty and staff who show dedication to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability, Rangers in Action, Diversity Office
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