Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. This week, Tom welcomes Dr. Adolfo Mora, an Associate Professor of Communication at Schreiner University.
Dr. Mora shares insights into his academic journey, from high school media projects to his PhD. He discusses his research on colorblindness and ethnic representation in media and details his teaching philosophy and method at Schreiner University. The conversation delves into the practical and theoretical aspects of communication studies, the evolution of media, and the digital divide influenced by geographic, socioeconomic, and generational factors. Dr. Mora also reflects on the differences between teaching at a large university like UT Austin and a smaller institution like Schreiner, emphasizing the importance of personalized education and student engagement.
Key highlights:
- Dr. Mora’s Academic Journey
- Exploring Colorblindness in Media
- Media and Communication Classes
- Generational Media Experiences
- Digital Divide and Media Studies
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