Xavier University of Louisiana

department of
communications

Xavier University of Louisiana
Department of Communications

1 Drexel Drive

Campus Box 93

New Orleans, LA 70125

504-520-5087 phone

504-520-7982 fax

communications@xula.edu

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JANICE HAYNES, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor / Internship Course Director

EDUCATION

Ph.D. University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Communication Studies, 2005

M.A. University of Houston
Mass Communication, 1996

B.A. University of Houston
Radio, Television & Film, and Anthropology, 1994

COURSES TAUGHT AT XAVIER
  • Visual Principles of Media (MSCM 1200)
  • Writing for Radio and Television (MSCM 2500)
  • Appreciation and History of Film (MSCM 2580)
  • Media Criticism (MSCM 3500)
  • History of American Mass Media (MSCM 3831)
  • Introduction to Communication Research (MSCM 3600)
  • Internship (MSCM 4410)
PRESEARCH AREAS

Dr. Haynes' research interests include: welfare policy discourse and media representations of female-headed families; film and restoration of family; apocalyptic narratives in film and popular culture.

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Haynes joined the Communications faculty in the Fall of 2006. She teaches courses in visual media, media criticism, mass communication theory and methods, and film history. Dr. Haynes also supervises internships.

Contact Information

Office Location: Xavier South – 114
Direct Line: 504-520-5085
Fax Number: 504-520-7919
Email Address: jhaynes1@xula.edu