
Matthew Levitas Communication (PhD)
- Degrees
- B.A. Oberlin College - Creative Writing
B.A. Oberlin College - Japanese
M.A. University of Colorado - Japanese Language and Literature - Favorite Spot on Campus
- McKinley 3rd floor
- Bio
- Matt came to Communications through the humanities, as a scholar of Japanese studies. After working for the Embassy of Japan for a decade, he became interested in the influence of Japanese culture -- particularly popular culture -- on internet communications. His scholarly interests include semiotics, visual cultures, and platform moderation.