Jeffrey Brassard

Jeffrey Brassard is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts. He specializes in media sociology, cultural studies, and the sociology of religion and youth. His courses focus on critical media analysis, research methodologies, and the intersection of religion with social structures. Recent courses include 'Catholicism and Pop Culture,' 'Sociology of Youth,' and 'Critical Media Studies.'

His research examines Russian media dynamics, cultural exchange, and the sociopolitical dimensions of media production. Notable areas include state power in Putin's Russia, transnational television formats, and the role of nostalgia in Russian cultural identity. He has taught extensively since 2020, with courses spanning undergraduate and graduate levels.

No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. His work emphasizes empirical research methodologies, as evident in his course SOC 315 and individual research projects (SOC 404). He currently advises students on independent empirical studies but no specific advisees are listed.