Jonathan Kraszewski

Jonathan Kraszewski is a Professor of Visual and Sound Media in the Department of Communication Media and the Arts at Seton Hall University's College of Communication and the Arts. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication and Culture from Indiana University (2004), an M.A. in English from Georgetown University (1998), and a B.A. in English with a History minor from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1996). His office is located in Arts and Sciences Hall, Room 213.

Kraszewski specializes in media history and cultural analysis, with research spanning:

• Historical development of television genres and production practices
• Cultural geography of media representations
• Reality TV and its sociopolitical dimensions
• Screenwriting history and media authorship
• Analysis of both 'highbrow' and 'lowbrow' media forms

His scholarly publications demonstrate strong focus on television history (particularly 1950s-1960s), media representations of race and geography, and critical analyses of reality television. Recent work explores Route 66's cultural significance and emerging intersections in reality programming.

Kraszewski maintains active service commitments including:

• Chair of Sound Production Search Committee (2024-Present)
• Member of Educational Policy Committee (2024-Present)
• Former Chair of College Rank and Tenure Committee (2023-2024)
• Task Force Member for New College Core (2022)