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Chiung Chen is Professor of Communication, Media, and Culture in the Faculty of Arts & Letters at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, specializing in media-religion intersections with emphasis on gender, race, and cultural studies. Current courses include Intercultural Communication, Gender and Culture, and Media Law and Ethics.
Educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Mass Communication (University of Iowa, 2000)
- M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication (University of Iowa, 1995)
- B.A. in Political Science (BYU-Hawaii, 1991)
- College Diploma in Journalism (Shih Hsin College, Taiwan, 1985)
Chen's research examines power dynamics in religious media representation, particularly Mormonism's engagement with Asian cultures and gender/racial constructs. Key themes include digital religion challenges, model minority discourse, and Asian masculinity representation. Her work frequently employs critical discourse analysis and intersectional frameworks to uncover hegemonic patterns in religious media.
Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on diversity metrics in religious media scholarship and Mormon adaptation strategies in Chinese-speaking regions. The research trajectory shows consistent exploration of cultural hybridity, religious authority negotiation in digital spaces, and decolonial perspectives on religious representation.
No major scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.
Chen actively mentors through Senior Seminar courses and has served as Faculty Advisor for student newspaper Ke Alakaʻi. University service includes Promotional Review Committee leadership and departmental scholarship committees. She has secured research support through academic conference presentations and editorial board appointments.
Professional engagement includes advisory roles for the Mormonism and Migration Project and editorial work for Discourse and Policy in Social Science (South Korea).
