Emel Aksoy

Assoc. Prof. Emel Aksoy is an academic at Akdeniz University, affiliated with the Faculty of Communication, Department of Journalism. Her research spans Communication Sciences, Social Psychology, Media Studies, Gender Studies, Translation Studies, and Popular Culture, with over 34 publications and 6 thesis advisories.

• Current academic rank: Assistant Professor (2017-present)
• Coordinated Erasmus, Mevlana, and Farabi exchange programs (2017-2024)
• Specializes in media construction of national identity and gender roles

Education:

• Doctorate in Journalism, Ege University (2012)
• Postgraduate in Interpreting and Translating, Mugla Sitki Kocman University (2007)
• B.A. in English Language and Literature, Ege University (2004)

Research Interests: Focuses on how media constructs national identities, gender roles in popular culture, and sociocultural implications of translation. Her work analyzes Turkish image portrayal in foreign press and explores intersectional approaches to cultural studies.

Recent Publications trend toward gender representation in advertising, sustainability in hospitality, and identity politics in media, with 2024's Journal of Advertising article on gender discourse being a key contribution.

Conference Participation: Active in international media and social science symposia (2013-2020) across Turkey, Italy, Czech Republic, and USA.