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Jennie Carlsten is a Lecturer in Media at Ulster University's School of Communication and Media, specializing in screen emotion analysis, documentary cinema, and film history. Her work bridges cognitive theory with visual anthropology, focusing on audiences' emotional engagement with screen media and historical representation.
- Education: PhD from Queen's University Belfast (2008)
Her teaching emphasizes critical theory and contextual analysis, connecting screen media to broader social and historical frameworks. She advocates for media literacy as a civic engagement tool, particularly in documentary and Irish/Northern Irish cinema contexts.
Research trends show consistent focus on emotional reading models, feminist film practices, and community cinema initiatives like Belfast Feminist Film School. Recent articles highlight curatorial activism and ethical screen scholarship frameworks.
- Civic Involvement: Board member of Irish Screen Studies association
- Research Centers: Center for Media Research
She has organized numerous academic and public-facing events, including conferences and training sessions, while maintaining part-time research work with Film Hub NI.
