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Dr. Joonseong Lee is a Professor in the Department of Communication & Media Studies at California State University San Marcos, part of the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences (CHABSS). His office is located in SBSB 2128, and he can be contacted via email at jlee@csusm.edu or phone at (760) 750-4134.
Education
- Ph.D. in Media Studies (2006) from Ohio University, School of Media Arts and Studies
- M.A. in Radio and Television (2002) from San Francisco State University, College of Creative Arts
- B.A. in Won Buddhism (1988) from Won Kwang University, Korea, focusing on Buddhism and social movements
Research Focus
Dr. Lee specializes in media, religion, and pop culture with expertise in emerging media and Eastern philosophy. His research combines Continental philosophy with Buddhist and Taoist frameworks to analyze:
- New media technologies and governmental dominance
- Feminist media studies and cyberculture empowerment
- Korean shamanism's mediatization and territorialization processes
- Cultural implications of digital spirituality and online rituals
His groundbreaking 2022 book The Assemblage of Korean Shamanism examines shamanic practices through Deleuzian frameworks, with forthcoming research on artist Nam June Paik as an 'electronic shaman' (2025).
Publication Focus
Dr. Lee's scholarly work consistently explores the intersection of traditional Korean culture with digital modernity. His publications demonstrate:
- Recurrent analysis of shamanism's adaptation to digital capitalism
- Critical examination of gender politics in online spaces
- Interdisciplinary approaches combining media theory with religious studies
- Sustained focus on Korean cultural identity in globalized media landscapes
- Methodological innovation in studying cybercultures and digital ethnography
Teaching Portfolio
- MDIA 360: Media and Society
- MDIA 301: Media Theory
- MDIA 304: Global Media
- MDIA 451: Media, Religion & Pop Culture
- MDIA 452: Media Ethics
