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Michael Kackman is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre at the University of Notre Dame, within the College of Arts and Letters. He serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies and focuses on the history and criticism of U.S. television, Cold War culture, and the intersection of media with nationhood and memory practices. His research explores how television shapes political and cultural identity through historical frameworks.
Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Media and Cultural Studies from University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.F.A. in Filmmaking from Emerson College.
Research Interests:
- Television historiography
- Media's role in Cold War America
- Globalization of media enterprises
- Memory practices in media consumption
Michael co-hosts Aca-Media, the official podcast of the Society for Cinema and Media Studies, showcasing academic discourse in media studies.
Notable Works:
- Explores media convergence in Flow TV (2010)
- Analyzes Cold War espionage narratives in Citizen Spy (2005)
- Co-edited The Craft of Criticism (2018)
Professional Affiliations:
- Concurrent faculty member
- Office: 230F DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
- Active in media historiography and pedagogy initiatives
