Area chairs
Disney is an inescapable piece of American and popular culture with global implications. Disney’s extensive content brands — Disney, Pixar, Marvel, LucasArts, and National Geographic — provide rich material for scholarship. The Disney Studies Area welcomes research on all aspects of Disney, including films, television, comics, animation, games, and merchandise, as well as the theme parks and related Disney-managed tourist destinations.
Topics May Include:
Disney100 – Why Disney Still Captivates Us in Its 100th Anniversary Year
Inclusion and Diversity in Disney Films, Television, and Comics
Who Runs the World? Disney! The Scope of Disney’s Influence on Modern Life
The Great Disney and Florida Showdown and Its Impact on Tourism and Reputation
Intertextuality in Disney Easter Eggs
The Impact of Disney+ on Media Consumption
What Disney Gets Wrong, and Right, from Source Material: Adaptations, Remakes, and Reboots
Representations of Disability in Disney Content
Disney as Propaganda
Disney and Fat Studies
The Changing Culture of Disney Parks and Cast Members
Disney in the Classroom