As an associate professor in the Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication, I regularly teach classes in media studies, advertising, and communication leadership.
My teaching portfolio ranges from introductory media studies large lecture classes to graduate level capstones. I regularly teach classes like:
- Mass Media in a Global Society
- Digital Media Strategies
- Consumer Culture
- Media Analytics and Insights
- Advertising Research and Planning
- Innovation and Change in Communication
- Influencers and Personal Branding
- Advertising Campaigns Capstone
My courses sit at the intersection of communication theory, culture, and professional practice. I want students to understand how communication theory affects their lives and to their work.
Because my teaching blends theory and practice, I emphasize experiential learning in my classes. I regularly bring local, community-oriented client projects into the classroom. In recent years, students have worked with the companies below to produce thoughtful advertising campaigns.
Ryan Stoldt 