American Media: Vice Grip on the influence and perspectives of Undocumented Immigrants of Latino Background in the United States
Location
Auditorium Hallway
Department
Other
Abstract
The growing racial tensions in the United States have reached a fever pitch, especially in educational settings. Little research has been conducted on how college students' views on undocumented immigrants in the United States is influenced by the media. Therefore, I propose to investigate the views and perspectives about undocumented immigrants in the United States at Northeastern Illinois University. I will investigate the correlation between media, specifically looking at news organizations, and how the views towards immigrants presented by the news anchors affect an individual’s opinion about undocumented immigrants in the United States. My research employs a mixed method, using both qualitative and quantitative research, with a survey and an optional interview. I would use the findings from the survey to be able to ask relevant questions to the subjects doing the optional survey. This research will provide valuable insights into how students view undocumented immigrants in the United States and the role that media played in developing these opinions.
Faculty Sponsor
Deborah Dehring, Northeastern Illinois University
American Media: Vice Grip on the influence and perspectives of Undocumented Immigrants of Latino Background in the United States
Auditorium Hallway
The growing racial tensions in the United States have reached a fever pitch, especially in educational settings. Little research has been conducted on how college students' views on undocumented immigrants in the United States is influenced by the media. Therefore, I propose to investigate the views and perspectives about undocumented immigrants in the United States at Northeastern Illinois University. I will investigate the correlation between media, specifically looking at news organizations, and how the views towards immigrants presented by the news anchors affect an individual’s opinion about undocumented immigrants in the United States. My research employs a mixed method, using both qualitative and quantitative research, with a survey and an optional interview. I would use the findings from the survey to be able to ask relevant questions to the subjects doing the optional survey. This research will provide valuable insights into how students view undocumented immigrants in the United States and the role that media played in developing these opinions.