Student Information
Graduate Student
Communication
The College of Lib Arts & Sci
Long Bio
Grotz's current research areas are critical/cultural studies and organizational communication studies. More specifically, she explores the ways that institutional and organizational power influence people and their ability to enact agency and resistance. Grotz's previous research projects includes an exploration of reality television shows' impact on audiences through fan discourse analysis on social media platforms, dating app user behavior patterns, and case studies on private organizations' department effectiveness for implementing/soliciting feedback. Research aside, teaching communication studies courses and concepts serve as a fulfilling part of her career.
Education
MA in Communication Studies from Sacramento State University
BA in Communication Studies from California State University, East Bay
Research Interests
- Critical/Cultural Studies
- Organizational Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- New Media Studies
- Television & Film Studies
Courses
2026 Summer
2026 Spring
2025 Fall
2025 Summer
2025 Spring
2024 Fall