Ernest Makata
Ph.D. International/Intercultural Communication
Bio
Ernest is a Ph.D. Student in the Department of International and Intercultural Communication. His research focuses on social media as democratization instruments and Social (digital) activism in modern African society. He also studies cultural identity, conflict management, power dynamics, and social media behaviors among African social media users.
Ernest has an undergraduate background in Philosophy and Theology. He obtained a Master’s degree in international communications from St. John’s University, New York.
Publications
Presentations
Jackson , S., Chen, X., Qingyuan, Y., Patterson, A., Makata, E., Wu, X., Ibrahim, N., & Johnson, B. K. (2024). That Moment When Your University Blocks TikTok: Student Perceptions of App Restrictions, Privacy, and Politics. Paper/Poster at International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) 2024, Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand.
Makata, E. C. (2023). Anticipation and Celebration of Victory: The Chronicling of Nigeria’s Path to Independence by The Chicago Defender. Paper/Poster at American Journalism Historians Association (AJHA), Columbus , OH.
Grant, R., & Makata, E. (2023). The Highest Expression of Black Power: The Burning Spear Newspaper Fights for Global Black Unity. Oral Presentation at International Communication Association , Toronto, Canada.
Ezeh Aruah, D., Madu, M., & Makata, E. (2022). Nigerian feminists and the practice of African feminism on Facebook: What issues are the most troubling issues?. Paper/Poster at 72nd Annual International Communication Association Conference, Paris, France.
Research
Specialization
International and Intercultural Communication, social media, and cultural identity.
Professional Interests
Utilizing communication technology innovations and media to balance narratives across cultures in the interest of social justice and equality.