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Since 2019, Dr. Ngai has taught over 400 undergraduate students at leading universities across the United States, from the East Coast to the West Coast and the Midwest. She designed original courses in digital media, aesthetics, and the cultural politics of emotion.
as Teaching Assistant
Digital Media Foundations
Public Speaking
Introduction to Communication
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as Instructor of Record
Media Affects and Emotions (original course developed by Natalie Ngai)
Digital Media Fundamentals (original course developed by Natalie Ngai)
Communication Methods: Social Science
(Photo by Natalie Ngai)
as Instructor of Record
Digital Diversities (original course developed by Natalie Ngai)
Media Studies
Media Studies Capstone
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What Students Said Anonymously:
"Professor Ngai is very knowledgeable in her field and an excellent professor. I found her feedback and suggestions for theories to the
most beneficial to me and she was always very available to meet with me when I needed help."
"She was an AMAZING professor and I learned so much! I never thought I would care about a class so much or enjoy research, but
she made me excited about my work. I'm considering grad school now because of her :)"
"Dr. Ngai is wonderful at connecting with her students and staying up to date on media trends (very important for this specific class). She worked to assign us exciting projects that allowed us to demonstrate our interests and creativity while applying the course material."
"Professor Ngai's ability to connect course theory to contemporary media culture made the material feel urgent and relevant rather than abstract."
"The professor is really good about giving feedback and helping you improve your work."
"How kind and knowledgeable Dr. Ngai was!"
"How helpful Dr. Ngai was– she was very knowledgeable."