NORMAN, OKLA. – Dr. Ralph Beliveau, a creative media production professor in the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma, has been honored with the 2023 Choice Outstanding Academic Title award for his co-edited book, “Screening #MeToo: Rape Culture in Hollywood.” This recognition is bestowed annually by Choice, a publishing unit of the American Library Association.
"Screening #MeToo" is a collection of essays co-edited with Dr. Lisa Funnell. The book delves into the pervasive nature of rape culture in Hollywood, and examines a broad range of films, focusing on the portrayal of sexual violence and its implications. From Saturday Night Fever to Revenge of the Nerds to the Connery-era Bond films, these essays challenges readers to view Hollywood films through a new perspective, considering the impact of power, sexuality, and consent in cinema.
Dr. Beliveau leads the Creative Media Production and Professional Writing programs at Gaylord College and holds affiliate positions in Film and Media Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies. He writes and teaches about media education and literacy, horror media, race, documentary, rhetorical criticism, video production, popular culture, & cultural studies. His co-editor, Dr. Lisa Funnell, is Associate Dean of Creative Industries at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Canada.
The Choice Outstanding Academic Titles list is quite selective, comprising about ten percent of the 6,000 works reviewed by Choice each year. Titles are chosen based on several criteria, including overall excellence in presentation and scholarship, importance relative to other literature in the field, originality or uniqueness of treatment, value to undergraduate students, and importance in building undergraduate library collections.
To learn more about the 2023 Choice Outstanding Academic Titles, visit https://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2023/12/choice-announces-outstanding-academic-titles-2023
About the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication
The Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma is committed to preparing the next generation of media professionals. The college offers five undergraduate majors in advertising, creative media production, journalism, professional writing and public relations, providing students with a diverse and engaging educational experience. In addition to its undergraduate offerings, Gaylord College features graduate and Ph.D. programs, as well as an online master’s degree. These advanced programs are designed to nurture academic excellence, adapt to diverse learning needs and inspire innovative thinking among students. For more information, visit ou.edu/gaylord.
