Dr Megan Moon
School of Communication, Media and Journalism
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
Megan (she/her) is an early-career researcher and tutor in the School of Communication, Media and Journalism with a keen interest in globalisation, pop culture and fandom.
Megan is an early-career researcher and tutor in the School of Communication, Media and Journalism at Adelaide University. Her research explores the growing use of English in Korean popular music (K-pop) through the lenses of cultural and linguistic hegemony, globalisation and media imperialism. Her broader research interests include fandom, digital culture and transnational media and popular culture.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 - ongoing | Tutor | Adelaide University |
| 2019 - ongoing | Teaching Assistant | Adelaide University |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Award | 2025 ABLE HDR - Student Well-Being Award | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2024 | Award | Outstanding HDR Student Representative | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2024 | Achievement | 3 Minute Thesis University Finalist | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2024 | Achievement | 3 Minute Thesis Faculty Finalist | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - 2026 | Adelaide University | Australia | Doctor of Philosophy |
| 2019 - 2020 | University of Adelaide | Australia | Master of Arts |
| 2013 - 2017 | University of Adelaide | Australia | Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Arts |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Moon, M. (2024). Bangtan remixed: a critical BTS reader. Asian Studies Review, 50(2), 1-2. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Moon, M. (2025). 호주 콘텐츠 산업동향: 호주에서의 K-POP. |
Tutor
Undergraduate:
- Media Law, Policy and Ethics (MDIA 2022) - 2026
- Research Methods in Media and Communication (MDIA 2021) - 2026
- Media Professions and Identities (MDIA 1020) - 2022-23, 2025
- Key Concepts in Media (MDIA 1002) - 2024
Masters by Coursework:
- Communicating with Impact (MDIA
Undergraduate:
- Media Industry Transitions (MDIA 3207) - 2024
- Youth, Digital Media & Risk (MDIA 3344) - 2024
- Media Policy and Media Law (MDIA 3203) - 2023
- Approaches to Media (MDIA 2306) - 2019-21
- Asian Film Studies (FILM 3006) - 2020
Masters by Coursework:
- Communicating with Impact (MDIA
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Representative | HDR Student Representative (Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics) | University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2024 - 2024 | Representative | HDR Student Representative (Department of Media) | University of Adelaide | Australia |
| Date | Event Name | Event Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - 2024 | 25th Biennial Asian Studies Association of Australia Conference | Conference | Korean Research Centre, Curtin University | Australia |
| 2024 - 2024 | 2024 ABLE Higher Degree by Research Conference | Conference | University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2024 - 2024 | National Pop Culture Association Conference | Conference | Pop Culture Association | United States |
| 2023 - 2023 | Cultural Studies Association of Australasia Annual Conference | Conference | Cultural Studies Association of Australasia | Australia |
| 2023 - 2023 | KSAA-AKS International Korean Studies Conference | Conference | Korean Studies Association of Australasia & the Academy of Korean Studies | Australia |
Connect With Me
External Profiles
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