Anxhela Filaj

MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION RESEARCHER

Researcher with a Ph.D. in Media and Communication Studies. My work explores the development of women's self-identity in relation to trauma, shame, trust, and consent. I have published in international academic journals and conference proceedings.

My interests include gender studies, film theory, body studies, trauma, and collective memory. With strong research abilities and a collaborative mindset, I bring analytical depth, critical thinking, and effective communication skills.

SERVICES

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Academic Writing & Editing

Providing expert writing and editing support for journal articles, dissertations, and grant proposals. Ensuring clarity, coherence, and academic rigor to help scholars publish high-quality research.

Lecturing & Workshops

Delivering university courses and seminars on media, communication, gender studies, and digital trends. Engaging students and professionals through interactive discussions and real-world insights.

Research & Analysis

Conducting in-depth media impact studies, audience research, and discourse analysis for institutions and think tanks. Delivering data-driven insights to shape strategies and inform decision-making.

PUBLICATIONS

A collection of my research contributions, featuring published articles
and academic work across various disciplines.

Representations of Social Inequality in 21st Century Global Art Cinema.

(Kalmár György, szerk.)

(2023)

Nobody Can be Vulgar All Alone: The Power of Shame in Broadchurch.

Hungarian Journal of English and American Studies

(2023)

Sexual Violence Tells Stories.

Hungarian Journal of English and American Studies

(2021)

When a Rape Case Gets Derailed: Depicting Flawed Investigation in Unbelievable.

WomenBeing Conference, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland

(2020)

The Development of the Albanian-American Identity: Stereotyping and the Adopted Norms.

University of Debrecen, Institute of English and American Studies

(2019)

In Six Different Ways, English Varieties Craving Dominance.

University of Debrecen, North American Studies Department

(2018)

CONFERENCES

Discover the conferences I've attended and contributed to!

(2023)

"Breaking Boundaries: Visual Media's Role in Ending the Marginalization of Sexually Abused Women." Presented at Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain.

(2021)

"Constructing or (De)Constructing Female Empowerment? The Case of Mulan." Presented at the International Conference on Film Studies.

(2020)

"When a Rape Case Gets Derailed: Depicting Flawed Investigation in Unbelievable." Presented at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland.

(2020)

"The Intersectionality of Gender with Religion in Unorthodox." Presented at the International Conference on Gender Studies, LCIR.

(2020)

"Trauma and Memory in Hunger." Presented at the Networks Conference, Oradea, Rumania.

(2020)

"When a Rape Case Gets Derailed." Presented at the First Debrecen Postgraduate Symposium in English and American Studies, Hungary.

(2020)

"The Female Gaze in Cinema." Organised by Academic LAB, London Centre for Interdisciplinary Research.

(2019)

"The Creation of the Albanian-American Identity: The Adopted Norms and Stereotypes." Young Researchers of the IEAS Workshop, Hungary.

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FELLOWSHIPS

Expanding my academic journey through scholarships, professional training,
and international research exchanges!

Scholarships

Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program (Ph.D., University of Debrecen, Hungary)
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program (M.A., University of Debrecen, Hungary)

Exchange Programs

Erasmus Mundus+, Exchange Program (Faculty of Arts and Humanities, New Bulgarian University, Sofia, Bulgaria)
Erasmus Mundus+, Exchange Program (Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Debrecen, Hungary)

Professional Training

Gender Research Workshop, 'The Female Gaze in Cinema', LCIR
Public Speech Training Workshop, American Corner Debrecen

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