Dr. Myers works in new materialism, post-human rhetorics, and critical, anti-racist pedagogy. As a teacher-researcher, his work emphasizes the ways that rhetorical theory informs the content of his classes as well as his pedagogical approaches to the classroom. Currently, Dr. Myers is at work on a project exploring the rhetorics of the intersection of the material, the imaginary, and the industrial.
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community writing, composition pedagogy, composition theory, history of composition, posthuman rhetoric, reflective writing, digital writing, digital pedagogy, writing theory, cultural studies, service learning, community engaged writing, literacy, digital literacy, critical literacy, critical pedagogy, writing ecologies, media studies, critical information literacy, new materialism
WRTG 1150 - First-Year Writing and Rhetoric
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Spring 2018 / Summer 2018 / Fall 2018 / Summer 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Summer 2021
Rhetorically informed introduction to college writing. Focuses on critical analysis, argument, inquiry and information literacy. Taught as a writing workshop, the course places a premium on invention, drafting and thoughtful revision. For placement criteria, see the arts and sciences advising office. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
WRTG 3020 - Topics in Writing
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Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021
Through sustained inquiry into a selected topic or issue, students will practice advanced forms of academic writing. Emphasizes analysis, criticism and argument. Taught as a writing workshop, places a premium on substantive, thoughtful revision. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department enforced prerequisite: WRTG 1150 or equivalent (completion of lower-division writing requirement).
WRTG 3035 - Technical Communication and Design
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Fall 2021
Rhetorically informed introduction to technical writing that hones communication skills in the context of technical design activities. Treats design as a collaborative, user-oriented, problem-based activity, and technical communication as a rhetorically informed and persuasive design art. Taught as a writing workshop emphasizing critical thinking, revision, and oral presentation skills. Focuses on client-driven design projects and effective communication with multiple stakeholders. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
WRTG 3040 - Writing on Business and Society
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2021
Through selected reading and writing assignments, students examine ethical and social issues in the context of business decision-making processes. Focuses on critical thinking, analytical writing and oral presentation. Taught as a writing workshop, the course emphasizes effective communication with professional and non-technical audiences. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department enforced prerequisite: WRTG 1150 or equivalent (completion of lower-division writing requirement).
