My previous research examines how nineteenth-century U.S. writers generate and modulate their ideological and stylistic approach in relation to the shifting configurations of U.S. governance and print culture. I am currently examining such links--between art, rhetoric, and politics--in contemporary media. I am particularly interested in the ways that writers, filmmakers, and other content creators frame their political perspectives as entertainment and/or art.
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U.S. Print Culture, Book History, Nineteenth Century American Literature, Composition and Rhetoric, Sustainability, New Media
ENGL 1800 - American Ethnic Literatures
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Fall 2021
Students will learn how writings by African American, Native American and Indigenous, Chicana/o/x, Latina/o/x, Asian American, and/or Arab American authors are central to the US literary tradition. The class explores the significance of ethnic US literatures and cultures through short stories, novels, plays, films, and more.
WRTG 1150 - First-Year Writing and Rhetoric
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
Rhetorically informed introduction to college writing. Focuses on rhetorical analysis, argument, inquiry and information literacy. Taught as a writing workshop, the course emphasizes practicing writing strategies for all phases of the writing process. For placement criteria, see the arts and sciences advising office. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
WRTG 1250 - Advanced First-Year Writing and Rhetoric
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Fall 2019 / Fall 2020
Advanced version of WRTG 1150 intended for more experienced writers, this course meets the same goals and fulflls the same requirements as WRTG 1150 but at a more challenging level. Focuses on rhetorical analysis, argument, inquiry, and information literacy. Taught as a writing workshop, the course emphasizes practicing writing strategies for all phases of the writing process. For placement criteria, see the arts and sciences advising office. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
WRTG 2000 - Information and Society
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Fall 2024
In an information economy, few skill sets are as fundamental to our civic, economic, and environmental well-being as information literacy. This writing course will train students to produce, categorize, and analyze information in academic and real-world contexts. In addition to information literary, we will examine the writing thresholds and habits of mind conducive to the effective uses of information. Through extensive use of digital technologies, students will equally cultivate the skills of digital literacy. Recommended prerequisite: WRTG 1150 or equivalent.
WRTG 3020 - Topics in Writing
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
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 seminar, 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 3030 - Writing on Science and Society
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Summer 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Summer 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Through selected reading and writing assignments, students consider ethical and social ramifications of science policy and practice. Focuses on critical thinking, revision, analytical writing, and oral presentation. Taught as a writing seminar, the course addresses communication with professional and non-technical audiences. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
