Rhetoric and Writing Studies
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Rhetoric and Writing Studies News
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Alexandria Sullivan receives Carlson PrizeFriday, March 23, 2012 Alexandria Sullivan received the 2012 Carlson Prize for Professional Writing. The award acknowledges Sullivan’s professionalism and superior written communication. Congratulations, Alexandria. |
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Lacey Johnson receives Excellence in Rhetoric and Writing Studies AwardFriday, March 23, 2012 Congratulations to Lacey Nicole Johnson, the 2012 recipient of the Excellence in Rhetoric and Writing Studies Award, an award that recognizes exemplary work ethic and outstanding work in Rhetoric and Writing Studies. The award was announced at the English Department’s 2012 Award Ceremony. |
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Jonathan Bush’s work appears in the English JournalFriday, March 16, 2012 In "Beyond Language: The Grammar of Document Design," Bush and coauthor Leah A. Zuidema explore the potential of document design. |
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Staci Perryman-Clark publishes article on linguistic diversity in the classroomWednesday, March 7, 2012 Perryman-Clark’s essay, which appears in the March 2012 issue of TETYC, "offers an example of one course that focuses exclusively on Ebonics as a specific linguistic practice and on rhetoric and composition scholarship as the primary topics of investigation." |
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Brian Gogan contributes to Who Speaks for Writing collectionMonday, March 5, 2012 This collection aims to "to answer questions not only about the current ownership of writing studies but also about the theoretical and practical applications of this ownership" and Gogan’s chapter considers the viability of the reciprocal wager in the critical classroom. |
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Staci Perryman-Clark coauthors Computers and Composition articleThursday, March 1, 2012 In "Teaching with Technology: Remediating the Teaching Philosophy Statement," Perryman-Clark and her coauthors attempt to resituate the teaching philosophy statement as a "living document" that can be used "as a reflective space in our teaching careers." |
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New Faculty Search in Rhetoric and Writing StudiesMonday, January 23, 2012 Western Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of English (Rhetoric and Writing Studies), starting August 2012. |
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Register for the New Program in Rhetoric and Writing StudiesJanuary 9, 2012 Fall 2012 registration is right around the corner. This February’s registration includes the first course offerings for the new program in Rhetoric and Writing Studies. To learn more about the program, please contact Dr. Charlotte Thralls or Dr. Brian Gogan in addition to speaking with Chief Advisor Dr. Philip Egan. |
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Thomas Kent’s writing featured in New Collection: Beyond PostprocessJanuary 9, 2012 Kent introduces this collection which provides a "broad reevaluation of what it means to study writing today." |
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Staci Perryman-Clark elected to CCCC Executive CommitteeJanuary 9, 2012 Congratulations to Staci Perryman-Clark, who was recently elected to the Executive Committee of the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC). Established in 1949, the CCCC is the nation’s flagship organization for the study and teaching of college composition. Perryman-Clark will serve a three-year term. |