Rhetoric and Writing News 2014
The rhetoric and writing program in the Department of English at Western Michigan University is eager to share news on publications, awards and more.
Manning essay on James Bond Published in Film Matters
Sept. 1
The essay—"License to Joke: Parody and Camp in and Around the James Bond Series"—was written by rhetoric and writing studies student Craig Manning for his fall 2012 Parody and Rhetoric class. Film Matters is a peer-reviewed journal that showcases undergraduate research.
Excellent work, Craig!
Perryman-Clark co-edits collection on SRTOL
July
The collection gathers views "from influential scholars to provide a foundation for understanding the historical and theoretical context informing the affirmation of all students' right to exist in their own languages."
Gogan's article appears in College Composition and Communication
June
This article outlines a three-part pedagogy capable of responding to the risks, rewards, and headaches associated with public rhetoric and writing. To demonstrate the purchase of this pedagogy, Gogan revisits one of the oldest and most misunderstood public rhetoric and writing assignments: the letter-to-the-editor assignment.
Joe Silver and John Head receive Carlson prize
March 21
Joe Silver and John Head were named co-recipients of the Bernadine P. Carlson Prize for Professional Writing at the 2014 English Department Award Ceremony. The Prize recognizes the professionalism exhibited by and the superior written communication produced by Silver and Head.
Congratulations Joe and John!
Dana Goetz and John Scott named Excellence in Rhetoric and Writing Studies Award winners
March 21
Congratulations to Dana Goetz and John Scott, the 2014 recipients of the Excellence in Rhetoric and Writing Studies Award. The award recognizes exemplary work ethic and outstanding work in rhetoric and writing studies.
Goetz and Scott received their awards during the Department of English 2014 award ceremony.
Hurttgam Memorial Award Received by RWS Faculty Member
February
The Timothy Ryan Hurttgam Memorial Faculty Award, which recognizes the efforts of a faculty member to make the world a better place through positive action, will be presented to Brian Gogan this spring. The award acknowledges Gogan's work to incorporate community-engaged writing projects in his courses.