Ben McCorkle

Ben McCorkle is Professor of English at The Ohio State University, teaching composition, rhetoric and digital media studies. His research examines the historical intersections between communication technologies and rhetorical practices.

Education credentials:

• Ph.D. from The Ohio State University (2005)
• M.A. from The Ohio State University (2000)
• B.A. from Augusta State University (1996)

McCorkle's scholarship investigates how technological innovations from classical times to digital interfaces have transformed rhetorical delivery. He co-directs the Digital Archive of Literacy Narratives, preserving personal accounts of literacy development. Recent publications analyze pedagogical approaches to new media across historical periods.

His courses include digital media production, writing instruction, and communication theory.