About
Clinton Spaulding is a Lecturer at the University of Maine's Honors College, where he teaches writing classes that emphasize critical thinking, language, and argumentation skills. He earned a BA in English with a Creative Writing Concentration from the University of Maine, Orono, and an MA in English focusing on Poetics, with his creative thesis titled "A Lamentation in Blue and White." Currently, he is a PhD candidate in Communication, where his dissertation explores intersections of Media Ecology, Critical Pedagogy, and Radio.
- Education:
- BA in English with a Creative Writing Concentration, University of Maine
- MA in English (Poetics), University of Maine
His research and creative work focus on Media Ecology (how media environments influence cognition and culture), Critical Pedagogy (democratizing education through critical inquiry), and Radio as a medium for interdisciplinary expression. His work has been published in The Stolen Island Review, Werewolf Glue, Crosscut, and other venues, and he has presented at the &Now Conference at SUNY Buffalo.
Teaching Philosophy: Spaulding prioritizes critical thinking, encouraging students to engage deeply with language and argumentation in everyday contexts. His classes aim to equip students with writing skills applicable across careers and daily life.
- Publications & Presentations
- Published in The Stolen Island Review, Werewolf Glue, MPAC newsletter, Crosscut, and The Accompanist
- Presented multimedia project "Furrows in a Ploughed Field" at the &Now Conference (SUNY Buffalo)
Additional Context: Spaulding served as President of the Maine Peace Action Committee and has a background in creative writing, media studies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His PhD research continues to bridge these domains.
