Patrick Shaw

Patrick Shaw is an Associate Professor at the University of South Alabama, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the English Department. He serves as the Director of Freshman Composition, focusing on writing program administration, modern rhetorical theory, and the history of rhetoric.

• Research Interests: Writing pedagogy, cultural identity in rhetoric, ethical discourse, and intersections of literature with philosophical frameworks.
• Email: pjshaw@southalabama.edu

His publications analyze rhetorical strategies in historical and cultural contexts, spanning topics like Gertrude Stein’s linguistic innovations, Richard Weaver’s philosophical contributions, and the sociocultural implications of tragic drama. He has presented at the WPA 2010 conference and contributed to journals such as The Journal of the Midwest Modern Language Association and Southern Indiana Review.