Susan Hagan

Susan Hagan serves as a Part Time Lecturer in the English & Communication department at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She teaches ENL 101: Critical Writing & Reading I, an argument-focused course that introduces students to scholarly reading and writing strategies.

Her academic interests include:

• English Composition
• Critical Reading
• Academic Writing
• Argument Analysis
• Rhetorical Analysis
• Composition Theory

In her ENL 101 course, students practice widely-applicable methods of reading, writing, and revising arguments while engaging with college-level arguments from diverse popular, public, and academic genres. The course focuses on developing students' academic skills in analyzing single arguments, synthesizing multiple perspectives, and composing informed responses to ongoing conversations.

As a part-time faculty member, Susan Hagan maintains regular office hours in Liberal Arts 201B where students can receive writing and reading support. She is accessible to students via her university email and office phone.