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Cassandra Stephens-JohnsonView profile

Lecturer

• Cognition and Neuroplasticity
• Digital Media—Ethics of Technology
• English Language Learners
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Cassandra Stephens-Johnson is a Term Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), part of the College of Liberal Arts. She focuses on rhetoric, digital media ethics, and STEM writing education. Her research spans narrative theory, neuroplasticity in learning, and English language learners. Education: Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition (ABD), Southern Illinois University Carbondale M.A. in Renaissance Literature and Rhetoric, Middle Tennessee State University B.A. in English with Linguistics and Writing, Middle Tennessee State University Her recent publications include Recollections From an Uncommon Time (2023) and editorial work for Research Currents (2018). She contributes to academic journals and blogs like Andrea Lunsford’s Multimodal Mondays, emphasizing technical writing pedagogy. Her work bridges traditional rhetoric with modern digital tools. No scientific awards are listed, but her contributions to academic publishing and pedagogy reflect her commitment to scholarly innovation. She is actively involved in the Core Writing Program at UNR, supporting interdisciplinary writing initiatives.

Noelia Díaz VicedoView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Poetry
• Gender Studies
• Comparative Literature
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Dr. Noelia Díaz Vicedo serves as a Tenured Contract Senior Lecturer in the Department of Catalan Philology and General Linguistics at the University of the Balearic Islands, where she also functions as department secretary. She teaches across multiple programs including the Degree in Catalan Language and Literature, Degree in Primary Education, and Master's Degree in Linguistic and Literary Competence. Her academic background includes a PhD from the University of London (2011) and a Master's in Gender Studies from the University of York (2004). Prior to her current position, she was a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Westminster (2012-2014). Dr. Díaz Vicedo's research centers on the intersection of body and language in women's poetry, gender theories, and comparative literature. She has established herself as a leading expert on Maria-Mercè Marçal's work, publishing the acclaimed monograph Constructing Feminine Poetics (2014) and editing the first English-language studies collection on Marçal. Her scholarly contributions extend to the European Journal of Women's Studies and other academic publications. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Catalan women's poetry across historical periods, translation studies, and literary theory. She has made significant contributions to both scholarly and creative fields, having published her own poetry collection Bloody Roots/Arrels sagnants (2017) alongside critical works. Currently, she leads research on post-war Catalan women's poetry and participates in the European project 'Experiential Translation: meaning-making across languages and the arts.' She is an active member of the Consolidated R+D+I Group 'Contemporary Literature: Theoretical and Comparative Studies (LiCETC)' and maintains academic profiles on ORCID, Scopus, and Dialnet. Dr. Díaz Vicedo's teaching portfolio includes courses on Catalan literature from Romantic and Realist periods through contemporary works, rhetoric, critical discourse analysis, and final degree projects across multiple programs. Her office is located in room CB18 on the second floor of the Ramon Llull building at UIB.

Kara WittmanView profile

Academic

• Literary Theory
• Critical Pedagogy
• Rhetoric and Composition
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Kara Wittman is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of English at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on the history and theory of the literary and philosophical essay, alongside critical pedagogy in writing and rhetoric. She co-edited The Cambridge Companion to the Essay (2022) and is currently collaborating on a project about U.S. Farm Security Administration photographic essays, exploring their ethnographic and political dimensions. Previously at Pomona College, Wittman directed the College Writing program and founded the Center for Speaking, Writing, and the Image, emphasizing inclusive pedagogy and language justice. Her work addresses plagiarism, the politics of clarity, and metacognitive approaches to writing. She advocates for reflective writing practices to foster inclusive classrooms and resist exclusionary grading norms. Her publications span topics like STEAM education rhetoric, writing center theory, and interdisciplinary pedagogy. She holds office hours by appointment and teaches courses at Berkeley since Fall 2016.

Paul DePasqualeView profile

Associate Professor

• Indigenous literature
• Indigenous history
• Indigenous culture
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Paul DePasquale is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Winnipeg's Faculty of Arts. He specializes in Indigenous literature, history, and culture with a focus on oral narratives and representations in media. His current research includes a book project on Haudenosaunee cultural expressions. DePasquale is a member of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory (Upper Mohawk). His teaching areas include Indigenous literatures, creative writing, and critical analysis of cultural representations. He serves as General Programs Chair for the English Department, offering office hours Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:45-12:45pm. His research explores intersections between Indigenous oral traditions and colonial discourses. Notable works include editing Across Cultures/Across Borders (2010) and co-editing Omushkego Legends and Histories from Hudson Bay (2005). He frequently examines how colonial institutions like Manitoba Hydro perpetuate systemic narratives through promotional materials. DePasquale's publications span literary analysis, historical critique, and pedagogical innovation. He has contributed to journals like Canadian Children's Literature and Home Words , and his creative work appears in anthologies such as Manitowapow .

Kevin Adonis BrowneView profile

Associate Professor

• Rhetoric(s) and Poetics of the Black Americas
• Visual Rhetoric
• Digital Humanities
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Kevin Adonis Browne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition at Syracuse University. His work bridges rhetoric, Caribbean studies, digital humanities, and creative nonfiction. He holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University (2009) and has authored influential books like High Mas: Carnival and the Poetics of Caribbean Culture (2018), awarded the Bocas Literary Prize. Browne’s research explores visual rhetoric, vernacular archiving, and the intersection of African Diaspora thought with multimodal epistemologies. Education: Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University (2009) M.A., Pennsylvania State University (2006) B.A., City University of New York, Medgar Evers College (2003) Research Interests: Browne’s scholarship focuses on the rhetorical and poetic dimensions of Black Caribbean cultures, digital humanities, and creative nonfiction as epistemological practice. His work integrates traditional academic writing with born-digital projects, poetry, photography, and exhibitions. He advocates for the imagination as a tool of liberation, particularly in documenting and theorizing African diasporic experiences. Awards & Exhibitions: Bocas Literary Prize (2019) Exhibitions include A Sense of Arrival (Trinidad, 2022) and No Words: A Multimedia Exhibition (Trinidad, 2021) Teaching & Service: Browne teaches courses on cultural rhetoric, digital writing, and African American rhetorics. He chairs Syracuse University’s Humanities Council and serves on editorial boards for Journal of West Indian Literature and the Studies in Writing and Rhetoric Series . Recent grants include funding for A Sense of Arrival from the FCAR Grant Program (2023–2024).

Avi LuceView profile

Academic

• Composition Studies
• Cultural Rhetoric
• Public Communication
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Avi Luce is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition at Syracuse University's College of Arts & Sciences. They hold a Ph.D. in Composition and Cultural Rhetoric (2017) from Syracuse University, along with an M.A. (2007) and B.A. (2005) in English from Missouri State University. Their research focuses on public communication about research through diverse genres, with a notable emphasis on civic, digital, and multimodal writing. Teaching emphasizes building information resources in writing-focused courses and critical research practices. Education: Ph.D., Composition and Cultural Rhetoric, Syracuse University, 2017 M.A., English, Missouri State University, 2007 B.A., English, Missouri State University, 2005 Recent teaching roles include WRT 105 and WRT 205 courses across multiple semesters since 2020. Their work explores topics like 21st-century protest rhetoric (as seen in their doctoral dissertation on Gezi Park activism) and seriality in activism. Office located at 236 HB Crouse Hall. No formal grants or awards are listed, though their service includes contributions to the 'If You're Reading This' organizational website (2024-2025). No lab or team affiliations are explicitly mentioned.

Cynthia PopeView profile

Teaching Professor

• Public Rhetorical Discourse
• Digital Rhetoric
• Activist Art
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Cynthia Pope is an Associate Teaching Professor in Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition at Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her scholarship examines rhetorical discourse surrounding activist art and community engagement through ethical frameworks. Research Focus: Pope analyzes how public art shapes community identity and facilitates civic discourse, with recent work examining representations of historical justice and memorialization practices. Her technical communication research addresses ethical dimensions of currency design and multimodal pedagogies. Educational Approach: Develops inclusive classrooms that support non-traditional students through UDL (Universal Design for Learning) frameworks. Teaches courses in professional writing, technical communication, and academic writing practices. Publications: Author of 'Changing Community Identity Through Public Art' (2023) examining rhetorical controversies around public memorials, and scholarly articles on technical communication ethics in visual design contexts.

Havva Zorluel ÖzerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Linguistic Social Justice
• Antiracist Literacy Education
• Translanguaging Pedagogy
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Havva Zorluel Özer is an Assistant Teaching Professor in Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition at Syracuse University. A Fulbright scholar, she earned her Ph.D. in Composition and Applied Linguistics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her research examines linguistic social justice, antiracist literacy education, and translingual pedagogies. Research Focus: Dr. Özer investigates how language ideologies shape writing instruction, particularly through translanguaging approaches that validate multilingual students' linguistic repertoires. Her work critically analyzes accent discrimination and standardization politics in academic settings. Honors & Service: Fulbright Scholar (2017-2021) CCCC Scholars for the Dream Award (2020) Committee Member for CCCC International Researchers Consortium Journal reviewer for NOVITAS-ROYAL and Australian Journal of Applied Linguistics She teaches courses including WRT 105 (Practices of Academic Writing) and WRT 205 (Critical Research and Writing), emphasizing inclusive pedagogical frameworks.

Jacob AlmaguerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Marketing Communication
• Consumer Behavior
• Emoji Usage in Marketing
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Jacob Almaguer is an Assistant Professor in the Marketing Department at Salisbury University. He holds a PhD in Marketing from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (2022). His research focuses on the intersection of language, emojis, and marketing communication, exploring how these elements influence brand perceptions, consumer behavior, and strategic marketing decisions. He also investigates topics such as materialism, pro-environmental behaviors, and access-based consumption patterns. Education: PhD in Marketing, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 2022 Research Interests: Emoji usage in brand communication Consumer processing of digital symbols Psychological ownership and sustainability Gaming culture and marketization Access-based consumption trends Publications: Recent work includes theoretical frameworks for brand paralinguistics, consumer resistance to marketization of play, and pro-environmental behavioral intentions linked to materialism. His research bridges marketing strategy with consumer psychology, emphasizing digital communication dynamics. Affiliations: Located in Perdue Hall 311, Salisbury University. Contact: jcalmaguer@salisbury.edu

Yasmin MollView profile

Assistant Professor

• Media
• Visual Culture
• Activism
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Yasmin Moll is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, specializing in religion and media in the Middle East with a focus on Egypt. She is also a visual ethnographer documenting Nubian cultural activism. Education: BSc, Georgetown University MA, School of Oriental and African Studies MPhil, New York University PhD, New York University Her research examines the mass mediation of religious life, particularly Islamic television's role during the 2011 Egyptian revolution. Current projects include the global politics of 'moderate Islam' and Nubian cultural heritage in Egypt/Sudan. Publications analyze Islamic television production, ethnographic filmmaking, and decolonial approaches to anthropology. Recent multimodal work includes the award-winning animated film 'Hanina/Homesick' exploring Nubian displacement memories. Awards: Provost Teaching Innovation Prize (2023) Wenner-Gren Foundation Fieldwork Grant Fulbright-Hays Fellowship National Science Foundation Grants Dr. Moll directs the 'Abrahamic Sensorium' pedagogy program and teaches courses on digital cultures, Islamic anthropology, and sensory ethnography.

• Linguistic approaches to humour
• Coloniality and language
• Language in education frameworks
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Dr. Beatriz Carbajal Carrera is a Lecturer in Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of Sydney's School of Languages and Cultures. She holds a PhD in Linguistics (University of Salamanca/Flinders University), an MA in Spanish Language Teaching, and BAs in Spanish and English Studies. Her research focuses on sociolinguistic and pragmatic analysis of humor, coloniality in language, and language education frameworks, aiming to uncover hidden hierarchies in communication through decolonial and sociological theories. She teaches courses such as SLCS4201 Languages, Societies, Institutions, and SPAN2616 Crosscurrents in Spain and Latin America. Education Background: PhD in Linguistics (Cotutelle, University of Salamanca/Flinders University) MA in Spanish Language Teaching (University of Salamanca) BA in Spanish Studies and BA in English Studies (University of Salamanca) Research Interests: Linguistic approaches to humor and its sociopolitical implications Coloniality in language and discourse Language teaching methodologies and educational design Emotions and pragmatics in communication Recent Articles Trends: Her work bridges humor studies with decolonial theory, analyzing how humor perpetuates or challenges power structures. Recent publications explore AI's role in linguistic identity, multimodal humor in Reggaeton Ilustrado, and online education's emotional dynamics. Awards: 2024 Faculty of Arts Teaching Excellence Award 2021 SLC Early Career Journal Publication Prize 2021 Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Advising & Grants: Currently supervising Ziyi JIANG's research on L2 proficiency and interactional competence. Led projects like 'Decolonial Linguistics Applied to Multimodal Humour in Spanish Language'. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Sydney Centre for Language Research's Language Identity and Culture Node, and the Australasian Humour Studies Network.

Allie JohnstonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Multimodality
• Writing Center Studies
• First-Year Writing
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Allie Johnston is an Assistant Professor and Writing Center Director in the Department of Languages & Literature at Austin Peay State University. She earned a Ph.D. in English from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a focus on Rhetoric, Writing, and Linguistics. Her research emphasizes multimodality in first-year writing curricula and fostering student voice through diverse assignments. She has extensive experience in writing centers, having worked in three prior centers and remains active in professional organizations like the Southeastern Writing Center Association and the Conference on College Composition and Communication. Education: Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2021) M.A., University of Alabama (2017) B.A., Lipscomb University (2015) Her research interests include material rhetorics and mindfulness in academic writing, aiming to create inclusive and dynamic learning environments. She advocates for multimodal pedagogy to amplify student experiences and voices.

• Educational Technology
• Online Learning
• Writing Pedagogy
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Karen Head is a Professor in the Department of English & World Languages at Augusta University's Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Her academic leadership roles include Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. Ph.D. in English Language and Literature, University of Nebraska (2004) M.A. in English Language and Literature, University of Tennessee (2000) M.A. in Speech and Rhetorical Studies, University of Tennessee (2000) B.A. in English Language and Literature, Oglethorpe University (1998) Head's research bridges educational technology and poetry , focusing on MOOCs , writing center pedagogy , and multimodal communication strategies . She explores how technology reshapes academic labor, curriculum design, and creative expression. Her scholarly work reveals trends in digital humanities and STEM-integrated writing instruction , emphasizing equitable practices and adaptive learning environments. As a creative writer, she has published multiple poetry collections examining personal and cultural identity through lyrical and experimental forms.

Santosh KhadkaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Multimodal Composition
• Rhetoric and Writing Studies
• Digital Media Literacies
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Santosh Khadka is an Assistant Professor of English and Director of Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). He holds a Ph.D. in Composition and Cultural Rhetoric from Syracuse University. His research focuses on multimodal composition, digital literacies, and curriculum development, with a particular interest in bridging theory and practice in writing education. He has co-edited three major works, including Designing and Implementing Multimodal Curricula and Programs (Routledge, 2018) and Bridging the Multimodal Gap: From Theory to Practice (2018). Dr. Khadka teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in writing, rhetoric, digital media, and professional communication. His scholarly contributions span topics such as grant writing geopolitics, antiracist pedagogy, and multimodal program design. He is actively involved in the 4Humanities@CSUN Research Lab, exploring intersections of technology and humanities education. Though no formal awards are listed, his prolific publications and curricular innovations highlight his academic impact. His advising and grant activities are integral to his role, though specific grants are not detailed in the provided information. Dr. Khadka’s work emphasizes institutional change through multimodal integration, reflected in his recent articles on pandemic-era pedagogy and antiracist curriculum practices.

Susan DeRosaView profile

Professor

• Rhetoric and Writing Studies
• Composition Theory and Pedagogy
• Multimodal Writing
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Susan DeRosa is a Professor in the Department of English at Eastern Connecticut State University. Her research focuses on multimodal writing theories, first-year college writers, and writing center pedagogy. She holds a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing Studies from the University of Rhode Island. Research Interests: Composition Theory and Pedagogy, Creative Nonfiction and Memory Studies, Writing Center Theory and Pedagogy. Teaching Interests: Writing Studies, Place-Based Rhetorics, Creative Nonfiction. Her notable publication, Multimodality, Transfer, and Rhetorical Awareness Analyzing the Choices of Undergraduate Writers (2019), explores undergraduate writers' rhetorical decision-making in multimodal contexts. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Her advising and grants are not detailed here. She is affiliated with the English department and contributes to academic discourse in rhetoric and writing studies.