Christopher Dean

Christopher Dean is a Continuing Lecturer in the Writing Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), within the College of Letters and Science. His teaching spans courses such as Writing 1, Writing 2, Writing in Community (105CW), Rhetoric and Writing (105R), Multimedia Writing (105M), and Writing for the Teaching Professions (109ED).

His research focuses on contingent faculty issues and critical thinking methodologies, particularly through investigations into urban legends, conspiracy theories, and hoaxes. Dean emphasizes the integration of research and teaching, a philosophy evident in his interdisciplinary approach to writing instruction. His sole listed publication, Forum on identity (2011), reflects his engagement with identity theory and critical pedagogy.

No grants or advising information is provided. Dean's office is located in Girvetz Hall 1314, and he holds office hours for specific courses during Spring 2020. The Writing Program at UCSB can be contacted via phone (805-893-7488) or email (wpinfo@writing.ucsb.edu).