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Joel Overall is Associate Professor of English in the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences at Belmont University. His academic focus lies at the intersection of digital writing, rhetoric, design, and the sonic dimensions of persuasion, particularly through the lens of Kenneth Burke's theories. He teaches courses such as Writing for Digital Publication, Sound and Persuasion, and The History of Rhetoric, and has co-led study abroad programs to Italy and Japan.
- B.S., Abilene Christian University
- M.A., Abilene Christian University
- Ph.D., Texas Christian University, Specialization: Rhetoric and Composition
His research interests span digital literacies, sonic rhetoric, and the rhetorical function of music, informed by his undergraduate background in Music, Journalism, and Marketing. He explores how writing, design, and sound intersect in persuasive communication, especially in digital and multimedia contexts.
Dr. Overall is currently developing an edited collection of Kenneth Burke's music criticism and leads a student-driven digital humanities initiative on the Nashville Shakespeare Performance Archive. His teaching emphasizes practical design skills using Adobe InDesign, HTML, and CSS, preparing students for digital publication.
He has no listed scientific awards or formal advisees in the provided material.
Dr. Overall advises students through course-based projects and integrates experiential learning, including the production of a collaborative digital class magazine. He is involved in curriculum development for digital writing and rhetoric, and his courses emphasize real-world publishing practices. He maintains a professional website at http://joeloverall.com and is accessible via email and office hours.
