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John Moffatt is an Associate Professor at the Ron and Jane Graham School of Professional Development within the College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on rhetorical studies in Canadian contexts, including public memory, northern development, graphic novels, and historical narratives. He teaches courses like Rhetorical Editing and Leadership Communication. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary issues through studies of media, literature, and cultural discourse.
Education:
- PhD, Queen’s University at Kingston (1994)
- MA, Queen’s University at Kingston (1988)
- BA, University of Toronto (1987)
Research Interests:
Moffatt examines how rhetoric shapes public understanding of history, identity, and environmental policy. Key areas include:
- Pandemic communication and scapegoating mechanisms
- Indigenous and settler narratives in graphic novels
- Media constructions of Canadian multiculturalism
- Historical controversies like the War of 1812 commemoration
Awards:
- 2016 Provost’s College Teaching Award (Engineering)
- 2015 USSU Excellence in Teaching Award
Advising & Grants:
Supervised 6 graduate projects (2011–2019) focusing on topics like gender equity in mining, pandemic media narratives, and advertising as religious discourse. Active in interdisciplinary research collaborations.
Professional Engagement:
Presented at major conferences including the Canadian Society for the Study of Rhetoric and Rhetoric Society of America. Published in Rhetor, Nordlit, and Routledge book series.
