Sarah Hirsch

Sarah Hirsch is a Continuing Lecturer in the Writing Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), within the College of Letters and Science. She holds a Ph.D. in English from UCSB, with a focus on American literature and maritime culture. Her research explores visual rhetoric and New Orleans, including the interpretation of the 'X Code' spray-painted by Urban Search and Rescue teams post-Hurricane Katrina, and the visual, material, and embodied rhetorics of the Mardi Gras Indians. She teaches courses such as Writing for the Humanities (109HU) and Writing for the Visual Arts (109V), which engage students with New Orleans' rich cultural history, including its architecture, music, and post-Katrina legacy.

Her scholarly publications analyze topics ranging from shipping containers' cultural impact to the Gothic elements in Southern literature. While no scientific awards are noted, her work bridges literary studies with visual and material culture. She advises no listed students, and her teaching emphasizes interdisciplinary research and community engagement. No lab or team affiliations are mentioned in the provided text.