Seth Long

Dr. Seth Long is an Associate Professor and Composition Coordinator in the Department of English at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. His research bridges digital humanities, rhetoric, and pedagogy, with expertise in quantitative linguistics and historical rhetoric. He holds a Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric and an M.A. in Linguistics from Syracuse University, along with a B.A. in Screenwriting from Chapman University.

Long's research explores the intersection of digital tools and rhetorical traditions, focusing on:

• Digital surveillance and gang communication dynamics
• Methodological innovation in corpus linguistics
• Historical evolution of mnemonic practices
• Data visualization for humanities scholarship

His publications predominantly analyze digital rhetoric applications, with recurring themes of data repurposing, visualization techniques, and historical rhetorical practices across 2014-2024. This corpus reflects a consistent focus on adapting computational methods to traditional humanities inquiries.

Long teaches courses including:

• ENG899: Theory and Pedagogy of Digital Rhetoric
• ENG427: Electronic Literacy
• ENG312: Writing in the Professions
• ENG311: Advanced Writing
• ENG254: Introduction to Literature
• ENG102: Academic Writing and Research