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Ross Sloanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• American Literature
• Essays
• Graphic Novels (Conventional and Literary)
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Ross Sloan is a Teaching Associate Professor at Southern Methodist University's Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, where he has taught since 2009 while serving as Assistant Director of Forensics and coach of the SMU Speech Team. His academic home reflects his dual expertise in literary analysis and student mentorship across competitive speech and writing instruction. Education: MA in English from Southern Methodist University BA in History from Southern Methodist University Sloan's research centers on American Literature with specialized focus on Essays, Graphic Novels (both conventional and literary forms), and Popular Culture. He examines how graphic narratives address complex social issues including genocide, systemic oppression, gender dynamics, and historical trauma through interdisciplinary literary and cultural analysis, positioning comics as serious academic artifacts worthy of scholarly attention. His publication trends reveal sustained engagement with graphic novels as vehicles for exploring historical events and sociopolitical themes, particularly emphasizing visual storytelling techniques, feminist reinterpretations of superhero mythology, and the representation of violence across cultural contexts. This work consistently bridges academic literary criticism with contemporary popular culture discourse. Awards: Laura Kesselman Devlin Award (2013-2014) H.O.P.E. Honoree (2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019) Best Professor at SMU by The Daily Campus (2016) Peruna Professor for Dedman College (2014-2015) Extra Mile Award (2019) As Speech Team coach and Forensics Director, Sloan actively mentors students in competitive debate and public speaking while advising undergraduate researchers in literature and writing courses. His classroom approach emphasizes critical engagement with texts across genres including his specialty in graphic narratives. Sloan maintains active involvement with campus life through speech coaching and teaches courses spanning first-year composition, literature surveys, and specialized topics like Denominational Diversity in America and Violence in Literature.

George Weinschenkمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Technical writing instruction
• Professional ethics instruction
• Meditation practice neuroscience

George Weinschenk is a Lecturer and Undergraduate Faculty Advisor in the School of Computing at Binghamton University. He joined the School of Computing in 2013 after teaching in the Engineering Design Division since 2010. His academic background includes a PhD in Comparative Literature (2007) and a Master's in Philosophy from Binghamton University, alongside degrees in English and Fine Arts from other institutions. His teaching and research focus on technical writing, professional ethics, and the neuroscience of meditation practices. Education: BFA, Indiana University and Purdue University at Indianapolis BA and MA in English, Florida Atlantic University MA and PhD in Comparative Literature, Binghamton University Research Interests: Weinschenk integrates his multidisciplinary background into courses on computer ethics and technical communication. His research explores meditation’s impact on brain function through neuroimaging studies, alongside literary analysis and ethical instruction in technical fields. His work bridges neuroscience, philosophy, and literature, informed by over a decade of global experiences in countries like Iran, Singapore, and Greece. Publications: His recent articles investigate meditation’s effects on attention and resting-state brain connectivity using techniques like arterial spin labeling and fMRI. Earlier work includes critical studies on Wallace Stevens’ poetry and philosophical explorations of disagreement and democracy. Awards: None explicitly listed. Advising & Grants: Serves as Undergraduate Faculty Advisor; no grants mentioned. His global perspective and interdisciplinary approach shape his mentorship in technical communication and ethics. Labs/Teams: Not specified in the provided text.

• Aesthetics
• Philosophy
• Music Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christian Friedrich Michaelis (1770–1834) was a German philosopher, musician, and writer known for extending Immanuel Kant’s aesthetic theory to music and popularizing Kantian and Fichtean philosophy. He lectured on metaphysics and aesthetics at the University of Leipzig from 1793 to 1801, though his academic career was limited due to his association with Fichte during the Atheismusstreit and the perceived lack of originality in his works. After leaving academia, he focused on literary and musical projects, producing translations and essays on philosophy, education, and music. Education: Michaelis attended Leipzig’s Thomas- and Nicolai-Schools before enrolling at the University of Leipzig in 1787 to study theology and law. He shifted to philosophy, studying under Kantian scholar Karl Heinrich Heydenreich and physiologist Ernst Platner. He earned his Magister degree in 1790. Later, he studied in Jena under Karl Leonhard Reinhold, Friedrich Schiller, and Carl Christian Erhard Schmid, habilitating in Leipzig in 1793 with a Latin dissertation on free will. Research Interests: Michaelis’s primary contributions lie in aesthetics, particularly his critique of Kant’s ranking of music below visual and literary arts. His seminal work Über den Geist der Tonkunst (1795) argued that music’s ephemeral nature allows it to better embody aesthetic ideas through organic form rather than sensory stimuli. He also engaged with Fichte’s ethics and Schiller’s aesthetics, synthesizing Kantian principles into accessible works. His broader interests included moral philosophy, educational reform, and the intersection of art and morality. Publications & Trends: Michaelis’s works span philosophy, music theory, and education. His later publications, such as Allgemeine Geschichte der Musik (1821–22), reflect his efforts to popularize music history. Earlier contributions like Lehrbuch zur Beförderung der Humanität focused on moral education. His essays often critiqued or expanded Kantian frameworks, emphasizing practical and moral applications of philosophy. Collaborations: Michaelis collaborated with Friedrich Schiller (notably through lecture notes published posthumously) and frequented intellectual circles like Johann Friedrich Reichardt’s Giebichenstein estate. Though not a formal academic later in life, his writings bridged philosophy, art, and education.

• Multi-modal Composition
• Feminist Theory
• Trauma and Psychoanalytic Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tara J. Roeder is an Associate Professor and Director of the First Year Writing Program at St. John's University's Department of Core Studies. Her work focuses on multi-modal composition, feminist theory, trauma studies, and critical animal theory. She holds a Ph.D. from CUNY Graduate Center (2014) and has taught since 2006, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to writing instruction. Her research explores intersections between anti-speciesism and social justice, with notable publications like *Critical Expressivism* (2015) and recent contributions to MLA's *Social Justice in Action* (2024). Education: Ph.D. English (CUNY GC), M.A. & B.A. English (St. John's University) Leadership: FYW Program Director, Committee Chair for Program Review Awards: 2020 Hammond House Prize (2nd place), Pushcart nominations Roeder advocates for innovative pedagogy through platforms like the 'Coming to Writing' conference and has presented widely on composition studies, trauma-based writing, and global learning. Her creative works include poetry chapbooks and fiction recognized in literary journals.

• Educational Psychology
• Literacy Development
• Writing Instruction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Steve Graham is a distinguished academic researcher specializing in writing development, educational psychology, and literacy instruction. His work emphasizes evidence-based strategies for students with learning difficulties, cross-cultural educational practices, and the integration of reading and writing instruction. Currently categorized as a 'Researcher (past),' his contributions remain influential in understanding writing processes, teacher practices, and interventions for struggling writers. Research Interests: Writing instruction and pedagogical strategies Educational interventions for students with learning disabilities Cross-cultural studies in literacy development Teacher efficacy and professional development Articles Overview: His recent work explores handwriting's role in writing quality (2022), teacher practices for deaf students (2021), and meta-analyses on reading-writing correlations (2020). Key themes include formative assessment, motivation, and policy implications for educational practices. Labs/Teams: While no formal lab affiliations are noted in the text, his collaborations span international educational contexts, including Norway, Chile, and China.

• Polish Baroque Literature
• Medieval Studies
• Cultural History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. hab. Jerzy Kroczak, prof. UWr is a distinguished Professor at the Faculty of Philology of the University of Wrocław. He specializes in Polish Baroque literature, medieval texts, and cultural history, with a focus on prophecy, magic, and early modern religious practices. His work bridges traditional philology with interdisciplinary research, particularly in editing and analyzing forgotten manuscripts and exploring the intersection of literature, science, and folklore. He holds a habilitation (dr. hab.) in Polish literature and has published extensively, including critical editions of works by Benedykt Chmielowski, Marcin Bielski, and others in the Bibliotheca Curiosa series. His research interests span topics such as witchcraft in literature, symbolism in Renaissance and Baroque poetry, and the cultural context of early modern Polish texts. His articles analyze themes like the Union of Lublin in historical poetry, symbolism in Jan Kochanowski’s works, and the portrayal of Jews in Benedykt Chmielowski’s New Athens . He also investigates the role of natural philosophy in sermons and the cultural significance of early modern calendars and almanacs. Though no specific awards or grants are listed, his contributions to Polish literary studies and editorial projects highlight his academic leadership. He collaborates with institutions like the University of Wrocław Library and participates in interdisciplinary initiatives within the Faculty of Philology.

Ursula Wingateمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Academic Literacy
• Language Education Policies
• Genre-Based Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ursula Wingate is a Professor of Language Education at King's College London, affiliated with the School of Education, Communication & Society and the Centre for Language, Discourse & Communication (LDC). She leads the Forum for Academic Language and Literacy (FALL) and teaches on programs including the BA English Language & Linguistics, MA Applied Linguistics & English Language Teaching, and MA TESOL. Her research focuses on academic literacy instruction, language policies, and genre-based teaching methods, emphasizing inclusive approaches that bridge disciplinary expertise. She has held editorial roles for the Language Learning Journal and reviews for multiple journals. Her work explores collaborative curriculum integration of literacy support, dialogic teaching methods in writing tutorials, and the intersection of English Medium Instruction (EMI) with English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Key contributions include studies on nursing students' academic writing, formative feedback impacts, and challenges in secondary language education. She has been Principal Investigator on projects like 'Academic transitions of diverse students' and 'Academic writing instruction frameworks'. Publications span 50+ peer-reviewed articles and chapters, with books like Academic Literacy and Student Diversity . Grants include funding from the Australian Government and HEFCE. Her research networks include King’s International Education Research Network and collaborations across linguistics and education disciplines.

• Educational Technologies
• Communication and Educational Technologies
• Teacher Training
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ana Maria Bastos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education and Psychology at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal. She is also affiliated with the CIIE (Centre for Research and Innovation in Educational Development) at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto. Her work bridges academic research and practical educational innovation. PhD in Educational Sciences, UTAD Master's in Education/Educational Technologies, University of Minho Her research focuses on Educational Technologies , Teacher Training for Basic Education , and Pedagogical Project Development . She explores how digital tools like blogs, Web 2.0 platforms, and programming environments (e.g., Scratch) enhance teaching and learning. Her work emphasizes formative assessment, supervised teaching practice, and curriculum articulation between pre-school and primary education. Her recent publications (2020–2023) reflect a strong interest in distance education during the pandemic , social media’s role in student behavior , and the integration of digital platforms in language and science education . The articles show a consistent focus on practical implementation, teacher training, and student engagement in diverse educational contexts. She is a peer reviewer for several academic journals, including the Portuguese Journal of Education and the Journal of AISTI, and is a member of the research unit Professor Faz a Diferença (Registration no. 3348/2013). She has contributed to national and international projects such as the ERASMUS+ TeachersMOD project, aimed at modernizing teacher training in Kurdistan, and the Step by Step with Science initiative funded by Ciência Viva. An active researcher, she has published extensively in journals, books, and conferences, with a career spanning over two decades. Her work demonstrates a sustained commitment to improving educational quality through technology integration and reflective teaching practices.

Timothy Kuhnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organizational Communication
• Communication Theory
• Organization Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Timothy Kuhn is a Professor of Communication at the University of Colorado Boulder in the College of Media, Communication and Information. He has been actively teaching courses including Communication Theory, Organizational Communication, and Political Communication. Outside the university, he serves as an Associate Editor at the interdisciplinary journal Human Relations , co-coordinator of the "Organization as Communication" Standing Working Group at the European Group of Organizational Studies (EGOS), and vice-chair of the organizational communication division of the International Communication Association. His educational background includes: Ph.D. from Arizona State University (2000) M.A. from University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1996) B.S. from University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1991) Professor Kuhn's research focuses on how communication constitutes organizational life, examining how knowledge, authority, identities, and conceptions of value emerge in sociomaterial and power-laden communication practices. His work centers on four specific research themes: (1) individual and organizational processes of "knowing" and learning; (2) identity negotiation and meaningfulness in work; (3) ethical and unethical action in organizational settings; and (4) collaborative decision-making among diverse stakeholders. His theoretical approach emphasizes communicative forms of explanation where symbolic and material elements intertwine in constructing and disrupting meanings. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the communicative constitution of organizations, with increasing attention to posthumanist perspectives, materiality, and the role of communication in shaping organizational authority and knowledge processes. His work bridges communication studies, organization theory, and critical management studies, often challenging traditional understandings of organizations as fixed entities. Professor Kuhn has received numerous prestigious awards including: ICA Fellow (2020) from the International Communication Association Organizational Communication Division/Edited Book Award (2019) from the National Communication Association Organizational Communication Division/Article Award (2013) from the National Communication Association Group Communication Division/Dennis Gouran Research Award (2006) from the National Communication Association Organizational Communication Division/Article Award (2004) from the National Communication Association Group Communication Division/Dennis Gouran Research Award (2001) from the National Communication Association Professor Kuhn has made significant contributions to organizational communication through his editorial work, serving as Associate Editor for Human Relations and contributing to various book projects. His research has been widely cited and has influenced both academic and practical approaches to understanding organizational communication. He maintains active international collaborations, with research connections across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. His current work continues to explore the intersection of communication, materiality, and organization, with recent publications addressing ventriloquial authority in management education, organizational memory, and the communicative constitution of organizationality. He is particularly interested in how communication practices shape knowledge, authority, and ethical frameworks within contemporary capitalist organizations.

• Alternatives to direct instruction in the post-secondary classroom
• Formative writing assessments in composition & literature courses
• Interdisciplinary Curriculum Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Charlotte Gleason is an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Humanities Department at Cairn University's School of Liberal Arts & Sciences. She has taught at Cairn since 2007, initially in a part-time role before transitioning to full-time, and specializes in literature, composition, and education courses. MLS, Fort Hays State University BS in Bible, Cairn University BS in Education, Cairn University Her research focuses on innovative pedagogical approaches, including alternatives to traditional direct instruction, formative assessment strategies in writing, and interdisciplinary curriculum development. She has also explored integrating adolescent literature with canonical texts to enhance college readiness. Her 2020 publication, Composition II: Analysis and Interpretation , reflects her expertise in developing pedagogical materials that promote critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning. She has presented extensively on creative teaching methods at conferences like ACSI and NeMLA. As Department Chair, Charlotte leads curriculum initiatives while maintaining an active teaching role. Her work bridges academic theory with practical application in both traditional and Christian educational contexts.

Ewa Chruscielمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• World Poetry
• Comparative Literature
• Creative Writing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ewa Chrusciel is a Professor at Colby-Sawyer College’s School of Arts & Sciences, joining the faculty in 2006. Holding the M. Roy London Endowed Chair, she specializes in world poetry, translation, and cognitive poetics, blending interdisciplinary and international approaches. Ph.D. in Literary Studies and Contemporary Poetry from Illinois State University M.A. in English Philology from Jagiellonian University, Poland Her research spans pre-modern, modern, and postmodern world poetry , comparative literature , and neurological theories of aesthetic experience . She teaches creative writing, world literature, and poetry, emphasizing bilingualism and translation. Recent academic work includes presentations on translating Polish poetry , religious references in verse , and cognitive embodiment in literary forms . Her poetry has been translated into Vietnamese, Hungarian, and Italian. 2016: Nomination for Best of Net Anthology 2014: Pushcart Prize nomination 2013: Second place in 'Nakręć wiersz' Poetry Competition 2011: Finalist in Sow’s Ear Poetry Contest 2009: Winner of Emergency Press Contest

Ying Xieمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Emerging Technologies in Education
• Reflective Learning
• Knowledge Integration
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Ying Xie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment at Northern Illinois University, College of Education. Her work bridges technology and pedagogy, with a focus on enhancing reflective learning, knowledge integration, and group cognition through innovative digital tools. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Instructional Systems, The Pennsylvania State University, with a minor in Educational Psychology B.S. in Computer Science and B.A. in Foreign Languages, University of Science and Technology of China Her research spans emerging technologies in education , including robotics in K–12 STEM learning, technology-assisted language acquisition, and mathematical problem posing. She explores how tools like word clouds, blogs, and mobile VR can scaffold reflective thinking and collaborative knowledge building. Her work is grounded in both cognitive and social learning theories. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on technology-enhanced learning environments , particularly using visual and interactive tools (e.g., tag clouds, blogs, VR) to support metacognition and collaboration. Her studies often employ mixed methods and design-based research, targeting diverse populations from K–12 to higher education. A growing interest in emergency remote learning and teacher self-efficacy is evident in her 2021 publications. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Dr. Xie actively advises graduate and doctoral students, as seen through her teaching of ETT 799 (Doctoral Research and Dissertation). She has contributed to curriculum development in instructional technology and research methodology. Her service includes participation in academic seminars and research guidance. She leads or contributes to research projects examining digital learning tools and their impact on cognition and engagement. Her lab or research team likely focuses on user experience in educational technology, possibly linked to the UX Lab mentioned in the departmental resources.

Nora Hoffmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Didactics of scientific reading and writing
• University didactics
• Writing center research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nora Hoffmann is the Head of the Writing Center at Goethe University Frankfurt and a prominent researcher in academic writing didactics. With a background in Modern German Literature and higher education didactics, she has held key roles at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and Eberhard Karls University Tübingen. Current: Head of Writing Center, Goethe University Frankfurt Past: Research Assistant at Mainz Center for Quality Assurance (2012–2018) Her research focuses on the didactics of scientific reading and writing, writing center evaluation, and AI integration in academic writing. She has pioneered frameworks like TeKoER for text quality assessment and explored chatbot applications in educational contexts. Recent work examines generative AI's impact on student creativity and writing processes, based on nationwide surveys (2023–2024). She co-developed position papers on writing competence institutionalization and maintains leadership roles in the Society for Writing Didactics (gefsus) and European Writing Centers Association (EWCA). Key contributions include: Coordinating writing workshops across disciplines Developing faculty training programs for writing instruction Advancing quality management frameworks for academic texts Leading Germany-wide writing center surveys

• Language Usage Science
• Phonology
• Morphology

Prof. Dr. Gencer Elkılıç is a Full-time Professor at the Department of Western Languages and Literatures within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Kafkas University , Turkey. With a career spanning over two decades at the same institution since 2001, he has held administrative roles including Dean, Department Chair, and Director of Vocational Schools. His academic journey began with a PhD in English Language Teaching from Atatürk University (2000), preceded by an MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (1995) and BA in Foreign Language Education (1990).

Alice Leppertمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• U.S. film and television history
• Stardom and celebrity culture
• Feminist media studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alice Leppert is an active Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication Studies at Ursinus College, where she teaches courses spanning New Hollywood, Introduction to Film Studies, Sex/Gender in the 1980s, Hollywood Stardom, African American Film, Teen Film/TV, Media and Society, Hitchcock studies, Reality TV, and Public Speaking. She serves as co-editor of the peer-reviewed international journal Celebrity Studies , reflecting her leadership in interdisciplinary celebrity research. Her academic background includes: B.A. from University of California-Santa Cruz M.A. from University of Iowa Ph.D. from University of Minnesota Leppert's scholarship critically examines U.S. film/television history through feminist and race-conscious frameworks, focusing on stardom, reality television, teen media, and representations of gender/family. Her work reveals how 1980s sitcoms pioneered nontraditional family portrayals while masking systemic issues like privatized childcare, as highlighted in Ursinus College's news feature Who Was the Boss? . She extends this analysis to contemporary phenomena like pandemic-era self-branding and Kardashian celebrity economies. Her publication trajectory demonstrates deepening engagement with reality TV's cultural mechanics and historical continuity. Early works on The Hills and teen magazines (2008-2014) laid groundwork for later scholarship connecting 1980s sitcoms to modern entrepreneurial femininity (2015-2019). The 2020-2021 articles pivot to urgent pandemic media analysis while maintaining her signature focus on gendered labor and celebrity authenticity. Journals like Cinema Journal and Celebrity Studies consistently feature her interdisciplinary approach. Leppert co-edits Celebrity Studies and has led special issues on reality TV celebrity. Her editorial work complements scholarly output, including the 2019 book TV Family Values which analyzes 1980s sitcoms as covert commentaries on privatized childcare and gender roles. While no grants or student advising details appear in the source text, her research bridges historical media analysis with contemporary cultural politics through rigorous textual criticism and industry studies.