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Third Rail Inquiry: Learning, In, Through, and For CommunityThe field of rhetoric and composition is sometimes misunderstood as one centered on teaching writers how to “fix” texts once ideas have been selected, produced, or discovered: first we think, then we write, then we revise. Once we have a moderately readable draft, our inquiry has come to an end.  We just need to “clean it up”—and at this point, the writing teacher steps up with resources, strategies, and rules. In contrast to this

hypocrisies if we want to pursue justice and bring about productive change. Locate and challenge the weaknesses, embrace the likelihood that things could be much better than they are, and call out loudly the difference between a rhetoric of inclusiveness and a reality of subtle to blatant exclusion. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Beth Kraig's class working with students at Lincoln HS studying racism on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. +Enlarge Photo I have been fortunate enough to collaborate with a number of the

: ENGL 227. (4) ENGL 334 : Studies in Literature for Young Readers - IT Study of literature and media produced for and about young audiences, from early childhood to adolescence. Possible topics include genres, themes, historical periods, and traditions. Course content varies. Course is repeatable once with different topic. (4) ENGL 336 : Digital Writing and Storytelling Students analyze and practice various genres of creative and professional digital writing, visual rhetoric and narrative, and

constant emergence of police brutality videos, bigoted political rhetoric and action, and an electoral race for the history books, there is a strong need for renewing the belief that this work is important and our self-care is vital for us to continue our care for the world. This weekend’s reminder of our social justice strength and resiliency, hence “no chill,” truly resonated with folks. With lots of food, a stirring panel discussion, thought-provoking conversations and even a little karaoke fun, we

teaching psychology, history, rhetoric, and English literature at Pacific Lutheran Academy in 1897. One year later in 1898, Hong was elected president and held the position until 1918 when the school was temporarily closed until 1920. Returning to the then reopened and renamed Pacific Lutheran College in 1929, he remained as a professor until his retirement in 1938, merely one year before his death. North Hall, built in 1954, was renamed Hong Hall to honor the third president of the school.Johan U

State History Museum Community Engagement Specialist, Molina Healthcare DEI and Community Planning Coordinator, Kitsap County Events and Stewardship Manager, The Mockingbird Society AANAPISI Grant Manager, North Seattle College Case Manager, Indiana Youth Group Graduates from the last last 5 years: Their graduate programs Master of Public Health - MPH, LGBTQ+ Health, Rutgers School of Public Health MA in Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco PhD in Rhetoric and Political Culture

searching logical analysis in the Politics, Ethics, and Poetics. In the medieval trivium of Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric, words reigned supreme. But these three are far from trivial! Out of the love of words, Erasmus produced the first printed Greek New Testament (1516). Based upon the Renaissance recovery of ancient languages, Luther translated the German Bible (1534), which shaped most profoundly German language and culture, and also global civilization through the Reformation. Just so, the brilliant

: Another PLU student speaks to the camera.] PLU Student: and embrace the need to listen [video: Dr. Bridget Yaden speaks to the camera.] Dr. Yaden: at the same time we unequivocally repudiate hate speech [video: A PLU student speaks to the camera.] PLU Student: and the normalization of dehumanizing rhetoric [video: A PLU staff member speaks to the camera.] PLU Staff Member: we stand in solidarity with marginalized identities and communities [video: Dr. Davidson speaks to the camera.] Dr. Davidson: and

Alumni NewsletterSummer 2014New Forensics Director Builds on PLU LegacyPLU Forensics has a longstanding tradition of success, and this year they’ve added a new face to that tradition. Dr. Justin Eckstein, the new Forensics Director, holds a Doctorate in Rhetoric and Communication Ethics from the University of Denver. He is an award-winning researcher, and his work has been featured in internationally renowned argumentation periodicals.Dr. Eckstein has been involved in Forensics for the last 17

aside biases and being open to the opportunity to learn something. Listening is active, says Tolu Taiwo, outreach and prevention coordinator for PLU’s Center for Gender Equity. It’s about asking questions and reflecting back, she said. “Listening isn’t just a one-and-done process,” Taiwo said. “There’s something really powerful about being able to tell your story. It makes you more human. Often times, we don’t allow people to do that.” Amid divisive, vitriolic rhetoric that is poisoning public