In Episode 29, we talk to Amy Meyerson and Natalie Hallak about Amy’s newest novel, The Imperfects. Along the way, we chat about writing research-based fiction, the collaborative nature of publishing, balancing writing and reading with other responsibilities, and using the F-word.
Tag Archives: Writing
24. Letting Our Students Lead in Digital Spaces w/ Rochelle Gold & Liz Blomstedt
In Episode 24, we talk to Rochelle Gold and Liz Blomstedt about the democratizing potential of multimodal and online writing assignments, embracing new citation practices, navigating inequities on online platforms, and letting students lead the way in digital spaces.
Episode 23: Telling Stories About Ourselves with Kristiana Willsey
In Episode 23, we talk to Kristiana Willsey about folklore (the field of study and the new Taylor Swift album), the social function of fairy tales and urban legends, and the meaning-making that happens in the stories we tell about our lives.
18. Teaching Inside the Prison System w/ Kate Levin & Nicholas De Dominic
In Episode 18, we talk to Professors Kate Levin and Nicholas De Dominic of the USC Writing Program about their work with the Prison Education Project and the obligation an institution like USC has to the incarcerated population.
16. Rebuilding the University w/ Stephanie Bower & John Murray
In Episode 16, we talk to Stephanie Bower and John Murray about incorporating multimodal and experience-based assignments into their courses, building relationships with local communities, reframing service learning as a form of activism, and turning to abolitionist pedagogy as a model for dismantling and rebuilding the University.
14. Practicing Anti-Racist Pedagogy w/ Alisa Sánchez, Carlos Delgado, & Jessi Johnson
In Episode 14 we talk to Professors Alisa Sánchez, Carlos Delgado, and Jessi Johnson of the USC Writing Program about anti-racist pedagogy and ways we can uphold inclusive values and practices in the writing classroom.
12. Reassessing Assessment w/ Brent Chappelow
In Episode 12 we talk to Brent Chappelow about writing about writing, reevaluating how we assess student work, and bringing it back to the Greeks.
11. Playing & Going Deep w/ Mark Marino, part 2
In Episode 11, we follow up with Mark Marino about the challenges and opportunities presented by the move to online teaching.
10. Playing & Going Deep w/ Mark Marino, part 1
In Episode 10 we talk to Mark Marino about innovative writing activities that prioritize creativity, improvisation, and play.
9. Restyling Academic Discourse w/ Laura Lisabeth
In our ninth episode, we talk to Dr. Laura Lisabeth about developing critical pedagogy in a digital space, using social media for academic writing, and empowering our students to utilize different discourses.
