About Me.
Thanks for stopping by! I'm Dr. Amanda Sevilla, and I currently work as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh. My academic specializations allow me to work in Rhetorical Theory, Media Ecology, Rhetoric of Technology, Ethics & Crisis Communication in the Public Sphere, Philosophy of Communication, Writing Theory, Sociolinguistics, Pragmatics, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I am grateful that I have opportunities to work within all of these academic topics in my current role! My first year at Pitt has been an amazing experience. Now in my second year, I am continuing my work with wonderful students and innovative faculty in the Department of English. I have included a link to my CV below.
Education
Duquesne University
2018
Ph.D. in Rhetoric
Dissertation: Discarnation: Expounding on Marshall McLuhan’s Critique of Modern Subjectivity. Committee: Dr. Calvin L. Troup (Chair), Dr. Richard H. Thames, Dr. Janie Harden Fritz
Program areas: Rhetorical Theory, Interpersonal & Organizational Communication, and Ethics & Crisis Communication in the Public Sphere, Phenomenology
Professional Activity: Rhetoric of Technology, Media Ecology, Composition & Rhetoric, Ethnography, The Rhetoric of Publics & Public Spheres, Forensics of Argumentation & Law, and Digital Narrative
Youngstown State University
2005
Youngstown State University
2003
M.A. in English (Emphasis Areas: Linguistics, Rhetoric & Composition)
Thesis: Gender and Politeness
B.S. in Education (English, Language Arts & Literature Track)
Senior Capstone on James Joyce's Ulysses