Amanda Sevilla, Ph.D.
Educational Background
Ph.D. in Rhetoric
Duquesne University
Fall 2018
Coursework:
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Rhetoric of the Humanities
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Rhetoric & Hermeneutics
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Rhetorical Theory
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Rhetoric & Philosophy of Technology
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Rhetoric & Philosophy of Intercultural Communication
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Philosophy of Communication
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Rhetoric & Philosophy of Public Relations
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Philosophy of Interpersonal Communication
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Rhetoric & Philosophy of Organizational Communication
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Communication Ethics Seminar
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Rhetoric & Philosophy of Crisis Management
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Rhetoric & Philosophy of Free Speech
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Hermeneutic Phenomenology (6-Semester Seminar)
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Dissertation: Discarnation: Expounding on Marshall McLuhan's Critique of Modern Subjectivity
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Chair: Dr. Calvin L. Troup
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M.A. in English
Youngstown State University
Concentrations: Sociolinguistics, Rhetoric & Composition, TESOL Certification
Spring 2005
Coursework:
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Studies in Linguistics
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Sociolinguistics
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Advanced Linguistics
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TESOL Methods
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Teaching Practicum (2-Semester Seminar)
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Teaching of Writing
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Language Acquisition
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English Grammar
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The Writing of Poetry
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Studies in Literature
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20th Century American Studies
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Thesis in Sociolinguistics: Gender and Politeness
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Chair: Dr. Salvatore Attardo
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Bachelor of Science in Education
Youngstown State University
Concentrations: English/Language Arts
Spring 2003
*Ohio Teaching Licensure (2003-2007)
Academic Positions
University of Pittsburgh
New Position TBA, Fall 2023
Department of English
University of Pittsburgh
Visiting Lecturer
Department of English
August 2021 - present
Pearson Education/Smarthinking, Inc.
Writing e-Instructor & ESOL Specialist
June 2016 - present
Youngstown State University
Composition & Rhetoric Instructor (pt)
Department of English & World Languages
August 2005 - May 2021
Duquesne University
Teaching Associate, Rhetoric of Technology
School of Leadership & Professional Advancement
2015
HUMOR: International Journal of Humor Research
Editorial Assistant
Corresponded remotely with Mouton de Gruyter in Berlin, Germany
May 2004 - July 2005
Graduate Assistant
Department of English
Youngstown State University
August 2003 - May 2005
Fellowships & Awards
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Speaking in the Disciplines Fellowship, Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Studies, University of Pittsburgh, Fall 2022
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Writing in the Disciplines Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh, William S. Dietrich II Institute for Writing Excellence, Spring 2022
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Teaching Excellence Award, Youngstown State University, Spring 2020
Teaching & Directed Studies Work
University of Pittsburgh
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ESL: Workshop in Composition (3 sections)
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Writing Arguments (4 sections)
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Seminar in Composition (4 sections)
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Directed Studies: Teaching & Tutoring Writing, Spring 2022 (1 section; director for pre-law teaching assistant)
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Directed Studies: Teaching & Tutoring Writing, Fall 2022 (1 section; director for pre-law teaching assistant)
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Directed Studies: Teaching & Tutoring Writing, Spring 2023 (1 section; director for Public & Professional Writing (PPW) teaching assistant)
Duquesne University
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Human Communication in a Technological Age (Teaching Associate, co-taught 1 section)
Youngstown State University
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Fundamentals of College Writing with Additional Lab Hour (12 sections)
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Introduction to College Writing (3 sections)
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Writing 2 (Research & Argumentation, 19 sections)
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Writing 1 (MLA Focus, 24 sections)
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Honors Writing 2 (4 sections)
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Honors Writing 1 (1 section)
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Writing 1 with Additional Lab Hour (3 sections)
(*15 semester hours of distance education included in totals)
Course Assisting
Assistant to Dissertation Director
Duquesne University
COMM 609—Rhetorical Theory
A Ph.D. seminar wherein my role included conferencing individually with any students who requested insight on their papers in Modern to Postmodern rhetorical theory, as well as assisting Dr. Calvin L. Troup with course-related activities.
COMM 528/628—Rhetoric of Technology
An M.A./Ph.D. seminar wherein my role included conferencing with any students who requested insight on their course papers, as well as assisting Dr. Calvin L. Troup with course-related activities.