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
Teaching Associate Professor
Department of English
September 2023 - Present
University of Pittsburgh
Visiting Lecturer
Department of English
August 2021 - May 2023
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