Yes, I know “Rhetting” is not a word, but I wanted to use it anyway. Took my 20th Century Rhetoric final. It thoroughly blew my mind. The final consisted of four questions we were to answer as thoroughly as possible within the three-hour time limit. I talked of Bakhtin and …

NO WORDS can describe how I feel right now. Despite the fact that I have two studies to write and three finals to take within the next five days, I am done writing major papers.
My 20th Century Rhetoric paper, “The Power of the Spirit: Rhetorical Moves of Maria W. Stewart” …

Every once in awhile, I plan to share some thoughts about this Ph.D. process.
The process is made a tad bit different in that as part of the fellowship this year I am required to take four classes. Most students take two or three. It’s been cumbersome, reading enough works just …

Finally nailed down a topic for Kemp’s 20th Century Rhetoric. Found an African American orator/feminist from the 19th century that interested me: Maria W. Stewart; I’m always interested in “the firsts” – those people who seem to be a voice for a generation of others to come along and promote …