This post contains sample teaching materials to demonstrate courses I have taught in the past at a variety of institutions. This material is available to use under my CC license (described in the footer of this site), with attribution. Feedback and questions are welcome in the comments.

Early American I & II: Canon Wars

Here you will find my syllabi, final assignment, and rationale for an two course series taught at Marywood University on Early American Literature.

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Composition: Riots and Revolutions

Here is a sample syllabus from a first-year writing course that teaches academic research and writing skills through the lens of modern, international riots and revolutions. Social media, digital archives, and other online resources are used to develop digital literacy skills.

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