Dr. James Romesburg

Acting Director of Composition

Humanities 321

(502) 852-6896

Email: jerome01@louisville.edu  

I have been teaching first-year composition, professional writing, and literature at the university level for over a decade, receiving my B.A. and M.A. in English from Clemson University, and my Ph.D. from the University of Louisville’s Rhetoric and Composition Program in August, 2011.  My research interests focus mainly on the role formal literacy education plays in working-class lives—particularly the literacy practices first-generation and nontraditional students bring to our college writing classrooms and how literacies that deviate from the academic/rational rhetorical paradigm are received in higher education.  Working with my students and colleagues at U of L has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional life, and I’m thrilled to be directing our composition program this year.

Linda Baldwin

Administrative Assistant

Humanities 321

(502) 852-6896

E-mail:  llbald01@louisville.edu 

Linda Baldwin came to the English department in 1995 as Graduate Program Assistant and later took over her current position as Composition Program Administrative Assistant. Prior to 1995, Linda worked at UofL’s Medical School (Pediatrics and Pathology) and in the Office of the Vice-President for Administration. Linda received her degree in Psychology with a minor in Theatre Arts in May 05. She has written for the theatre at UofL and would love to have more time to devote to her interest in playwriting.   On those rare occasions when she has free time, Linda enjoys reading, water aerobics, browsing estate sales, and planning and making home improvements.

Barrie Olson

Assistant Director of Composition

Humanities 319F

(502) 852-5919

Email: bemead02@louisville.edu

I am a third year PhD student in Rhetoric and Composition at UofL. I have a Master's Degree in Writing from the University of Nevada, Reno and have been teaching in various composition programs for about five years. I have also spent significant time in writing centers as both a tutor and as an assistant director. As a researcher, I am interested in notions of authorship, intertextuality, and plagiarism. I am especially interested in the ways that digital media can be used to help students better understand why and how we use sources in our writing. I am happy to assist instructors who are looking for ways to integrate digital media into their assignments, enhance peer review, and increase student participation in the classroom.

Hollye N. Wright

Assistant Director of Composition

Humanities 319F

(502) 852-5919

Email: hnwrig01@louisville.edu

I am a second year PhD Student in Rhetoric and Composition at U of L. I received my BA in English and Humanities in 2006 from U of L, my MAT with concentration in Secondary English/Middle School Language Arts in 2008 from U of L, and my MA in English in 2010 from U of L. In addition to having teaching experience at the middle and high school level, I have taught first-year composition, dual credit first-year composition, and business writing. I am currently exploring ideas about literacy in the Advanced Placement curriculum. I am happy to assist instructors with assignment design, assessment, and using student texts in the classroom. 

K. Shannon Howard

Assistant Director of Composition

Humanities 319F

(502) 852-5919

Email: kshowa02@louisville.edu

I am a third year PhD student in Rhetoric and Composition at UofL, and I am originally from Fairhope, Alabama. I received my undergraduate degree from Presbyterian College and  my master's degree from the University of South Alabama. A former high school instructor, I have taught World Literature, American Literature, Film Production, and Speech. I have also taught first-year composition and English for non-majors at Louisville. I am currently exploring the relationship of research assignments to students' exposure to multiple perspectives in television narrative. I am happy to assist instructors with assignments on research and point of view, classroom management techniques, and pacing of class activities.  

Hem Paudel

Business School Assistant Director of Composition

CBPA 387

(502) 852-4870

Email: hspaud01@louisville.edu    

I am a third year PhD student. I completed my M.A. in English from Tribhuvan University, Nepal in 2001 and received my M.A. in Professional Communication in 2010 from Clemson University. I’ve taught first-year writing, Business Writing, and various courses on British and American literature. As a researcher, I’m interested in transcultural rhetorics and issues of cross-cultural (mis)communications, theories of writing and language relations, composition and critical pedagogies, and theories of mediation and transmodal pedagogies. I will be happy to assist you on any pedagogical issues in general and teaching business communication, using technology in classroom, and issues related to assessment techniques.

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