Dr. David Gold

Biography

David Gold is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Michigan, specializing in rhetoric, composition, and writing studies. He holds courtesy appointments in the Department of Women's and Gender Studies and the College of Education. Gold is also a program affiliate with the Joint PhD Program in English and Education and serves as a faculty co-advisor for the UM Language Rhetorical Studies Group. His teaching interests include a variety of courses on rhetoric and writing, catering to both first-year students and PhD candidates. Among his recent undergraduate courses are 'Literacy in the Digital Age' and 'Writing for the Real World,' while his graduate offerings focus on digital literacies and civic writing. Gold's scholarly interests span the history of rhetoric, feminist rhetorics, and digital rhetoric, with a particular focus on the rhetorical practices of marginalized voices. His academic work includes publications in notable journals, and he has coauthored and coedited several significant volumes, exploring the intersections of gender and labor in rhetorical studies. Currently, he is investigating black women's rhetorical activism in the context of Jim Crow and the impact of digital humanities on writing practices.

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