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Jamie Johnston is an Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Program Director in the Department of English and Writing Studies at Western University. He earned his PhD from the University of Western Ontario in 2008, an MA from Queen’s University in 2000, and a BA with Honors from the University of Western Ontario in 1999. Johnston has expertise in professional healthcare writing, engineering communication, and rhetorical theory. He teaches a diversity of courses focused on writing, including Writing for Professional Success in Nursing and Exposition Visual Rhetoric. His current research centers on the intersection of healthcare communication and early modern literature, particularly in how narratives shape confessional identity in early modern England. Johnston's recent collaborative project includes a textbook co-authored with Dr. Michael Arntfield titled 'Healthcare Writing: A Practical Guide to Professional Success' published in 2016. He is committed to exploring various subjects within rhetorical studies, including argumentation and the teaching of writing, aiming to equip students with the necessary skills to navigate complex professional environments.
Western University • London, Ontario, Canada
Jamie Johnston serves as an Assistant Professor and directs the Undergraduate Program in Writing Studies.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.