Dr. Sean Zwagerman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sean Zwagerman is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Simon Fraser University. His research interests broadly encompass theories and practices of rhetoric and the compositional relationships among word, self, and world. He engages in an intimate dialogue about social activism and academic writing, analyzing how people attempt to manage and communicate failures in written expression through humor and rhetorical strategies. His publications include works on comedy, protest movements, and plagiarism as they relate to academic integrity and teaching writing. Currently, he is completing a monograph titled 'Mind Matter: Consciousness, Rhetoric, Social Ontology,' which explores the role of consciousness and rhetorical speech acts in shaping social reality. His teaching includes special studies and seminars in rhetoric, with courses subject to change.

Research Interests

Courses

ENGL 376 D100 Special Studies ENGL 475W D100 Seminar Rhetoric

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy