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Faculty in the English and communication studies department utilize their strengths in inclusive teaching, active and community-centered learning, and multimodal communication to best support the professional paths of students in the major and those taking courses in the department.

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Paul Bogard Faculty Profile

Paul Bogard

Associate Professor - English; Co-Program Director - Environmental Studies

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Kris Deffenbacher, Professor of English at ϾƷ

Kristina Deffenbacher

Professor - English

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Professor Suda Ishida

Suda Ishida

Professor - Communication Studies

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Catheryn Jennings Faculty Profile

Catheryn Jennings

Assistant Professor - English

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Marcela Kostihova

Marcela Kostihova

Professor - English

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Annika Pinch, Assistant Professor in English and Communications Department

Annika Pinch

Assistant Professor - English & Communication Studies

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Mike Reynolds Faculty Profile

Mike Reynolds

Professor - English; Humanities Division Chair

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Jermaine Singleton, faculty in English and Communications Studies program at ϾƷ in Saint Paul, MN

Jermaine Singleton

Professor - English

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John Sooja

Visiting Faculty English and Communication Studies

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Rachel Tofteland-Trampe

Assistant Professor - English

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