John Ackerman, Ph.D.

  • Associate Professor
John Ackerman in a chair, thinking
Address

STAD 260B

Office Hours

For 3020-069 & 1150-084 T/Th: by appt. by Zoom is preferred for all concerned. I use the Atlas lobby/study space for easy access: 1:00-1:45 T/Th, 3:15-4:30, and if requested I can remain after 6:15.   

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Degree(s)

PhD in Rhetoric, Carnegie Mellon University

Areas of Expertise
  • Public Rhetorics, Civics, and Advocacy
  • Science Writing and Environmental Rhetorics
Bio

Dr. Ackerman studies the rhetoric of public space, which considers how the built
environment, collective memory, and institutional policies configure our cities and
neighborhoods. Of particular interest are the zones and policies that connect cities and
campuses, and then how engaged scholarship contributes to economic renewal. His
recent work is framed around everyday life in post-industrial neighborhoods and cultural
economies. These economies are local, material, narrative and express regional
solidarity.

Select Publications
  • Ingraham C, Ackerman J, LeMesurier JL, McGreavy B, Rai C, Stormer N. Rhetorical Climatology By A Reading Group. ( MSU Press, November 01, 2023).
  • Ackerman JM, Lechuga MA. "Interlude I: fugitive bodies in fungible places." Review of Communication. 22 (4) (October 02, 2022): 276-290. (Published online January 30, 2023)
Course(s) Regularly Taught

WRTG 3020 Topics in Writing: Composing Civic Life

WRTG 3020 Topics in Writing: Atmospheric Violence

 

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