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about the academic
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lots of linguistics
i studied SuperWhoLock fandom & analyzed vernacular manipulations of established platforms
this one was fun
i focused on retellings & "head!canon" constructions in LiveJournal SW comms
no thesis; no regrets
developed an abiding interest in sociolinguistics, digital & otherwise
currently #adjuncting here
good times
Sarah G. Carpenter, Ph.D. // curriculum vitae
Doctor of Philosophy in Cultural Studies // 2020
George Mason University
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Concentrations:
Mass Culture, Gender & Sexuality
Dissertation:
With/In Limits: Play as Practice in the Digital Vernacular
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Committee:
Dr. Roger N. Lancaster, Chair
Dr. Denise Albanese, Member
Dr. Kelly Schrum, Member
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Folklore // 2011
University of Oregon
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Concentrations:
Folklore, English, Journalism
Thesis:
Narratives of a Fall: Star Wars Fan Fiction Writers Interpret Anakin Skywalker's Story
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Committee:
Dr. Dianne Dugaw, Chair
Dr. Lisa Gilman, Member
Dr. Debra Merskin, Member
Master of Arts in Spanish // 2008
University of Alabama
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Concentrations:
Applied Linguistics
Thesis:
n/a: 6-credit comprehensive examinations option
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Advisor:
Dr. Alicia Cipria
Bachelor of Arts // 2006
University of North Alabama
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Major(s):
Foreign Languages: Spanish
English: Professional Writing
Thesis:
n/a: writing portfolio (English) & comprehensive senior examinations (Spanish)
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Honors:
Honors in English
Magna Cum Laude
Phi Eta Sigma
Phi Sigma Iota
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Advisor:
Dr. Claudia Vance
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