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Matthew J MansonAssociate Professor (Teaching) of WritingContact Information E-mail: mmanson@usc.edu Phone: (213) 740-1980 Office: JEF 150 LINKS Curriculum Vitae Personal Website |
Biographical Sketch |
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| A graduate of UC Berkeley and USC, Matt Manson is an Associate Professor of Writing Instruction and a creative writer. His creative work includes novels and screenplays in a variety of genres and approaches. His scholarly interests include American Modernism, philosophy, science fiction, gender relations, war and criminality in American culture. He is currently represented by Caliber Media Group. | |
Education |
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 B.A. Double Major in English (with Honors) and Classics, University of California Berkeley
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Ph.D. English Lit, University of Southern California
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Postdoctoral Training |
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Graduate level courses in screenwriting, USC Cinema School, 2008-2009
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Academic Appointment, Affiliation, and Employment History |
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Associate Professor (Teaching), University of Southern California,
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2008
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Description of Research |
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Summary Statement of Research Interests |
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| I continue to research and write creatively on topics related to American culture, film, and literature. | |
Honors and Awards |
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Semifinalist in the 2011 Nicholl Fellowship for Screenwriting, 2011-2012
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USC or School/Dept Award for Teaching, Advanced Writing Teaching Award, 2010-2011
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Semifinalist in the 2009 Nicholl Fellowship for Screenwriting, 2009-2010
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Service to the University |
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Committees |
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Chair, Writing Program Merit Review Committee, 2012-2013
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Member, Writing Program Personnel Committee, 2011-2012
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Member, Writing Program Writing 501 Syllabus Committee,
Fall
2011
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Co-Chair, Composition Theory Working Group, 2010-2011
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Member, Writing Program Director's Advisory Committee, 2010-2011
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Chair, Writing Program Professional Development Committee, 2010-2011
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Member, Writing Program Faculty Advisory Committee, 2009-2010
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Other Service to the University |
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Chaired a panel discussion at the English Department's annual Conference.
Chaired a panel discussion at The Writing Porgram's annual Undergraduate Writing Conference.
Continues to write numerous letters of recommendation for students entering graduate school/law school/grants/scholarship programs. , 2009-2010
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