James R. Sprouse
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- School: Forsyth Technical Community College
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- Department: English
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2100 Silas Creek Pkwy
Winston-Salem, NC - 27103 - Dates at Forsyth Technical Community College: April 2015 - April 2015
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Biography
Forsyth Technical Community College - English
On-Line College English Professor, Editor, Proofreader, Writer
Higher Education
James
Sprouse
Greenville, South Carolina Area
College professor with over thirty years of activity in higher education: teaching, academic advising, faculty committee participation (usually in committees devoted to improving academic quality), course development, student organization sponsorship, writing, and publication. An instructor at six institutions of higher education in Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
Experience with the editing and grading of undergraduate and graduate academic essays, the editing of PhD dissertations, the scoring of AP English Language essays, and the teaching of business/technical writing and academic research writing.
Knowledgeable in MS Office and such on-line platforms as Blackboard and Populi.
Specialties: teaching of literature and composition, integration of technology and classroom presentation, integration of course content and on-line educational platforms, student essay assessment, academic advising, copy editing, proofreading, non-fiction and fiction writing.
Experience
Piedmont International University
Professor of English
• Teach a variety of composition and literature courses, on campus and on-line.
• Teach Graduate Research Writing and Communications, using Blackboard.
• Construct class syllabi, tests, course grade books, class presentations, using various programs under Microsoft Office 2007 and SIS/Blackbaud.
• Advise on-line undergraduates.
• Supervise the Couch Learning Center for remedial studies and oversee the administration of periodic ACT testings.
• Vote on the Academic Council of the college and record minutes for council meetings.Welch College
Adjunct Professor of English
Teach History of the English Language, Eighteenth Century and Romantic British Literature, Shakespeare, Medieval English Literature and Chaucer, Renaissance English Poetry and Prose, and Twentieth-Century British and American Literature (all on-line on the Populi platform).
Pensacola Christian College
Professor of English
My responsibilities included the following:
• Teach a variety of composition and literature courses, on campus.
• Advise English majors.
• Sit on the Library Committee.Forsyth Technical Community College
Adjunct Instructor of English
Teach a variety of composition and literature courses, on campus and on-line.
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
English Language and Literature/Letters
Dissertation: "An Edition of the Sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent from the Manuscripts of the Unexpanded Middle English Northern Homily Cycle." Director: T. J. Heffernan.Tennessee Temple University
Bachelor's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
I pursued a degree in English, with a minor in biblical studies, while working part-time in the college dining hall.University of Mississippi
Master's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
Thesis: "Alliteration and the Common Authorship of Poems Ascribed to the Gawain-Poet." Director: T. J. Ray.
Publications
"The Textual Relationships of the Unexpanded Middle English Northern Homily Cycle"
Manuscripta 33: 92-108.
Collation of variant readings among ten Middle English manuscripts to determine textual origins and history
"The Textual Relationships of the Unexpanded Middle English Northern Homily Cycle"
Manuscripta 33: 92-108.
Collation of variant readings among ten Middle English manuscripts to determine textual origins and history
"Middle English Dialect Investigation and the Middle English Manuscript: The Case of the Bodleian Manuscript 6923"
SECOL Review 15: 87-99
A preliminary investigation of scribal dialect and provenance for the Middle English Bodleian MS 6923 (formerly Ashmole 42), with consultation of "The Linguistic Atlas of Late Mediaeval English."
"The Textual Relationships of the Unexpanded Middle English Northern Homily Cycle"
Manuscripta 33: 92-108.
Collation of variant readings among ten Middle English manuscripts to determine textual origins and history
"Middle English Dialect Investigation and the Middle English Manuscript: The Case of the Bodleian Manuscript 6923"
SECOL Review 15: 87-99
A preliminary investigation of scribal dialect and provenance for the Middle English Bodleian MS 6923 (formerly Ashmole 42), with consultation of "The Linguistic Atlas of Late Mediaeval English."
"The Scribal Dialect of the Bodleian Library, Manuscript Ashmole 42"
Neuphilologische Mitteilungen 104 (1): 95-113
A thorough investigation of random folios of the Bodleian Library, Manuscript Ashmole 42, searching for dialect features that would establish provenance.
Positions
Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Book reviewer
Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Book reviewer
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
Conference and publication contributor
Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Book reviewer
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
Conference and publication contributor
Vermont College of the Union Institute
Field Faculty Advisor
M.A. thesis advisorurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,561940936)
Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Book reviewer
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
Conference and publication contributor
Vermont College of the Union Institute
Field Faculty Advisor
M.A. thesis advisorurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,561940936)
South Atlantic Modern Language Association
Book reviewer and article referee
Reviewer and referee for the association's publication, the South Atlantic Review
Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Book reviewer
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
Conference and publication contributor
Vermont College of the Union Institute
Field Faculty Advisor
M.A. thesis advisorurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,561940936)
South Atlantic Modern Language Association
Book reviewer and article referee
Reviewer and referee for the association's publication, the South Atlantic Review
Eta Sigma Phi National Honorary Classical Fraternity
Associate Member
urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,230519561)
Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Book reviewer
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
Conference and publication contributor
Vermont College of the Union Institute
Field Faculty Advisor
M.A. thesis advisorurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,561940936)
South Atlantic Modern Language Association
Book reviewer and article referee
Reviewer and referee for the association's publication, the South Atlantic Review
Eta Sigma Phi National Honorary Classical Fraternity
Associate Member
urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,230519561)
Advanced Placement Program, College Board of the Educational Testing Service, Princeton NJ
Reader, Table Leader
Reading of over 700 high school AP essays at English Literature and English Language sessions
Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Book reviewer
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
Conference and publication contributor
Vermont College of the Union Institute
Field Faculty Advisor
M.A. thesis advisorurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,561940936)
South Atlantic Modern Language Association
Book reviewer and article referee
Reviewer and referee for the association's publication, the South Atlantic Review
Eta Sigma Phi National Honorary Classical Fraternity
Associate Member
urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,230519561)
Advanced Placement Program, College Board of the Educational Testing Service, Princeton NJ
Reader, Table Leader
Reading of over 700 high school AP essays at English Literature and English Language sessions
The Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University
Conference participant
Presented two papers
Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Book reviewer
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
Conference and publication contributor
Vermont College of the Union Institute
Field Faculty Advisor
M.A. thesis advisorurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,561940936)
South Atlantic Modern Language Association
Book reviewer and article referee
Reviewer and referee for the association's publication, the South Atlantic Review
Eta Sigma Phi National Honorary Classical Fraternity
Associate Member
urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,230519561)
Advanced Placement Program, College Board of the Educational Testing Service, Princeton NJ
Reader, Table Leader
Reading of over 700 high school AP essays at English Literature and English Language sessions
The Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University
Conference participant
Presented two papers
Sigma Tau Delta
Student and faculty member
Student member; faculty advisor at North Georgia College, 1990-1994
Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Book reviewer
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
Conference and publication contributor
Vermont College of the Union Institute
Field Faculty Advisor
M.A. thesis advisorurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,561940936)
South Atlantic Modern Language Association
Book reviewer and article referee
Reviewer and referee for the association's publication, the South Atlantic Review
Eta Sigma Phi National Honorary Classical Fraternity
Associate Member
urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,230519561)
Advanced Placement Program, College Board of the Educational Testing Service, Princeton NJ
Reader, Table Leader
Reading of over 700 high school AP essays at English Literature and English Language sessions
The Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University
Conference participant
Presented two papers
Sigma Tau Delta
Student and faculty member
Student member; faculty advisor at North Georgia College, 1990-1994
Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Book reviewer
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
Conference and publication contributor
Vermont College of the Union Institute
Field Faculty Advisor
M.A. thesis advisorurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,561940936)
South Atlantic Modern Language Association
Book reviewer and article referee
Reviewer and referee for the association's publication, the South Atlantic Review
Eta Sigma Phi National Honorary Classical Fraternity
Associate Member
urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,230519561)
Advanced Placement Program, College Board of the Educational Testing Service, Princeton NJ
Reader, Table Leader
Reading of over 700 high school AP essays at English Literature and English Language sessions
The Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University
Conference participant
Presented two papers
Sigma Tau Delta
Student and faculty member
Student member; faculty advisor at North Georgia College, 1990-1994
Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Book reviewer
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
Conference and publication contributor
Vermont College of the Union Institute
Field Faculty Advisor
M.A. thesis advisorurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,561940936)
South Atlantic Modern Language Association
Book reviewer and article referee
Reviewer and referee for the association's publication, the South Atlantic Review
Eta Sigma Phi National Honorary Classical Fraternity
Associate Member
urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,230519561)
Advanced Placement Program, College Board of the Educational Testing Service, Princeton NJ
Reader, Table Leader
Reading of over 700 high school AP essays at English Literature and English Language sessions
The Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University
Conference participant
Presented two papers
Sigma Tau Delta
Student and faculty member
Student member; faculty advisor at North Georgia College, 1990-1994
Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Book reviewer
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
Conference and publication contributor
Vermont College of the Union Institute
Field Faculty Advisor
M.A. thesis advisorurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,561940936)
South Atlantic Modern Language Association
Book reviewer and article referee
Reviewer and referee for the association's publication, the South Atlantic Review
Eta Sigma Phi National Honorary Classical Fraternity
Associate Member
urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,230519561)
Advanced Placement Program, College Board of the Educational Testing Service, Princeton NJ
Reader, Table Leader
Reading of over 700 high school AP essays at English Literature and English Language sessions
The Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University
Conference participant
Presented two papers
Sigma Tau Delta
Student and faculty member
Student member; faculty advisor at North Georgia College, 1990-1994
Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Book reviewer
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
Conference and publication contributor
Vermont College of the Union Institute
Field Faculty Advisor
M.A. thesis advisorurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,561940936)
South Atlantic Modern Language Association
Book reviewer and article referee
Reviewer and referee for the association's publication, the South Atlantic Review
Eta Sigma Phi National Honorary Classical Fraternity
Associate Member
urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,230519561)
Advanced Placement Program, College Board of the Educational Testing Service, Princeton NJ
Reader, Table Leader
Reading of over 700 high school AP essays at English Literature and English Language sessions
The Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University
Conference participant
Presented two papers
Sigma Tau Delta
Student and faculty member
Student member; faculty advisor at North Georgia College, 1990-1994
Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Book reviewer
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
Conference and publication contributor
Vermont College of the Union Institute
Field Faculty Advisor
M.A. thesis advisorurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,561940936)
South Atlantic Modern Language Association
Book reviewer and article referee
Reviewer and referee for the association's publication, the South Atlantic Review
Eta Sigma Phi National Honorary Classical Fraternity
Associate Member
urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,230519561)
Advanced Placement Program, College Board of the Educational Testing Service, Princeton NJ
Reader, Table Leader
Reading of over 700 high school AP essays at English Literature and English Language sessions
The Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University
Conference participant
Presented two papers
Sigma Tau Delta
Student and faculty member
Student member; faculty advisor at North Georgia College, 1990-1994
Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Book reviewer
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
Conference and publication contributor
Vermont College of the Union Institute
Field Faculty Advisor
M.A. thesis advisorurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,561940936)
South Atlantic Modern Language Association
Book reviewer and article referee
Reviewer and referee for the association's publication, the South Atlantic Review
Eta Sigma Phi National Honorary Classical Fraternity
Associate Member
urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,230519561)
Advanced Placement Program, College Board of the Educational Testing Service, Princeton NJ
Reader, Table Leader
Reading of over 700 high school AP essays at English Literature and English Language sessions
The Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University
Conference participant
Presented two papers
Sigma Tau Delta
Student and faculty member
Student member; faculty advisor at North Georgia College, 1990-1994
Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Book reviewer
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
Conference and publication contributor
Vermont College of the Union Institute
Field Faculty Advisor
M.A. thesis advisorurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,561940936)
South Atlantic Modern Language Association
Book reviewer and article referee
Reviewer and referee for the association's publication, the South Atlantic Review
Eta Sigma Phi National Honorary Classical Fraternity
Associate Member
urn:li:fs_education:(ACoAABCed80BGP2mkk1BmSE-7ucmukbQzJ0D3oA,230519561)
Advanced Placement Program, College Board of the Educational Testing Service, Princeton NJ
Reader, Table Leader
Reading of over 700 high school AP essays at English Literature and English Language sessions
The Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University
Conference participant
Presented two papers
Sigma Tau Delta
Student and faculty member
Student member; faculty advisor at North Georgia College, 1990-1994
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