Marsha Walker

Office: 413 College of Liberal Arts Building
Phone: 601.979.1478
E-mail: marsha.walker@jsums.edu

A native of Newton, MS, I joined the EMFL faculty in the fall of 2003. My undergraduate studies—a consortium of English, education (secondary English teacher licensure), and foreign language (minor in Spanish and MS teacher licensure)—have proven to be the foundation for subsequent career interests and objectives. The formal teacher training I have received along with my own personality quirks and ever-abounding spirit has allowed me to use the classroom as my personal “stomping ground.” Pedagogically, I approach classroom situations as the facilitator of the constant exchange of ideas and artistic expression. I thrive off of the energy and personalities of my students.

As a graduate student, my research focused primarily on 20 th century American and African-American literature. While I still engage ardent inquiries regarding gender constructions and religiosity as espoused in 20 th century texts, particularly African-American works, I most recently have developed research interests in the convergences of science and literature. Having taught a Literature of Science course in the spring of 2004, I have a new awareness of science as well as a new outlook on my own profession. The reciprocal endeavor of employing the literary and the scientific—two traditionally opposed genres—to appropriate cultural values is both mind-boggling and exhilarating. In addition to these interests, I find time for professional writing and graphic design consultation, singing, painting, and shopping.

ENG 104 & 105 Composition
ENG 205 World Literature
ENG 206 Literature of Science
ENG 213 Professional Writing
ENG 399 Functional Writing