Descriptions of Learning
Below, I have curated a list of select courses I have completed. Each has been monumental to my academic history and skill development. Work exemplifications are attached to demonstrate the knowledge and skills exercised and gained in each course!
Writing and Rhetoric Foundations (ENC 3314)
I enrolled in ENC 3314 to satisfy the requirements for my Writing & Rhetoric B.A. My relationship with the Professor, Mr. Matthew Bryan, remains one of the most encouraging dynamics I have had the pleasure of building in my college career; Professor Bryan has empowered me with the confidence to take charge of my own writing. ​
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The artifact presented here, "A Critical Analysis of Social Media Literacy Through the Lens of Paired Literacy," contains an analysis of social media literacy, defining it as the capability to effectively use various social media platforms, comprehend the specific vocabulary used within them, and be involved in the culture born from those platforms.
Lead Scholars Academy (LSA)
Throughout my two-year membership in UCF's Lead Scholars Academy, I took select courses including Intermediate Foundations of Leadership, Leadership Through Service: An Advanced Leadership Experience, and Leadership in Action: Capstone Experience for LEAD Scholars. These courses challenged me to think differently about leadership, followership, and service.
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The artifact presented here, "The Virtue of Primary Representation in Various Forms of Media," grapples with the reality of representation in media and evaluates the positive aspects of primary representation.
Harry Potter Studies (ENL 3378H)
I enrolled in ENC 3378H to satisfy an Honors College requirement. I've always loved the world Harry Potter, so being able to engage with other fans in an analytical and educational environment was a welcomed change. In this course, I used my rhetorical expertise to dive further into themes and topics that general reading of the novels do not reveal. ​
Introduction to Environmental Science (EVR 1001H)
This honors college course, taken under the instruction of Dr. John Fauth, helped me realize how universal criminal justice and criminal analysis are. I used my research abilities to relate crime/causes of crime with different environmental factors (namely, weather and climate change). The artifact below includes that research in presentation format.
Ecology & Crime (PPT)
Introduction to Philosophy (PHI 2010H)
I enrolled in PHI 2010H to satisfy my GEP and Burnett Honors requirements. After meeting the professor (Dr. Luciana Garbayo) and truly involving myself in everything Philosophy had to offer, I realized how intertwined it was with my prior analysis interests and theories of criminal justice. It was here that I was given the opportunity to present to my class and craft a crime & theories of punishment presentation (at her request) for future usage. ​
