Department: English

Kent Andersen

Instructor of English

Office:

Berte Humanities Building 204

Contact Information:

Box 549028
Birmingham-Southern College
900 Arkadelphia Rd
Birmingham, AL 35254
Office Phone: (205) 226-4866
Office Fax: n/a
E-mail: kanderse@bsc.edu

Brief Career Background:

Kent Andersen started teaching at the College in 1999. In addition to introductory writing courses, he also teaches courses in science fiction and leadership studies. While at the College, Kent has been involved with both the leadership studies programs and the service-learning programs, regularly serving as a faculty advisor for Interim term service projects.

Educational Background:

B.A. English, Iowa State University, 1995; M.A. Literature, American University, 1998

Areas of Academic Interest:

• Composition
• Science Fiction
• Critical Theory
• Popular Culture
• Leadership Studies

Courses Taught:

EH 102 Introduction to Writing (1)
Techniques of expository prose. Prerequisite: placement by English faculty.

EH 212 Introduction to Science Fiction (1)
An introduction to science fiction from the late nineteenth century to the present. This course introduces literary study through a focused examination on science fiction, including the interpretation of science fiction and the study of science fiction in cultural context.

LS 200 Leadership Studies: Theory and Practice (1)
An introduction to the academic study of leadership from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Not limited to students in the Leadership Studies Program. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.