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  • Conference Presentations

    Conference Presentations by my Students

     

    A Discussion of Black Mothers and Motherhood in Hip Hop by Brittany Stubblefield-Engram

    Presented at the Southwest Popular and American Culture Conference

     

    Starting Somewhere: Hip Hop Rhetoric and It’s Role in Mindset Transformation and Policing
    Reformation by Michael Davison

    Presented at the Southwest Popular and American Culture Conference

    Social Impact Projects

    ***Global Warming by Abramn Rodriguez

    *Mental Health in Immigrant Communities by Jasmin Rangel

    **Track, Neuter, Release (TNR) Program for Stray Cats by Esmeralda Reyes

    Animal Experimenation by Betel Kiflu

    *Women's Rights (Unidas Latinas) Website by Alexsandra Martinez

    Latino Achievement Gap by Maribel Barbosa

    Black Lives Matter by Quanetta Miller

    Covid-19 Pandemic by Cesar Aguinaga

    Justice for Orca Whales by Yuliana and Pearla

    Obesity Awareness by Markesha Gibbons

    Cardiovascular Disease by Damien Lopez

    Pollution by Megan Brown and Jahanna McDuffie

    Healthcare Research by Melodie Stairs-Clemetson

    Climate Change by Cassandra and Chris

    Stress and Anxiety by Casandra

    Pet Healthcare by Rosa

    Handing out Food to the Homeless [Video] by Emilio

    Unsung Heroes of DFW [Video] by Chad

    Immigration by Mellani Pargas

    Black Poverty by Jordaysia Brown

    Caring for Pets [funny video] by Mario

    End Corruption at the Olympics by Patrick Donalson

    Excellent Group Video by the Hope is Vital Group [AIDS]

    Recycling by Jenny Coleman

    Violent Crimes in South Africa

    Mental Health Among Minorities

    Animal Adoption

    Race and Racism – LaceAgainstRace.Webs.Com

    Race and Racism Final Group Project (by Amy Luciano Santamaria)

    Race and Racism Final Group Project (by Sheila Crawford)

    Rowlett Police Youth Activities League by Michael Davison

    Hip Hop Rhetoric Projects and Papers

    Paper: "Rappers and their Unspoken Debt to Society" by Jazmin Rodriguez

    **Presentation: "Gendered Double Standards Towards Sexual Expression in Hip Hop" by Jordyn Dotie

    **Presentation: "Hip Hop and the 'Masculine' Perception" by Julian Harlin

    *Presentation: "Rappers and Victim Blaming Discourse" by James Robinson

    Blogs

    Latinx Studies

    Joseph Ek https://onehtt39057451.wordpress.com/blog/

    Karen Collazo https://lamarcianamexicana.wordpress.com/

    Simone Ferrari https://tcusimoneferrari.wordpress.com/blog/

    Freddy Garcia https://garciafreddytcu.wordpress.com/blog/

    Pamela Guerrero* https://anacademicanthology.wordpress.com/blog/

    Yasmin Misra* https://timetoeatalgae.wordpress.com/

    Laura Tucker https://lauraslearningblogattcu.wordpress.com/

    Ashley Bliss https://ashleyscrib.wordpress.com/blog/

    Aly McCloud https://alyleann.wordpress.com/blog/

    Payton Cranford* https://paytoncranford.wordpress.com/

    Kimberly Calderon https://kimberlycalderonltnx.wordpress.com/

    Jessica Frias* https://jessicafriaslatinx.wordpress.com/ [excellent research]

    Tommy Truong* https://thongtruong560739883.wordpress.com/ [Asian student's perspective]

     

    Seminar on Critical Race Theory

    Milan Bolash https://exploringcrt.wordpress.com/blog/

    *Freddy Garcia https://garciafreddytcu.wordpress.com/blog/

    Triniti Jessie https://hjessie730544433.wordpress.com/blog/

    Vivian Nguyen https://viviannguyen0110.wordpress.com/

    Desiree Alvarez https://organicdesiree.wordpress.com/blog/

    Cloie Trevino https://insidethemindofchlo.wordpress.com/blog/

    *Caitlyn Young https://caitscrtthoughts.wordpress.com/blog/

    Myah McNair https://https759241957.wordpress.com/blog/

    *Payton Cranford https://paytoncranford.wordpress.com/

    Cristopher Gianakopolous http://crisblogcrt.wordpress.com/

    Mary Langford https://mklangford.wordpress.com/

    Meg Wilhorn https://megwilhorn.wordpress.com/blog/

    Haylee Chiariello https://ndnfrog.wordpress.com/blog/

     

    New Media Writing

    *Abraham https://medium.com/@papaabe9 

    *Melodie Stairs-Clemetson https://melodiestairclemetson.wordpress.com/

    **Aaikiar Blackmon https://medium.com/@aak123ra

    Mallary Frierson https://mallaryslifemakeover.wordpress.com/author/mallfries/

    Maritzabel (Bell) Monge https://bellwritesfor.school.blog/blog-feed/

    Haley Casillas https://littleredandtheteddybears.home.blog/

    Yen Tran https://ynhttina.wordpress.com/blog/

    Benjamin Candia https://benjamincandia.wordpress.com/blog/

    Michela Francis* https://girlguide675361712.wordpress.com/blog/ [extra creative]

    Natalia Villa https://quietsheep56.com/

    Michael Davison https://blahblah5oh.wordpress.com/academics/

    Valeria Contreras https://valentinevalerie.wordpress.com/blog/

     

    Writing/Composition

    Maria Quintero [ENGL 1313] https://mariaquinterountd.wordpress.com/blog-feed/

    Ari Hernandez [Engl 1313 AND 1323] https://sophisticatedblog.home.blog/blog-feed/

    Jonathan Leon [Engl 1313 AND 1323] https://jonathansblogging435569323.wordpress.com/blog-feed/

    **Maria Olivas [ENGL 4900] https://elemaroli.wordpress.com/blog/ [perfect organization]

    *Catherine York [ENGL 1313] https://medium.com/@catherineyork_10881

    *Paulina Hernandez [**ENGL 1313 and 1323] https://paulinasblog253520689.wordpress.com/blog/

    *Vianney Avila [ENGL 1323 Hip Hop] https://vianneyavilablog.wordpress.com/

     

    Rhetoric/Writing Studies

    Yinel Cervantes https://yinelsblog.wordpress.com/

     

    Race and Racism

    Precious Whitley https://precious803931147.wordpress.com/

    Alexia Smith https://evolutionizeyourmindset.wordpress.com/

    *Valeria Contreras https://valentinevalerie.wordpress.com/blog/

    *Brittany Engram https://alittlebritofeverything.wordpress.com/blog/

     

    Hip Hop

    *Brittany Engram https://alittlebritofeverything.wordpress.com/blog/

    Valeria Contreras https://medium.com/@valeriacontreras_36902

    Jordyn Dotie https://medium.com/@dotjordy

    Esmeralda Contreras https://esmeraldacontreras.wordpress.com/blog/

    Michael Davison https://blahblah5oh.wordpress.com/

    Alena Poole https://clairescorner862804343.wordpress.com/blog/

    Jayden Bell https://jaydenbell.home.blog/

    Bryan Lopez https://tenyochodemarzo.home.blog/

    Liasha Ortiz https://astrorager.wordpress.com/

    Business Idea and Marketing

    Business Websites [New Media Writing]

    **Listen. Learn. Lounge. https://abramnrodriguez-lll.mystrikingly.com/

    **Hotel Carmilla https://jbrunelli2002.wixsite.com/hotelcarmilla

    *Herbal Space https://herbalspace.mystrikingly.com/

    *The Spiritual Spot https://thespiritualspot.mystrikingly.com/

    *In a Bind Clothing Store https://sincere-tomato-dp4n08.mystrikingly.com/

    Custom Sneakers https://kyrajohnson7.wixsite.com/customzinc

    Food World Museum https://sharpnation101.wixsite.com/website

    Book Nook Coffee Shop https://kamryjbrown.wixsite.com/thebooknook

    NeKofe: https://tinatran2741.wixsite.com/nekofe

    Game Time Lounge https://site-3230903-5738-1113.mystrikingly.com/

    Backstage Theatre https://robclee.wixsite.com/backstagetheater

    67th Street Bar https://emilymontecillo21.wixsite.com/mysite

    Sketch Cafe: https://alexnava015.wixsite.com/website-1

    Golden Hour Cafe & Studio: https://beverlywilliamson.wixsite.com/goldenhourcafe

    All Around Vegan Food: https://zaydalara.wixsite.com/all-around-food

    Marvin's Room: https://hechernandez00.wixsite.com/my-site

     

    Business Proposal Letters with Charts [New Media Writing]

    67th Street Cocktail Bar - Emily Montecillo

    Listen. Learn. Lounge. - Abramn Rodriguez

    Sketch Cafe - Alex Nava

    Hold Up - Tori Forte

     

    Business Proposals [Technical Writing]

    Navarette's Translation Services

    Therapy Solutions

    Florist

    Wish Solutions

    iLift

    Chummy Charcuterie Boards

    *GB Luxury Events

    Rap Music and Society: Papers, Websites, and Annotated Bibliographies

    *Misogyny and Rap Music by Paulina Hernandez

    **Misogyny and Rap Music by Doruntina Kraniqi

    *Rap Music's Positivity for Society by Minh Nguyen [strong paper despite ESL grammar issues]

    Comparing Rap Music and Narco Corridos by Alexsandra Cruz

    Student Paper – Leslie Montes – Rap Music and the LGBTQ Community

    Effects of Rap on Kids – Stephania Gomez [APA Style]

    The Impact of Rap Music on Children - Rolando Castillo [APA Style]

    Positive and Negative Effects of Rap – Alexandra Whiteaker [APA Style]

    What Effects Can Rap Music Have on Children - Zabdi Pina [APA Style]

    What Effect Can Rap Music Have on Children - Liliana Paniagua [APA Style]

    The Importance of Rappers Doing Good for Society - Julio Quintero [APA Style]

    Rap Music and Children

    How Rap is Helpful and Harmful for Kids – Aidee Sierra

    The Effects of Rap Music on Children – Shanta Claiborne

    Kevin Lee -Rap Music and Society

    Rappers and Social Responsibility [student website]

    Rappers and Drug Culture [student website]

     

    Annotated Bibliographies on the Effects of Rap Music on Children

     

    Doruntina Krasniqi

    Paulina Hernandez

    Kameron Hyde

    Minh Nguyen

    Podcasts

    *Zayda Lara Dive In [Japanese School system with commercial]

    Esmeralda Reyes Spooky Stories

    *Emily Jimenez Memorable Media

    Vanessa Malagon Real-Nessa Podcast

    Esmeralda Reyes Barbarian Movie Review (with script)

    *Brittany Engram A Little Brit of Everything

    *Edvin Arriaza Maroches Bakery Murder

    Shere Forever We Rage Podcast by Daniel Arellano

    D'Vante Muse "Oak Cliff Biness" (M03 Death)

    Spencer Bradshaw He Think He Slick Podcast on Popular Culture

    Tori Forte I Said What I Said

    Cassandra [DACA interview in Spanish] https://soundcloud.com/user-654338194/the-daca-series-ep-2

    Rebecca [Growing up Hispanic] https://anchor.fm/aguaytequila/episodes/Growing-Up-Hispanic-Los-Dias-Festivos-e95vgv/a-a1225dh

    *Daisy [A Near Kidnapping in Mexico with commercial] https://anchor.fm/daisy-flores4/episodes/Someone-is-watching-you-e92rke

    Maritza [the Mandela Effect with commercial] https://anchor.fm/maritza-torres/episodes/Fly-on-The-Wall—Mandela-Effect-e95b38

    Micaela [Filter Free Forum with commercial] https://anchor.fm/micaela-smith2/episodes/The-Filter-Free-Forum-Episode-2-e9an0l/191202-Filter-Free-Forum-Episode-2-edt2-1-m4a-a13o2pp

    Yen Tran [Anime Talk] https://anchor.fm/yen-nhi-tran/episodes/Episode-2-The-Controversial-Gatekeeping-in-Anime-Debate-ev6gnk

    Michela Francis [1st Kiss and How to Talk to Guys] https://anchor.fm/michela-francis

    *Alex Nava [Tattoos with GrubHub commercial] https://anchor.fm/alex-nava6/episodes/Tattoos-and-What-Comes-Along-with-Them-euuf4b

    Lisette Macias [Story: Brother's Ex Steals Dog] https://anchor.fm/lisette-macias/episodes/My-Brothers-Ex-wife-Stole-my-Dog-e1b12d5

     

    The Effects of Rap Music on Children

     

    Interview with teenager and pre-teen about rap music by Areth Michelle Lopez

    Effect of Rap Music on Children by Alexander Olivares

    The Effects of Rap on Children by Shere Pena

    The Effects of Rap Music on Children by Zabdi Pina

    Speak Yo Piece: Rap and Children by Sirwesley Raven

    Rap and Kids by Sheyla Aguilar

    Rap Music and Children by Doruntina Krasniqi

    Rap's Effect on Children by Jennifer Tovar Alvarez

    *Rap's Effects on Children by Kameron Hyde

     

    Various Topics in Hip Hop and Rap

     

    **Current and Former Police Officers Discuss Rap Music and Policing

    Effect of Rap Music on Teenagers by Esmeralda

    Black Motherhood and Hip Hop by Brittany

    Depression and Hip Hop by Tram

    Rappers' Social Responsibility by Julian

     

    Interviews About Academic Writing

     

    *Catherine Interviews Dr. Babcock

    *Emilio Perez Interviews a College Junior in Political Science

    *Lorenzo Mendez Interviews Friend About Academic Writing

    *Amaya Interview Brother About Academic Writing

    **Diego Interviews Nursing Student (Video)

    *Destini Interview Supply Chair Professor

    Emily Galvez Interviews a Business Professional

    Carlos Esteban Interviews a College Junior in Engineering

    Jose Alvarez Interviews a College Junior in Education

    Jeffrey Galvas Interviews a College Junior in Chemistry

    Alexsandra Martinez Cruz Interviews a Chef and Teacher

     

    Rhetoric of Race and Racism

     

    **Jordyn Dotie on the social construction of race

    *Esmeralda Reyes on racial comedy

    Michael Davison on rhetoric and race/racism

    Desmond Burton on racial comedy

    Brittany Engram on the social construction of race

    *Valeria Contreras on AAVE and Spanglish

    Keira Nealy on Black English

    Covid-19's Impact and UNTD Response

    Podcasts

    Mallary Frierson

    Emily Montecillo

    Angie Gallardo

    Robert Lee

    Jeanette Pardo

    Izela Salas

    Casandra Garcia Rodriguez

    Tina Tran

    Erica Solis

    *Michela Francis

    Alex Nava [with ad]

    *Edvin Arriaza

     

    Essays

    Leslie Luna

    Cesar Aguinaga

    E-Portfolios

    Julian Harlin [excellent]

    Bailey Wickett

    Maribel Barbosa

    Cassandra Navarrete

    Angela Hyde

    Benjamin Candia

    Trezten Gray

    Jeanette Pardo

    Nate Trillo

    Natalia Villa

    Tyler Anderson-Majors

    Kathryn Manis

    Haley Colbert

    Valeria Pena

    Interviews for Latinx Studies

    Video/Zoom Interview of Latino Individual by Macy Roth

    Interview with Latina Individual by Ashton Young

    Interview with Latino Individual by Chloie Trevino

    Interview with Latina Individual by Christopher Castillo [Mexican-American food and culture]

    Interview with Latina Individual by Laurel Champagne [Latina's perspective on machismo]

    Interview with Latino Individual by America Enriquez [Different perspectives from two Latinxers]

    Interview with Latino Individual by David Chitwood

    Interview with Latina Individual by Alexandra Gaytan [Growing Up on the Border]

    Interview with Latina Individual by Tania [A Spaniard interviews a Puerto Rican]

    Interview with Latina Individual by Andrea Pena [a daughter and mother discussion]

    Interview with Latina/o Individuals by Adrian Rodriguez [food, music, immigration, and racism]

    Interview with Latino Individual by Saira Saenz [sister brother discussion]

    Interview with Latino Individual by Freddy Garcia [father son discussion]

    Interview with Latino Individual by Cristina Alba

    Interview with Latino Individual by Esmeralda Camacho

    Interview with Latino Individual by Payton Crawford [interview with Puerto Rican friend]

    Student Papers/Essays/Research Papers

    Literacy Narrative by Benicio Castillo (strong writing)

    Literacy Narrative by Amaya Escobar (powerful content)

     

    Advice on Academic Writing by Sara Nambo-Baez

    Advice on Academic Writing by Zabdi Pina

    Advice on Academic Writing by Doruntina

    Advice on Academic Writing by Catherine York

     

    Analysis of Political Rhetoric by Ashley Alfaro

    Analysis of Political Discourse Communities by Irma Salazar

     

    Elements of a New High School by Heather Hutchison [advanced composition]

    Components of a New High School by Maria Olivas [advanced composition]

    Tools that aid in Teachers' Success by Ishmael Bangura [advanced composition]

    District Resources for Students by Maria Olivas [advanced composition]

    *Superintendent's Plans for District Teachers by Heather Hutchison [advanced composition]

     

    All These N****s My Sons by Brittany Engram [hip hop rhetoric]

    Money Moves: Messages About Money in Hip Hop [hip hop rhetoric]

    Hip Hop Rhetoric on Policing and the Value of Human Life [hip hop rhetoric]

     

    *Rap Music and Misogyny by Paulina Hernandez [ENGL 1323]

    **Misogyny and Rap Music by Doruntina Krasniqi

    **The Effects of Rap Music on Children by Doruntina Krasniqi

    **Rap Music and Its Effects on Children by Kameron Hyde

    Rap Music and Children by Shayla Aguilar

    Rap Music and Children by Vianney Avila

     

    *Final Paper on Rhetoric of Race and Racism by Valeria Contreras

    **The Fallacy of Race by Brittany Stubblefield-Engram

    Prezi Visual Presentations

    *Aakira Blackmon

    Yen "Tina" Tran

    Marcus Villagomez

    Melodie Stairs (excellent)

    Brizeth Silva

    Haley Casillas

    Nate Trillo

    Courtney Hutchinson

    Brittany Sharp (good zooming in features)

    Research Prospectus

    Children and Technology by Luis Jimenez

    Prisoner Reentry Service by Christy Buelna

     

    Seminar on Critical Race Theory - Final Project

    CRT Syllabus by Vivian Nguyen

    CRT Syllabus by Caitlyn Young

    CRT Syllabus on Chicanismo by Kristian Gaytan

    Children's Book on Race by Milan Bolash

    Story Book for 6th Graders by Kenzie Veal

    Podcast Episode on Race and Popular Culture by Triniti Jessie

    Podcast Episode on Fixing Racial Injustice by Desiree Alvarez

    Canva Visual Presentation on CRT by Bri Gonzalez

    Poetry

    "Muslima" by Najma Rashiid

    "Yo Soy Chicano" by Freddy Garcia

    Hip Hop Lyrics (using Literary Devices)

    Students in my Rhetoric of Hip Hop Class wrote lyrics using literary devices they learned in class (allusion, alliteration, simple rhyme, multi-syllabic rhyme, and metaphor/simile).

     

    Esmeralda Contreras

     

    Students rapping their lyrics.

    Video 1

    Video 2

    Video 3

    Video 4

    Video 5

    Entering a New Discourse Community Project

    Students in my College Writing I course learn about a new discourse community and create media:

    Emily on Skateboarding

    Oswaldo on Makeup

    Lizeth on Skateboarding

    Esther on MMA Fighting

    Ashley on Cornhole

    Jovanny Succulents Video     Succulents Social Media Comments    Succulents Podcast

    Lorenzo Succulents Tik Tok, Podcast, and Video

    Doruntina on Boxing

    Jeffrey on Cornhole (game)

    Carlos on Cornhole (game)

    Alexsandra on Boxing

    Carla on Cars

    Emilio on Succulents (cacti)

    Bryan on NFTs

    Paulina on BBQing

    Abstract for BBQing Project

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