about professor ortmeier-hooper

Christina Ortmeier-Hooper is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of New Hampshire.

As a compositionist and second language writing specialist, Christina's research interests are marked by her interdisciplinary and issue-driven approach to the teaching of writing and writers.

Her work focuses on writing teacher education (K-college), immigrant literacy, adolescent writers, composition research, and issues of writing and identity.

about the composition program at UNH

The Department of English at the University of New Hampshire offers a well-established Ph.D. program in English with a specialization in Composition Studies.

Created in 1985, our program is designed to prepare experts in composition theory, research and pedagogy who can contribute to the evolving knowledge in the field through rigorous research and scholarship. In addition to a specialization in composition studies, students will develop a secondary area of specialization such as applied linguistics, critical theory, English as a second language, English teaching, linguistics or literature.

One of the major strengths of the program is the opportunity to work closely with nationally-known faculty in composition studies in developing research and teaching expertise. We hold high expectations for students but work to create a supportive atmosphere where exams and coursework are matched to individual needs and interests.

upcoming classes

Fall 2010:

ENGL 918: Research Methods in Composition

Mondays, 10:10-12:30

ENGL 710: Teaching Writing

Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:10-2:30pm

recent classes

Spring 2010:

ENGL 727/827: Issues in Second Language Writing

ENGL 502: Technical Writing

Fall 2009:

ENGL 913: Theory and Practice of Composition

ENGL 501: Introduction to Creative Non-Fiction