Jonathan Hernandez
Lecturer
Spring 2024 Student Hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 12:00-1:00 pm; Wednesdays: 10:00 am-1:00 pm, and by appointment Peck Hall 340 (Green hallway)
If I am not in, please email me at jhernandez@mtsu.edu and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Thank you!
Departments / Programs
Degree Information
- MA, University of Florida (2014)
- BA, Florida Atlantic University (2011)
Areas of Expertise
Contemporary Latinx Literature
Biography
I joined the English Department at Middle Tennessee State University as a Lecturer in Fall 2022 and I am also currently a PhD candidate in English at the University of Florida. For the past decade, I have taught writing and literature to undergraduate students in various topics and modalities. I am passionate about teaching and helping students, particularly those coming from historically underserved or marginalized backgrounds, feel comfortable in the classroom in order to develop strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
Research / Scholarly Activity
My research focuses on contemporary Latinx literature, particularly auto- and semi-autobiographical texts as this relates to my experiences as a Mexican American, first-generation college student. I am also interested in composition studies, first-year writing curriculum, and on a more personal note, surveillance technologies, as well as pop culture.
Courses
Spring 2024
- ENGL 1020: Research and Argumentative Writing
- ENGL 3620: Professional Writing (Online)
Fall 2023
- ENGL 1010: Expository Writing
- ENGL 3620: Professional Writing (Online)
Spring 2023
- ENGL 1020: Research and Argumentative Writing
- ENGL 3620: Professional Writing (Online)
- ENGL 2020: Themes in Literature & Culture - "Confronting Stereotypes"
Fall 2022
- ENGL 1020: Research and Argumentative Writing
- English 2030: The Experience of Literature
