Joel R. Brouwer, Ph.D.

OFFICE: Beatrice E. Doser Building, D331 (or D307)

OFFICE HOURS:

PHONE NUMBER: (989) 328-1267

E-MAIL ADDRESS: joelb@montcalm.edu

FAX NUMBER: (989) 328-2950 Attention: Dr. Brouwer

MCC FACULTY MEMBER SINCE: Fall 1996

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Michigan State University
University of Michigan - Flint campus
Mott Community College
Jackson Community College
Unity Christian High School
Chicago Christian High School

EDUCATION:

REGULAR CLASS LOAD:

English Literature to 1798
English Literature from 1798 to Present
Freshman English 1
Freshman English 2
Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Film
Introduction to Literature
Public Speaking

OTHER COURSES:

African-American Literature
American Literature 1600 - 1900
20th Century American Literature
Business Communications
Creative Writing
Debate
Mass Media
The Novel
Shakespeare
Telecommunications Media Theory
World Literature

PERSONAL:

Dr. Brouwer taught high school English for twenty-one years, during which time he coached a state championship debate team and had numerous state tournament qualifiers in debate and forensics. He has written a newspaper film review column and has published numerous articles on various topics including film, television, culture and education.

Dr. Brouwer's interests include issues in film theory, interpersonal communication, ethnicity in literature and cultural studies, and image creation and manipulation. His personal interests include traveling with his wife, following American League baseball and driving his Miata.

Dr. Brouwer was the 2000 recipient of MCC's Leslie K. Morford Outstanding Faculty Award.

WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT DR. BROUWER:

"He taught critical thinking very well and really helped me to improve my thinking and writing skills."

"I was afraid to speak in front of others but now I am much more confident. The way he teaches and structures the course makes it much easier."

"Dr. Brouwer always seems interested in our comments about the works we read. I thoroughly enjoy this class."

"Dr. Brouwer is an excellent professor and an asset to MCC. He is supportive, encouraging, and offers helpful information, especially in this speech class. It was a pleasure to be one of his students."