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FAQs about Word Play:How many episodes does Word Play have?The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.
January 08, 2025Welcome to Season 9: Meet the HostHost Jzurnee Myers kicks off the season with an introduction....more4minPlay
April 19, 2024Micro Certification: Interview with Dr. Heather ListhartkeInterested in a micro certification in professional writing? Come listen to Dr. Listhartke answer some pressing questions about the new program offered by Winthrop's English Department! If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Listhartke through email or stop by her office in Bancroft! ...more14minPlay
April 10, 2024It's Poetry Month! Read some WC poetry picks with meHello everyone!! I hope you enjoy this episode. All poems that were read can be found for free online and open access. ...more10minPlay
March 03, 2024Flower Language: History, Development, and Modern UsageHello all! Are we ready for Spring?? I know I am so maybe we can manifest some warm weather with this podcast episode. Sources used: https://www.interflora.co.uk/page/flower-meaningshttps://www.ericaweiner.com/history-lessons/floriography-the-secret-language-of-flowershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language_of_flowers...more9minPlay
February 09, 2024Horror Literature: Why do we enjoy it?Hello! Lets explore the horror genre together. I explore the origins, history, and psychology behind horror media in this episode. Don't forget to leave a suggestion for future episodes. Enjoy! ...more8minPlay
January 28, 2024Hello! Season 8 Begins!!Hi! I am so excited for this new season! Keep an eye out in the next week for a new episode. ...more2minPlay
December 02, 2023Lets Talk Young Adult Literature: Special Guest Bri SharpHello! Todays episode features special guest Bri Sharp (He/They) and he has come to share some insights on the YA genre. Bri is a fellow Graduate Assistant in Winthrop's writing center and has been intensely studying the YA genre this semester. Some of the books Bri recommended in this episode are: Abarat by Clive Barker and The Percy Jackson Series. Enjoy! ...more36minPlay
November 01, 2023Halloween Special: A Reading of "The Lottery" by Shirley JacksonHappy Halloween Spooky Majors! I hope you enjoy this reading is "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Disclaimer: I am not the best at narration but I tried my best! This story is ominous and its dystopian elements are very Hunger Games. Enjoy! ...more22minPlay
October 09, 2023Annotated Bibliographies: What are they and how are they useful?Hello!Today I am giving a brief overview of annotated bibliographies! I break them down into what they are, how they are useful and how to create them.Look out for a spooky episode later this month to celebrate Halloween!As always, see ya next time,Amber...more9minPlay
September 15, 2023Inside the Minds of Winthrop's English Professors: Short Interviews with Dr. Dustin M. Hoffman and Dr. Amanda HinerHello! For todays episode I interviewed Winthrop's Director of English Graduate Studies, Dr. Dustin M. Hoffman and the chair of Winthrop's English Department Dr. Amanda Hiner. Tune in and find out what their favorite novels are and their top tip for new and upcoming writers. Again, thank you so much Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Hiner for letting me interview you! Tune in next episode and don't forget to submit suggestions for future topics.Be sure to follow our instagram @winthrop_wc !-Amber...more13minPlay
FAQs about Word Play:How many episodes does Word Play have?The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.