Sarah Dean

Dr. Sarah Dean currently teaches as an Instructor in the Department of English. When she worked towards the completion of her undergraduate degree, she was interest in exploring two areas of literature and history that continues to have a huge influence on modern thought: African American and the Holocaust. These interests continued as she completed a Master's degree with a focus on African American Women's Literature and a Doctorate that explored intergenerational U.S. responses to the Holocaust.

This interest in studying influences on modern thought also led to her study and teaching of rhetoric and composition. As a Business Writing teacher, she explores the ways in which communication in business relies on visual/aesthetic choices that work in tandem with the writing choices in the documents. By focusing on audience, business writers can write effective documents that communicate quickly. Understanding the choices that form the foundation for that communication allows the best writers to constantly adjust their message, thus enhancing the overall effectiveness and impact of their messages.

Dr. Dean has also worked on developing various courses. In the 2015-16, she participated in ASU's ProMod, created from a grant awarded to ASU from the U.S. Department of Education. In the Fall of 2015, she collaborated with the Herberger Dance, Theater, and Media; in the Spring of 2016, she worked with Exploratory.