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Meet Our Faculty: Michael Suwak
Meet Michael Suwak
Professor, School of Liberal Arts, English Department
Faculty member since 1998
301-934-7831
mesuwak@csmd.edu
Courses Taught
- ENG-1010 Intro to Composition and Rhetoric
- ENG-1020 Intro to Composition and Literature
About
I play sports, especially golf, tennis, and basketball in order to calm myself so I can focus on reading students' essays and preparing lectures.
Educational Background
I studied at the University of Virginia under the guidance of some incredible professors, including Cecil Lang and Janet Berube. My graduate degree is from George Mason University.
Our students are hard-working straight shooters who are going to improve the world in so many ways I cannot count them.
Q&A
In our study of literature, we emphasize the biographical, social, and historical context of the text at hand. We consider how these external forces shaped the production of the text, whether it be a poem, short story, or play. My style is to use humor and body language as much as possible to keep students engaged and energized. I also use Axe Body Spray, and you should too.
I love that CSM students are unpretentious. Our students are hard-working straight shooters who are going to improve the world in so many ways I cannot count them.
Students should take my classes because if they submit early drafts I will provide suggestions on how to improve their essays. I can also improve their taste in music, but only if they ask.
Last updated: 10-27-22