Marcie Newton
PhD, University of Sheffield, UK
MA, University at Albany
BA, Royal Holloway College, University of London, UK
About
Marcie joined the WCI faculty in Fall 2016 as the pre-law lecturer for students in the affiliated 3+3 Law Program between UAlbany and Albany Law School. Marcie’s goal is to foster students’ growth in careful and present listening, clear critical thinking, and purposeful writing as they develop into sound analytical thinkers, effective communicators in a variety of rhetorical situations, and respectful participants in discussions that shape our personal and professional values.
Research
Research Interests
Autobiographical fiction; interdisciplinary studies of trauma; politics; AI in higher education; instructional pedagogies.
Instruction & Advising
Courses
Course Description: This Writing and Critical Inquiry (WCI) course is designed for students in the 3+3 affiliated Law Program with Albany Law School and, when room is available, for pre-law students. The goal of this course is for you to gain insight into the power of careful and present listening, become stronger critical thinkers and communicators, and engage in purposeful writing on important conversations that shape legal outcomes and people’s lives. Emphasis is placed on developing your writing and critical thinking skills as you deepen your inquiries into a chosen legal topic. You will gain experience in writing and oral communications in a variety of rhetorical contexts (i.e., situations that target different audiences and aims), practice a variety of probing methods (e.g., Socratic and IRAC), and develop competencies in a variety of media (e.g., traditional, digital, and multi-media). Course content includes writing an analytical argument research paper, practicing The Bluebook citation guidelines, analyzing a case brief with a guest lawyer, writing the personal statement, and participating in a mock trial unit with a guest presiding judge.