Background
Barth, Melissa Ellen was born on November 24, 1948 in Chewelah, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Harold Walter and Thelma Madge (Braker) Barth.
(With its focus on issues of personal and social identity,...)
With its focus on issues of personal and social identity, this new thematic reader contains eight essays by writers across gender, race and class lines to ensure student's understanding of how powerful social factors affect everyone's life. It covers all aspects of the reading process from speed of word recognition to sophisticated thinking/comprehension skills.
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English language and women's studies educator
Barth, Melissa Ellen was born on November 24, 1948 in Chewelah, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Harold Walter and Thelma Madge (Braker) Barth.
Student, University South Wales, Cardiff, 1969-1970; Bachelor in English magna cum laude, Washington State University, 1971; Master of Arts in English, Washington State University, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy in English, Purdue University, 1981.
Advisor for foreign study, Washington State University, Pullman, 1972-1976; assistant Professor of English,, DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, 1981-1982; assistant Professor of English,, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, 1982-1987; associate professor, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, 1987-1991; professor, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, since 1991; director Office Women's Concerns and Women's Studies, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, 1991-1996; director Equity Office, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, since 1996. Visiting professor Duke U., Durham, North Carolina, 1988.
(With its focus on issues of personal and social identity,...)
Board directors Catawba Valley council Girl Scouts United States of America, since 1993. Member National Organization of Women, Popular Culture Association, Phi Kappa Phi (secretary).