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Ryan Clement
Ryan Clement is currently teaching with both the Departments of Rhetoric, Writing and Communication and of English. He holds a Ph.D. in English language and literature from the University of Waterloo where his research focused on the emergence of narrative from game mechanics. He also holds an MA in communication and culture from York University and Ryerson University. During the summer months, he often works with the International Space University. His research often focuses on the use of unorthodox media – such as games and comics – in intercultural collaboration, to bring energy to the classroom and provide new avenues for learning. He is always looking for a better means of connecting academic theory with real-world applications, ensuring that students can derive the most benefit from their course experience. His other research interests include emergent narratives, digital storytelling, travel literature, speculative fiction, and comedy. In addition to his academic work, Ryan also designs games, publishes creative writing and comics, and has experience both in improvised theatre and multimedia storytelling. Having travelled to over 80 countries and lived on four continents, Ryan enjoys exploring a wide variety of narratives through many different platforms.
Contact: Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communication, University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9, Canada.