Melanie Senn

Education

M.A. English California State Polytechnic San Luis Obispo • June 2004
Magna cum laude
B.A. Latin American Studies • University of California Santa Barbara • 1995

Teaching and Research Interests

Composition and Advanced Composition
Argumentation
Creative Nonfiction
English Literature
Hispanic Literature in English Translation 

Selected Publications

2009 Senn, Melanie Reese (2009) "How to Make Fabulous Bacon," Moebius: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 36.
2009 Senn, Melanie Reese (2009) "Skinny Bitch," Moebius: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 26.
Jan. 2009 • “Buddhist Christmas.” (Travel) US Airways 3rd Annual Holiday Travel Storytelling Contest. Honorable Mention.
2008 Senn, Melanie Reese (2008) "Book Review of The Places In Between by Rory Stewart," Moebius: Vol. 6: Iss. 1, Article 32.
Apr. 2007 Enrique’s Journey.” (Book Review). Relevant Magazine
Sept. 2006 "On Self.” (Letter to the Editor). New York Times Magazine
Nov. 2003 "The Way of the Gun.” Mustang Daily
Jan. 2002 “Field of Bad Dreams: Oceano residents growing sick of methyl bromide either move on or speak out.” New Times
Aug. 23, 2001 • “Mystery Island”—a 30-minute audio essay produced for KCBX’s program “Audio Excursions”