Wes Kennison is a 1979 graduate of SUNY Geneseo and has been a member of the faculty since 1987.
For more information, visit his previous faculty page, and his other previous faculty page.
Office Hours
Immediately following Western Humanities or by appointment.
Interests
- Italian Literature and Culture
- Poetry
- Latin
- Politics
- Religious History
- Service Learning
- International Partnerships
Curriculum Vitae
Professional Recognitions and Awards
Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching
Obrien Award for Excellence in Part-time Teaching
Geneseo Foundation Distinguished Service Award
Geneseo InterFaith Center Distinguished Service Award
Affiliations
Faculty Advisor, Community Health Alliance
Faculty Advisor, Italian Culture Club
Executive Board, Livingston Cares
Executive Board, Geneseo Chapter U.U.P.
Education
M.A., St. Bonaventure, Franciscan Institute
B.A., SUNY Geneseo, English and Medieval Studies
Employment
Geneseo Town Supervisor 2000 to 2008
Classes
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ENGL 112: Lit: Storytelling & Migration
The course focuses on literature and other cultural productions from areas across the globe, engaging extensively with areas outside of Europe and the United States (but including marginalized cultures, ethnic groups, and nations within those regions). Guided discussion of these works will enable students to understand systems of value and meaning as embodied in one or more cultures from different regions of the world and will allow them to assess interconnections among/across local and global systems and cultures.
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LATN 101: Elementary Latin I
Introductory communication-based language course. Develops the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Intensive practice of real-world communication and cultural knowledge. For the general education requirement, it is recommended that 102/L be taken the following Spring semester.