Adela C. Licona
Abstract: My talk, “Teaching & Learning at a Land Grant University: A Commitment to Local Knowledge,” begins with Steven Goldzwigʼs concept of “critical localism.” I consider how this concept calls us to become familiar with local knowledges, histories, discourses, and practices, and further consider what such a calling might look like in the rhetorical studies classroom. I argue that a pedagogy informed by critical localism is relevant and meaningful especially in land grant institutions and that such a pedagogy, coupled with the mission of the land grant institution, commit us to the teaching of Ethnic studies. I am especially indebted to Professor Steven Goldzwig for his work, and particularly his concept of critical localism, which continues to
inspire and inform my teaching. Anyone interested in a transcript of the talk, or a complete list of references, should feel free to contact me directly.

Dr. Licona is Assistant Professor in the UA's Department of English. She is a member of numerous professional organizations and has published extensively in the professional literature.