John Lawton Successfully Presents

The Language, Literacy, and Culture Program is pleased to announce that John Lawton of LLC Cohort 21 successfully and skillfully presented his dissertation research proposal on May 17, 2024.

John's project is titled, “Virtue 3.0." Virtue 3.0 explores the complex web of relations between modern communications technologies and shifting conceptualizations of virtue. This project examines the intersections of culture, psychology, economy, technology, and morality and suggests that virtue is currently undergoing a profound intergenerational transfiguration, which will be accompanied by unprecedented opportunities and challenges.

After his presentation, John had a substantive discussion with his committee about the next stages of his work. The committee agreed that the project is worthy of doctoral research and helped John consider some key issues as he moves forward into the research and writing.

Many thanks to John's committee members:

    Craig Saper, Language, Literacy, and Culture

    Donald Snyder, Media & Communication Studies

    Daniel Ritschel, History

    David Truscello, Community College of Baltimore County (retired)

    Justin Tosi, Texas Tech University

 

Please join us in congratulating John on reaching this significant milestone!