Okey J. Napier, Jr., M.A.
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Name:
Okey J. Napier, Jr., M.A.
Organization:
Psychology Department
Office:
Harris Hall 328
Phone:
304-696-2785
E-Mail:
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I am a graduate of Marshall University, where I obtained my B.A. in Basic
Humanities - Classical Studies emphasis - in 1997 and I obtained my M.A.
in Sociology in 1999. My graduate area of emphasis was social inequality
and Appalachian studies.
Currently I work as the Administrative Secretary, Sr. for the Psychology Department
at Marshall University in Huntington, WV, USA., teach part time as adjunct
faculty at Ashland Community and Technical College, write, and community
organize.
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Education: |
Master of Arts,
1999
Marshall University
Major: Sociology
Emphasis: Social
Inequality/Appalachian Studies
Minor:
Women’s Studies
Bachelor of Arts, 1997
Marshall University
Major: Basic Humanities
(Classical Studies Emphasis)
Minor: History
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Current Teaching Experience:
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- 2005- Present Adjunct Professor of Sociology for the Humanities Division at
Ashland Community & Technical College in Ashland, KY, where I teach 101SOC -
Introductory Sociology
- 1987 - Present I am a Reclaiming Trained teacher and have offered various classes in
the community for over fifteen (20) years.
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Past Teaching Experience: |
- Spring 2007 Adjunct Professor for the Classics Department at Marshall
University, where I taught CL200 - Building English Vocabulary through
Latin and Greek
- 2006-2007 Adjunct Professor of Sociology for the Humanities Division at
Ashland Community & Technical College in Ashland, KY, where I taught 102SOC -
Modern Social Problems
- 1998-2004 Adjunct Professor for the Sociology Department and School
of Extended Education at Marshall University, where I taught Introductory
Sociology.
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Research Interests |
- Lesbian, Gay, Bi, and Transgendered History & Culture in Appalachia
- Celtic influence in Appalachia
- Appalachian Studies
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Professional Activities |
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Memberships |
- American Sociological Association
- Appalachian Studies Association
- Association of Ancient Historians
- American Philological Association
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