An Introduction to Composition Studies - Couverture souple

Lindemann, Erika

 
9780195063639: An Introduction to Composition Studies
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0195063635 ISBN 13 : 9780195063639
Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 1991

Synopsis

Nine commissioned essays introduce the non-specialist to the rapidly evolving field of composition studies, discussing the nature of the field, the relationship between composition and rhetoric and between theory and practice, the history of the discipline, its bibliographic sources and problems, its methods of research, teaching writing, and the politics of the profession. A concluding personal essay describes a life in the profession. Written by prominent authorities, these essays describe current developments in the field, outline the major issues, and suggest needed research. Most essays provide a brief bibliography of further readings. This important book gives students and teachers an invaluable overview of composition studies, a vital field of English and literacy education.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Nine commissioned essays introduce the non-specialist to the rapidly evolving field of composition studies, discussing the nature of the field, the relationship between composition and rhetoric and between theory and practice, the history of the discipline, its bibliographic sources and problems, its methods of research, teaching writing, and the politics of the profession. A concluding personal essay describes a life in the profession. Written by prominent authorities, these essays describe current developments in the field, outline the major issues, and suggest needed research. Most essays provide a brief bibliography of further readings. This important book gives students and teachers an invaluable overview of composition studies, a vital field of English and literacy education.

Revue de presse

Well-written and ingratiating....Each essay has a bibliography and there is a useful index....Eminently readable. (Humanities)

A much needed book for all in composition. (Heidemarie Z. Weidner, Texas Tech University)

A good general set of essays for people new to the field. (Elaine Chin, University of Michigan)

A valuable introductory text for beginning graduate students. (Catherine Peaden, Illinois State University)

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press Inc
Date d'édition
1991
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0195063635
ISBN 13 
9780195063639
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
208
Coordonnées du fabricant
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