An Introduction to Composition Studies - Tapa blanda

 
9780195063639: An Introduction to Composition Studies
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ISBN 10: 0195063635 ISBN 13: 9780195063639
Editorial: OUP USA, 1991

Sinopsis

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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Críticas

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)

Reseña del editor

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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Editorial
OUP USA
Año de publicación
1991
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0195063635
ISBN 13 
9780195063639
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
208
Editor
Lindemann Erika, Tate Gary
Contacto del fabricante
no disponible
Persona responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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