
Basic Writing As a Political Act
Public Conversations About Writing and Literacies
Hampton Press
Published on 31. August 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-57273-438-8 (ISBN)
Description
This is an empirical study of basic writing in the contemporary academy from the perspective of students as two urban institutions, and from basic writing courses and programs from a variety of colleges and universities. The authors examine perceptions of in-school writing and how basic writing programs have been created and maintained b drawing on basic writing syllabi and program information from a variety of colleges and universities. They look at ways the institution of basic writing an make better pedagogical and political use of students' entering perceptions of their courses, and students' past experiences.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cresskill
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Weight
333 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57273-438-8 (9781572734388)
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