
An Introduction to Composition Studies
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 4. July 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-19-506363-9 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
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 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
259 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-506363-9 (9780195063639)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Editor
Professor of EnglishProfessor of English, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Professor of EnglishProfessor of English, Texas Christian University, Benbrook, TX, United States
Content
The Nature of Composition Studies ; On "Rhetoric" and "Composition" ; Theory and Practice ; Writing the History of Our Discipline ; Bibliographical Resources and Problems ; Research in Composition: Issues and Methods ; Teaching Writing ; The Politics of the Profession ; A Life in the Profession ; Index