An Introduction to Composition Studies / Edition 1

by Erika Lindemann, Gary Tate

Overview

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 bibliogrphic 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195063639
Publisher:	Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date:	06/20/1991
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.62(d)
Lexile:	1430L (what's this?)

About the Author

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Texas Christian University

Table of Contents

The Nature of Composition Studies, Andrea A. Lunsford
On "Rhetoric" and "Composition", John T. Gage
Theory and Practice, Charles I. Schuster
Writing the History of Our Discipline, Robert J. Connors
Bibliographical Resources and Problems, Patrick Scott
Research in Composition: Issues and Methods, Lillian Bridwell-Bowles
Teaching Writing, Lisa Ede
The Politics of the Profession, James F. Slevin
A Life in the Profession, Charles Moran
Index