1st Edition
Writing and Power A Critical Introduction to Composition Studies
By Candace Mitchell
Copyright 2004
272 Pages
by
Routledge
272 Pages
by
Routledge
272 Pages
by
Routledge
Also available as eBook on:
This book offers a much needed alternative to the more traditional texts used to teach writing instruction. Grounded in history, the book clarifies changing theoretical and practical approaches to teaching writing, critically assessing each approach in relation to the social and political movements of the day, both within and beyond the university. The author takes us inside the real world of... Read more
Introduction. The Traditional Approach. The Cognitive Approach. The Expressive Approach. The Social/Cultural Approach. The Social Construction of a Writing Instructor: Sarah's Ideology. From Ideology to Practice: Sarah Teaching. Proficient Student Writers in Context: Alan and Zola's Stories. Less Proficient Student Writers in Context: Tan and Arays's Stories. The Dialogical Construction of Success: Alan in Conference. Student and Instructor Spar for Control: Zola in Conference. Oral Competence Supersedes Written: Tan in Conference. Discourse without Dialogue: Araya in Conference.
Biography
Candace Mitchell
Candace Mitchell has written one of the most important and powerful books on composition studies yet published in North America. Theoretical rigor, poetic prose, intellectual courage, and pedagogical inventiveness are easily woven together so as to produce both a work of art and an outstanding book. It is filled with beauty, brilliance, and insight. This book does not merely make a contribution to composition and literacy studies, it is a landmark example of what a powerful mind and a masterful teacher can produce. Bravo!Henry Giroux
