基本説明
New to this second edition are up-to-date primary source readings, additional assignments and classroom activities, an emphasis on new media and information literacy and their impact on the teaching of writing, and a companion website featuring a list of additional readings and instructor resources such as writing assignments and lecture notes.
Full Description
Concepts in Compositionis designed to foster reflection on how theory impacts practice, enabling prospective teachers to develop their own comprehensive and coherent conception of what writing is or should be and to consider how people learn to write. This approach allows readers to assume the dual role of both teacher and student as they enter the conversation of the discipline and become familiar with some of the critical issues.New to this second edition are:up-to-date primary source readings;a focus on collaborative writing practices and collaborative learning;additional assignments and classroom activities an emphasis on new media and information literacy and their impact on the teaching of writingThese new directions will inform the content of this revision, reflecting significant advancements in the field. Each chapter addresses a particular theoretical concept relevant to classroom teaching and includes activities to help readers establish the connection between theoretical concepts and classroom lessons. Online resources include overviews, classroom handouts, exercises, a sample syllabus, and PowerPoint presentations. Bringing together scholars with expertise in particular areas of composition, this text will serve as an effective primer for students and eductors in the field of composition theory.
Contents
1. PROCESSES Irene L. Clark Readings: Muriel Harris, "Composing Behaviors of One-And Multi-draft Writers."Mary Jo Reiff, "Moving Writers, Shaping Motives, Motivating Critique and Change: A Genre Approach to Teaching Writing." 2. INVENTION Irene L. ClarkReading: Mike Rose, "Rigid Rules, Inflexible Plans, and the Stifling of Language A Cognitivist Analysis of Writer's Block." 3. REVISION Betty BambergReading: Nancy Sommers, "Revision Strategies of Student Writers and Experienced Adult Writers." 4. AUDIENCE Irene L. ClarkReading: Peter Elbow, "Closing My Eyes as I Speak: An Argument for Ignoring Audience." 5. ASSESSING WRITING Julie Neff Lippman Readings: Donald Daiker, "Learning to Praise." Nancy Sommers, "Across the Drafts."6. GENRE Irene L. ClarkReading: Anis Bawarshi, "Sites of Invention: Genre and the Enactment of First-Year Writing." 7. VOICE Darsie BowdenReadings: Tom Pace, "Style and the Renaissance of Composition Studies."Peter Elbow, "How to Get Power Through Voice." Reading: Patrick Hartwell, "Grammar, Grammars, and the Teaching of Writing" Reading: Tony Silva, Ilona Leki, and Joan Carson, "Broadening the Perspective of Mainstream Composition Studies: Some Thoughts from the Disciplinary Margins." 10. LANGUAGE & DIVERSITY Sharon Klein Readings: Wayne O' Neil, "Dealing With Bad Ideas: Twice is Less." Paul Kei Matsuda, "The Myth of Linguistic Homogeneity in U.S. College Composition." Reading: Madeleine Sorapure, "Between Modes: Assessing Student New Media Compositions." APPENDICES Developing Effective Writing AssignmentsConstructing a Syllabus
