A Teaching Subject: Composition Since 1966This book provides a practical understanding of the growth of composition studies as a field of study. "A Teaching Subject: Composition Since 1966" provides a highly readable outline of the major trends in composition theory and teaching since 1966 as a means of explaining the origins of current attitudes towards teaching college writing. It also presents a direct connection between recent advances in theory and new practices in the classroom. Appropriate for any reader who wishes a better understanding of the current trends in teaching English composition. |
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Interchapter | 18 |
Interchapter | 46 |
Chapter Three Process | 53 |
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