An Introduction to Composition Studies

Edited by Erika Lindemann and Gary Tate

Presents a comprehensive overview of a vital field in English and literary education, equally valuable for students and teachers
Written by prominent authorities
Brief bibliographies after most essays point students towards major research in the field

An Introduction to Composition Studies

Edited by Erika Lindemann and Gary Tate

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.

An Introduction to Composition Studies

Edited by Erika Lindemann and Gary Tate

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

An Introduction to Composition Studies

Edited by Erika Lindemann and Gary Tate

Author Information

Edited by Erika Lindemann, Professor of English, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and Gary Tate, Professor of English, Texas Christian University, United States