Introducing English: Essays in the Intellectual Work of Composition (Composition, Literacy, and Culture)

Slevin, James

ISBN 10: 0822957523 / ISBN 13: 9780822957522

Published by University of Pittsburgh Press, 2001

About this Item

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Seller Inventory # S_457921497

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introducing English: Essays in the Intellectual Work of Composition (Composition, Literacy, and Culture)
• Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0822957523
• ISBN 13: 9780822957522
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

James Slevin traces how composition emerged for him not as a vehicle for improving student writing, but rather as a way of working collaboratively with students to interpret educational practices and work for educational reform.

About the Author

James F. Slevin is professor of English at Georgetown University and, alone and with others, has written and/or edited major contributions to the field, including The Right to Literacy, The Future of Doctoral Students in English, Critical Theory and the Teaching of Literature: Politics, Curriculum, Pedagogy, and The Next Generation: Preparing Graduate Studies for the Professional Responsibilities of College Teachers.