The Language of Composition, Reading, Writing, Rhetoric

Shea, Renee Hausmann

ISBN 10: 0312473028 / ISBN 13: 9780312473020

Published by Bedford/St Martins, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Language of Composition, Reading, ...

Publisher: Bedford/St Martins

Publication Date: 2008

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Acceptable

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Synopsis:

The ideal book for the AP* English Language course. The Language of Composition is the first textbook built from the ground up to help students succeed in the new AP English Language course. Written by a team of experts with experience in both high school and college, this text focuses on teaching students the skills they need to read, write, and think at the college level. With practical advice on reading and writing and an extensive selection of readings ? including essays, poetry, fiction, and visual texts that are both interesting and appropriate for a high school audience ? The Language of Composition helps students develop the key skills they must master to pass the course, to succeed on the AP Exam, and to prepare for a successful college career. Need help with the audit? Click here to download an AP correlation.

About the Author:

A unique team of authors who are AP English Language specialists. Renée H. Shea is a university professor who has directed freshman English programs; Lawrence Scanlon and Robin Dissin Aufses are English department chairs at high schools where they also teach AP English. Both Renée Shea and Lawrence Scanlon have been involved with the AP program for many years as faculty consultants and workshop leaders for both the Language and Literature courses.