Discourse Studies Composition (18 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Moving student writing beyond academic discourse and into larger public spheres is a difficult task, but Christian R. Weisser's study challenges composition instructors to do just that. This highly accessible book does what no other study has attempted to do: place the most current, cutting-edge theories and pedagogies in rhetoric and composition in their intellectual and historical contexts, while at the same time offering a unique, practical theory and pedagogy of public writing for use both inside and outside of the classroom. By positing a theory of the public for composition studies, one which envisions the public sphere as a highly contested, historically textured, multilayered, and sometimes contradictory site, Weisser offers a new approach to the roles that compositionists might assume in their attempts to initiate progressive political and social change. After first providing a historical context that situates composition's recent interest in public writing, Weisser next examines recent theories in composition studies that consider writing an act of social engagement before outlining a more complex theory of the public based on the work of Jurgen Habermas. The resulting re-envisioning of the public sphere expands current conversations in rhetoric and composition concerning the public.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Moving student writing beyond academic discourse and into larger public spheres is a difficult task, but Christian R. Weisser's study challenges composition instructors to do just that. This highly accessible book does what no other study has attempted to do: place the most current, cutting-edge theories and pedagogies in rhetoric and composition in their intellectual and historical contexts, while at the same time offering a unique, practical theory and pedagogy of public writing for use both inside and outside of the classroom. By positing a theory of the public for composition studies, one which envisions the public sphere as a highly contested, historically textured, multilayered, and sometimes contradictory site, Weisser offers a new approach to the roles that compositionists might assume in their attempts to initiate progressive political and social change. After first providing a historical context that situates composition's recent interest in public writing, Weisser next examines recent theories in composition studies that consider writing an act of social engagement before outlining a more complex theory of the public based on the work of Jurgen Habermas. The resulting re-envisioning of the public sphere expands current conversations in rhetoric and composition concerning the public.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE Standard-sized.

Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Underlining and notes on pages 20-30 only detract from an otherwise new book. Ships from California.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9781567503852.

Condition: Poor. New book with heavy shelf/storage wear. Tear in front cover, from spine. First 3 pages coming away from spine at top. Storage creases to several pages, some with small nicks at edges. Text all clear.

Condition: New. A collection of essays studying scientific discourse. It is divided into five main sections on: rhetorical interpretations of science; a case study of a contemporary controversy in science; the history of scientific discourse; the language of science; and pedagogical approaches to science writing. Series: ATTW Contemporary Studies in Technical Communication. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFG; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150. Weight in Grams: 384. . 1998. Paperback. . . . .…

Condition: Good. Meets or exceeds the good condition guidelines. Nice copy. Has a small amount of writing/highlighting. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 145 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Condition: New. A collection of essays studying scientific discourse. It is divided into five main sections on: rhetorical interpretations of science; a case study of a contemporary controversy in science; the history of scientific discourse; the language of science; and pedagogical approaches to science writing. Series: ATTW Contemporary Studies in Technical Communication. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFG; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150. Weight in Grams: 384. . 1998. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

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