Rhetoric and Reality (Signed) (First Printing) Writing Instruction in American Colleges, 1900 - 1985

Berlin, James A.

ISBN 10: 080931360X / ISBN 13: 9780809313600

Published by Southern Illinois University Press, Carbondale, IL, 1987

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Studies In Writing And Rhetoric; 5.5 X 1.2 X 8.5 inches; 222 pages; signed dedication from author on a prelim page. Light foxing on the top exterior edge of textblock. Light shelf wear on the covers and spine. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rhetoric and Reality (Signed) (First Printing) Writing Instruction in American Colleges, 1900 - 1985
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press, Carbondale, IL
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080931360X
• ISBN 13: 9780809313600
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition; First Printing.
• Condition: Good+
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Berlin here continues his unique history of American college com­position begun in his Writing Instruction in Nineteenth-Century Colleges (1984), turning now to the twentieth century.

In discussing the variety of rhetorics that have been used in writ­ing classrooms Berlin introduces a taxonomy made up of three cate­gories: objective rhetorics, subjective rhetorics, and transactional rhetorics, which are distinguished by the epistemology on which each is based. He makes clear that these categories are not tied to a chronology but instead are to be found in the English department in one form or another during each decade of the century.

His historical treatment includes an examination of the formation of the English department, the founding of the NCTE and its role in writing instruction, the training of teachers of writing, the effects of progressive education on writing instruction, the General Education Movement, the appearance of the CCCC, the impact of Sputnik, and today’s “literacy crisis.”

About the Author

James A. Berlin is Director of Freshman English at the University of Cincinnati.