In this Book
- Writing Groups: History, Theory, and Implications
- Book
- 1987
- Published by: Southern Illinois University Press
- Series: Studies in Writing and Rhetoric
summary
Drawing upon previously unpublished archival materials as well as historical accounts, Gere traces the history of writing groups in America, from their origins over a century ago to their recent reappearance in the works of Macrorie, Elbow, Murray, and others.
From this historical perspective Gere examines the theoretical foundations of writing groups, challenging the traditional concept of writing as an individual performance. She offers instead a broader view of authorship that includes both individual and social dimensions, with implications not only for the teaching of composition but also for theories of rhetoric and literacy.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. xiii-xvi
- Introduction
- pp. 1-6
- Part 1: History
- Part 2: Theory
- 4. Theories of Language Development
- pp. 77-96
- Part 3: Implications
- 5. Practical Directions
- pp. 99-112
- 6. Theories of Literacy
- pp. 113-124
- Bibliography
- pp. 125-165
Additional Information
ISBN
9780809390823
Related ISBN(s)
9780809313549
MARC Record
OCLC
570639961
Pages
176
Launched on MUSE
2016-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
1987