Guide to Composition Pedagogies

By: Tate, Gary

Book Overview

Reflecting the rich complexity of contemporary college composition pedagogy, A Guide to Composition Pedagogies presents original essays on the most important approaches to teaching writing. Each essay is written by an experienced teacher/scholar and describes one of the major pedagogies employed today to familiarize newcomers with the topography of Composition Studies. An invaluable tool for graduate students and new teachers, this bibliographic resource provides an exceptional introduction to Composition Studies and the extensive range of available pedagogical approaches.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199922160
• ISBN13: 9780199922161
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Very readable

I bought this book for a class, and am surprised at how much I've enjoyed it. It is much easier to get through than similar texts I've read.

A Survey of Theory for Teaching College Writing

Those familiar with teaching college-level composition will appreciate this book's thorough survey of composition theories and pedagogies. It may not be the practical guide that the previous reviewer wanted (nor does it pretend to be), but it encapsulates the major movements in how writing has been taught at a college level since the 19th century. At times, that density can be a little overwhelming--certain authors treat their chapters more like literature reviews--but the book cannot be faulted for thoroughness. For a more hands-on look at the teaching of writing, I recommend Bean's _Engaging Ideas_.