Space-People-Language: A Grounded Theory of Place-Based Writing Pedagogy

by William Burns

Space-People-Language is an in-depth qualitative study that uses grounded theory and teacher research to describe and analyze a place-based composition assignment experienced by a first year writing class. Results of this study suggest a grounded theory that accounts for participants using interconnecting spatial, social, and discursive techniques reflecting the relationships between spatial awareness, rhetorical strategies, and composing practices...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 363903810X
• ISBN13: 9783639038101
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"