The Origins of Composition Studies in the American College, 1875–1925: A Documentary History (Composition, Literacy, and Culture, 163)
This book presents a documentary history of composition studies in American colleges from 1875 to 1925. It examines the origins and development of writing instruction within the broader context of literacy and culture in higher education. Through primary sources, it reveals the key influences shaping this academic field during a pivotal era.
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The Origins of Composition Studies in the American College, 1875–1925 offers a comprehensive documentary history of how composition emerged as a field in U.S. higher education.
Spanning fifty years of significant change, the book traces the evolution of teaching writing and rhetoric in colleges during a transformative period.
As part of the Composition, Literacy, and Culture series, it compiles essential documents that illuminate the historical context of these studies.
Compiled by John C. Brereton, this volume serves as a valuable resource for understanding the foundations of modern composition pedagogy.
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