The language of composition / Renee H. Shea, Lawrence Scanlon, [and] Robin Dissin Aufses.

By:

Shea, Renee H [author]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Boston : Bedford / St. Martins, c2013.Edition: Second EditionDescription: xxxv, 1180 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cmISBN:

9780312676506

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LOC classification:

PE 141.7 .S54 2013

Contents:

Preface -- 1 AN INTRODUCTION TO RHETORIC: using the "Available Means" -- 2 CLOSE READING: The art and craft of analysis -- 3. ANALYZING ARGUMENTS: From reading to writing --4 SYNTHESIZING SOURCES: Entering the conversation -- 5 EDUCATION -- 6 COMMUNITY -- 7 THE ECONOMY -- 8 GENDER -- 9 SPORTS -- 10 LANGUAGE -- 11 POPULAR CULTURE -- 12 THE ENVIRONMENT -- 13 POLITICS -- Index.

Summary: "The Language of Composition is the first textbook built from the ground up to help students succeed in the AP English Language course. Written by a team of experts with experience in both high school and college, this text focuses on teaching students the skills they need to read, write, and think at the college level. With practical advice and an extensive selection of readings — including essays, poetry, fiction, and visual texts — The Language of Composition helps students develop the key skills they must master to pass the course, to succeed on the AP Exam, and to prepare for a successful college career. Revised based on feedback from teachers across the country, the second edition promises to be an even better resource for the AP Language classroom."-- Amazon.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	NU Clark Circulation	GC PE 141.7 .S54 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		NUCLA000001330

Includes index.

"The Language of Composition is the first textbook built from the ground up to help students succeed in the AP English Language course. Written by a team of experts with experience in both high school and college, this text focuses on teaching students the skills they need to read, write, and think at the college level. With practical advice and an extensive selection of readings — including essays, poetry, fiction, and visual texts — The Language of Composition helps students develop the key skills they must master to pass the course, to succeed on the AP Exam, and to prepare for a successful college career. Revised based on feedback from teachers across the country, the second edition promises to be an even better resource for the AP Language classroom."-- Amazon.

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