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ERIC Number: EJ514574
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0010-096X
Constructing Writers: Barrett Wendell's Pedagogy at Harvard.
Simmons, Sue Carter
College Composition and Communication, v46 n3 p327-52 Oct 1995
Describes the work of Barrett Wendell, a composition teacher at Harvard in the late 19th century, giving particular attention to his idea of writing themes--short writing assignments on topics students choose themselves. Reviews one particular student's struggle with Wendell's writing themes. Examines Wendell's political challenges at Harvard as a writing teacher. (TB)
Descriptors: Freshman Composition, Higher Education, Student Interests, Student Needs, Teacher Student Relationship, Writing Assignments, Writing Exercises, Writing Processes
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Historical Materials; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Composition Theory; Wendell (Barrett)