Language A Reader for Writers
Language A Reader for Writers by Gita DasBender, published by Oxford University Press on December 13, 2013, is a comprehensive exploration of language tailored for students in freshman composition courses. This edition spans 388 pages and delves into the complexities of language in a multilingual world, addressing key issues such as globalization, language diversity, and the interplay between language and identity. The book presents a variety of articles that encompass scientific research, compelling arguments, and reflective pieces, all aimed at enhancing understanding of language’s role in writing and communication.
Readers will find an interdisciplinary mix of public, academic, and scientific selections that equip them with the rhetorical knowledge and compositional skills necessary for effective participation in discussions about language and writing. The content emphasizes the significance of language in shaping identity and the dynamics of multilingualism, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of language arts, writing, and linguistics. This reader is part of a series from Oxford University Press that approaches contemporary topics from diverse perspectives, enriching the educational experience for college students.
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Language: A Reader for Writers focuses on the central and complex topic of language, exploring the reality of our multilingual world and the complexities of writing in a multilingual college classroom. It takes on key issues including the nature of language; the effects of globalization; endangered languages; multilingualism and language diversity; language, politics, and power; language and writing; language correctness; and the ways in which language shapes identity. The articles embody a range of experiences, ideas, and strategies-from scientific research and powerful arguments to poetic reflection and playful celebration.
Developed for the freshman composition course, Language: A Reader for Writers includes an interdisciplinary mix of public, academic, and scientific reading selections, providing students with the rhetorical knowledge and compositional skills required to participate effectively in discussions about language, learning, and the writing process.
Language: A Reader for Writers is part of a series of brief single-topic readers from Oxford University Press designed for today’s college writing courses. Each reader in this series approaches a topic of contemporary conversation from multiple perspectives.
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