Envisioning the Stranger's Heart

Discusses the trials and tribulations of students who struggle with reading and writing assignments centered on the essay form. Argues that students must be shown the artistic merit of the essay form to produce and appreciate essays. Considers how the essay as form provides a spirit to be followed i...

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Published in:College English 1994-10, Vol.56 (6), p.629-641
Main Author: Atkins, G. Douglas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Art teachers
Autobiographies
College English
Composition Theory
Educational Philosophy
English Curriculum
English Instruction
Essayists
Essays
Freshman Composition
Graduate Study
Higher Education
Literary criticism
Literary Theory
Memory
Persuasive Discourse
Professional Development
Teacher Attitudes
Teacher Effectiveness
Teaching
Writing
Writing Assignments
Writing Instruction
Writing teachers
Written composition
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Summary:Discusses the trials and tribulations of students who struggle with reading and writing assignments centered on the essay form. Argues that students must be shown the artistic merit of the essay form to produce and appreciate essays. Considers how the essay as form provides a spirit to be followed in teaching and in life. (HB)
ISSN:0010-0994
2161-8178
DOI:10.2307/378309