Mutuality in the Rhetoric and Composition Classroom

Download or read book Mutuality in the Rhetoric and Composition Classroom written by David L. Wallace and published by SIU Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wallace (rhetoric and composition, Iowa State University) and Rothschild (rhetoric and professional communication, Iowa State University) highlight the central role of rhetoric in the university. They argue that there is a clear connection between language and the construction of knowledge. They re-cast the roles of student and teacher, advocating greater equality, mutuality, and a shared authority. Chapters concentrate on issues of speech, student writing, interpretive agency, and changes in the discipline. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR