Hybrids, Multi-modalities and Engaged Learners: A Composition Program for the Twenty-First Century.

The author presents a descriptive analysis of the hybrid English Alive program that she pioneered from 2005 to 2008, which was developed on the sound structure of process-oriented composition with critical reading and writing. Its emphasis on the importance of audience analysis and research of prima...

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Publicado en:Rocky Mountain Review of Language & Literature (1948-2833) Vol. 66; no. 2; pp. 194 - 212
Autor principal: ARMS, VALARIE M.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association Fall2012
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Sumario:The author presents a descriptive analysis of the hybrid English Alive program that she pioneered from 2005 to 2008, which was developed on the sound structure of process-oriented composition with critical reading and writing. Its emphasis on the importance of audience analysis and research of primary and secondary sources is addressed. Ways in which the program increased students' need to write extensively and their application of composition skills to modern communication modes are cited.