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Download full textMelzer, Dan – Journal of Basic Writing, 2015
In this essay I conduct a Critical Discourse Analysis of the language surrounding the California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office latest plan to curb remediation, the Early Start program. I consider Early Start in the context of what I argue is the evolution of three major frameworks for Basic Writing in the CSU: the CSU Chancellor's…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Remedial Instruction, Basic Writing, Writing Instruction
Direct linkJonaitis, Leigh A. – Journal of Basic Writing, 2012
Through an examination of literature in the fields of Basic Writing and developmental education, this essay provides some historical perspective and examines the prevalent discourses on the use of computer-mediated technologies in the basic writing classroom. The author uses Bertram Bruce's (1997) framework of various "stances" on…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Developmental Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedGunner, Jeanne – Journal of Basic Writing, 1998
Examines two debates within the basic writing community (the reaction against Min Zhan Lu's early theoretical work and the recent acrimonious debate regarding Ira Shor's defense of mainstreaming) showing how they reflect conflicting models of the basic writing field, with "critical" discourse challenging the conventions and authority of…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Discourse Analysis, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines
Basic Writing and the Issue of Correctness, or, What To Do with "Mixed" Forms of Academic Discourse.
Peer reviewedBizzell, Patricia – Journal of Basic Writing, 2000
Considers the changing definition of "academic discourse" in basic writing instruction. Focuses on preparing students for success in school. Refines positions sketched in an earlier essay. Asserts that new forms of academic discourse mix traditional academic with non-academic discourses, reflecting the profound cultural mixing occurring in the…
Descriptors: Academic Discourse, Basic Writing, Cultural Pluralism, Discourse Analysis
Peer reviewedMiddendorf, Marilyn – Journal of Basic Writing, 1992
Describes a method by which teachers can introduce students to meaning and text through application of Mikhail Bakhtin's discourse theories. Explains that students are encouraged to reject common understandings of good writing. Identifies "daffy" definition exercises, newspaper editorial comparisons, and other activities that help…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Definitions, Discourse Analysis, Editorials
Peer reviewedGray-Rosendale, Laura – Journal of Basic Writing, 1996
Traces scholarly constructions of basic writers' identities. Asks what those students who are labeled basic writers are accomplishing in their speech and writing. Offers a speculative model for analyzing basic writing student discourse. Uses that model to examine the language used in a basic writing classroom. Reviews the implications of such work…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Classroom Communication, Discourse Analysis, Discourse Communities
