Expanding the Discourse through Journals.

Shafer, Gregory

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ERIC Number: EJ653429

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Expanding the Discourse through Journals.

Shafer, Gregory

Teaching English in the Two-Year College, v30 n1 p18-29 Sep 2002

Notes that journal writing can be effective in cultivating formal discourse while respecting cultural differences. Considers how the author modified his introductory composition class to help students to communicate in a context that united or at least respected the diffusion of languages that permeated diverse classrooms. (SG)

Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Freshman Composition, Instructional Effectiveness, Introductory Courses, Journal Writing, Student Attitudes, Two Year Colleges, Writing Processes

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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