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Peer reviewedCrowley, Sharon – Written Communication, 1989
Discusses the recommendations made by compositionists from 1950 to 1980 to apply the findings of linguists to composition instruction. Argues that the noncontextual orientation of modern linguistics renders it insufficient as a comprehensive source of theoretical or practical assistance in composition instruction. (MG)
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Grammar, Language Usage
