Introduces this special issue of the journal and discusses the notion of "post-process." Investigates four components of Trimbur's (1994) definition of post-process, reviews studies in first and second language writing/literacy research that have attempted to move beyond process pedagogy and theory, and concludes with a summative definition of…

Discusses three possible uses of the culture concept in the field of second language (L2) writing for the 21st century. Concludes by arguing for a view of second language writing that takes into account the full range of social and cultural contexts impacting L2 writing, rather than focusing narrowly on skills and processes of writing. (Author/VWL)