Argument Revisited; Argument Redefined: Negotiating Meaning in the Composition Classroom

by Barbara A. Emmel (Editor), Paula Resch (Editor), Deborah Tenney (Editor)

Overview

In this volume leading composition scholars consider the ways in which argumentation as an approach to teaching writing remains valuable - in spite of the challenge presented by postmodern theories.

The book first explains the traditional approaches to argument - the enthymeme, evidence, Toulmian, Rogerian and classical rhetoric - and illustrates why they are of particular relevance today. The contributors then ‘redefine' argument by connecting it with theoretical movements that have been adverse to it - feminism, narratology and reflexive reading. As a result, the book unites apparently conflicting approaches into a new definition of argument that emphasizes inquiry over discord and understanding over entrenched difference

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761901846
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	06/24/1996
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction - Barbara Emmel, Paula Resch, and Deborah Tenney
ARGUMENT REVISITED
The Reasoned Thesis - John T Gage
The E-Word and Argumentative Writing as a Process of Inquiry
Evidence as a Creative Act - Barbara Emmel
An Epistemology of Argumentative Inquiry
The Toulmin Model of Argument and the Teaching of Composition - Richard Fulkerson
Rogerian Rhetoric - Doug Brent
Ethical Growth through Alternative Forms of Argumentation
Classical Rhetoric - Jeanne Fahnestock and Marie Secor
The Art of Argumentation
ARGUMENT REDEFINED
Positioning Oneself - Pamela J Annas and Deborah Tenney
A Feminist Approach to Argument
Principles for Propagation - Judith Summerfield
On Narrative and Argument
The ‘Argument of Reading' in the Teaching of Composition - Mariolina Salvatori
The Argument of Reading - David Bartholomae

Editorial Reviews

Composition scholars consider the continuing viability of argumentation as an approach to teaching writing and counter charges of irrelevance made by postmodern theories of composition. They explain the traditional enthymeme, evidence, Toulmian, Rogerian, and classical rhetorical approaches, and redefine argument by connecting it with theoretical movements that have been adverse to it, such as feminism and reflexive reading. Of interest to scholars and educators. Paper edition (unseen), $22.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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