Rhetoric and Composition: An Introduction by Steven Lynn

by Steven Lynn

Rhetoric and composition is an academic discipline that informs all other fields in teaching students how to communicate their ideas and construct their arguments. It has grown dramatically to become a cornerstone of many undergraduate courses and curricula, and it is a particularly dynamic field for scholarly research. This book offers an accessible introduction to teaching and studying rhetoric and composition. By combining the history of rhetoric, explorations of its underlying theories, and a survey of current research (with practical examples and advice), Steven Lynn offers a solid foundation for further study in the field. Readers will find useful information on how students have been taught to invent and organize materials, to express themselves correctly and effectively, and how the ancient study of memory and delivery illuminates discourse and pedagogy today. This concise book thus provides a starting point for learning about the discipline that engages writing, thinking, and argument.

Genres: Academic

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Suhaib · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably one of the best books on rhetoric and composition. Must read if you're teaching/planning to teach writing.

[Jessica Toro · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had no idea what Rhetoric and Composition was, but purchased this book to explore a graduate program specializing in it, since the program description was appealing. This book was truly an engaging introduction and reads less like a textbook than the cover might suggest. Tying largely to helping students address the larger questions in life about what we are here for, and how to use stylistic choices to influence others. The book emphasized that effective rhetoric is not to “win” and argument, but to use rhetoric well. I found the field interesting with its ties to philosophy, history, composition, and ties across industries beyond Higher education.