About the book
Identity Matters explores the question that consistently plagues composition teachers: why do their pedagogies so often fail? Donna LeCourt suggests that the answer may lie with the very identities, values, and modes of expression higher education cultivates. In a book that does precisely what it theorizes, LeCourt analyzes student-written literacy autobiographies to examine how students interact with and challenge cultural theories of identity. This analysis demonstrates that writing instruction does, indeed, matter and has a significant influence on how students imagine their potential in both academic and cultural realms. LeCourt paints not only a compelling and vexing picture of how students interact with academic discourse as both mind and body, but also offers hope for a reconceived pedagogy of social-material writing practice.
Editions of Identity Matters
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791460559
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791460566
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791485279
Read an Excerpt
Identity Matters explores the question that consistently plagues composition teachers: why do their pedagogies so often fail? Donna LeCourt suggests that the answer may lie with the very identities, values, and modes of expression higher education cultivates. In a book that does precisely what it theorizes, LeCourt analyzes student-written literacy autobiographies to examine how students interact with and challenge cultural theories of identity. This analysis demonstrates that writing instruction does, indeed, matter and has a significant influence on how students imagine their potential in both academic and cultural realms. LeCourt paints not only a compelling and vexing picture of how students interact with academic discourse as both mind and body, but also offers hope for a reconceived pedagogy of social-material writing practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Identity Matters about?
Identity Matters explores the question that consistently plagues composition teachers: why do their pedagogies so often fail? Donna LeCourt suggests that the answer may lie with the very identities, values, and modes of expression higher education cultivates. In a book that does precisely what it theorizes, LeCourt analyzes student-written literacy autobiographies to examine how students interact with and challenge cultural theories of identity. This analysis demonstrates that writing instruction does, indeed, matter and has a significant influence on how students imagine their potential in both academic and cultural realms. LeCourt paints not only a compelling and vexing picture of how students interact with academic discourse as both mind and body, but also offers hope for a reconceived pedagogy of social-material writing practice.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Identity Matters?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Central / national / federal government > Central / national / federal government policies
Where can I read a sample of Identity Matters?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791460559
How long is Identity Matters and how many pages does it have?
Identity Matters has 255 page(s)
Is Identity Matters part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Public Policy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Identity Matters?
Donna LeCourt
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Identity Matters is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791460559) and paperback(ISBN 9780791460566) and pdf(ISBN 9780791485279)
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