Exploring the Dynamics of Second Language Writing

Cambridge Applied Linguistics

by Barbara Kroll (Editor)

The book addresses issues in the field of teaching academic writing to non-native speakers. This book provides a series of discussions about multiple aspects of second language writing, presenting chapters that collectively address a range of issues that are important to new teachers at the post-secondary level. The 13 chapters provide scholarly visions, insight, and interpretation, oriented toward explaining the field of teaching academic writing to non-native speakers. The book is designed to provide foundational content-knowledge in this area, with each chapter authored by recognized experts in the field. In addition to helping train new teachers, the book will serve as an updated reference book for practicing teachers and scholars to consult.

Paperback

First published April 14, 2003

Reviews

[Andrew Tattersall · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found the articles in this book thought provoking and they have inspired ideas for classroom practice. Give it a read.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Anthology about second language writing in the US. I mainly used:
Matsuda, P. K. (2003). Second language writing in the twentieth century: A situated historical perspective. In B. Kroll (Ed.), Exploring the dynamics of second language writing (pp. 15-34). New York: Cambridge University Press.

I found the Matsuda piece to be very similar to another 1999 article that he had written.

Matsuda (2003) argues the importance of understanding the historical context of the field because "our theoretical and pedagogical practices are always historically situated" (p. 15).

[Christina]

A useful book about writing pedagogy.