Rural Literacies

Studies in Writing and Rhetoric

by Kim Donehower, Charlotte Hogg

Rural Literacies identifies the problems inherent in trying to understand rural literacy, addresses the lack of substantive research on literacy in rural areas, and reviews traditional misrepresentations of rural literacy.




This innovative volume frames debates over literacy in relation to larger social, political, and economic forces, such as the impact of the No Child Left Behind Act on rural schools and the effects of out-migration, globalization, and the loss of small family farms on rural communities.




Drawing upon traditional literacy and composition research and employing theory from education and sociology, the text engages compositionists in broader conversations regarding rural literacies. The authors share strategies that will help compositionists participate in pedagogies that are rooted in a richer understanding of rural literacies and work toward sustainability for all communities in a globalized age.

256 pages, Paperback

First published June 19, 2007

Reviews

[Cathie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a tremendous book on rural literacies that all should read. I used it extensively in my comp. portfolio essay and it will be cited in the chapter of the book I am writing for the book about teaching place based education in suburban schools.