Nancy Bou Ayash
Toward Translingual Realities in Composition: (re)Working Local Language Representations and Practices
- ISBN 13:
- 9781607329039
- author:
- Nancy Bou Ayash
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- University Press of Colorado
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 254
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 18mm
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Language Arts, Writing,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Toward Translingual Realities in Composition examines the complex nature of language ideologies in first-year writing programs in Lebanon and Washington State. By exploring how students marshal their language practices, Nancy Bou Ayash sheds light on the globalization and pluralization of English(es) and other languages. This book offers a practical approach to understanding alternative ways of thinking about academic English literacies. Through detailed studies, Bou Ayash reveals the multifaceted nature of writing programs, instructors, and students, providing valuable insights into the translingual interventions that can enrich students' assumptions about language and writing. With its focus on language representations and practices at both macro and micro levels, Toward Translingual Realities in Composition is a valuable resource for those seeking to engage with alternative perspectives on academic English.
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