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The oldest independent periodical in its field, Composition Studies is an academic journal dedicated to the range of professional practices associated with rhetoric and composition: teaching college writing; theorizing rhetoric and composing; administering writing related programs; preparing the field's future teacher-scholars. All perspectives and topics of general interest to the profession are welcome. [. . . more]

History

In publication since March 1972, Composition Studies holds the distinction of being the oldest independent journal in its field. Originally published under the name Freshman English News, the journal began as an alternative to other affiliated scholarly publications such as College Composition and Communication and College English. Director of TCU’s writing program, Gary Tate, founded the newsletter as a forum for teachers [. . . more]

Spring 2008, Issue 36.1

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