Welcome

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.>> read 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.>> read more

Spring 2009, Issue 37.1

The Spring issue of Composition Studies has been released. View the table of contents.

The offices of Composition Studies are closed for the summer and will re-open in August. We will check email periodically, but expect delays in manuscript processing and responses to queries.