A Short History of Writing Instruction: From Ancient Greece To Modern America - Hardcover
One of the major figures in this book, the Roman educator Quintilian, points out that writing -- unlike speaking -- must always be learned from a teacher since it cannot be learned by natural imitation as oral language is. He uses the example of a two-year-old who can understand and speak even though the child is years away from being able to be taught even the rudiments of the written alphabet. Writing instruction therefore plays an important role in any literate culture.
This book offers a survey of the ways in which writing has been taught in Western culture, from ancient Greece to present-day America. Although there have been many studies of individual periods or specific educators, this volume provides the first systematic coverage of teaching writing over the 25 centuries from the ancient Sophists to today. It is hoped that the modern reader will find useful ideas in this account of the ebb and flow of teaching methods and philosophies over the years.
This book offers a survey of the ways in which writing has been taught in Western culture, from ancient Greece to present-day America. Although there have been many studies of individual periods or specific educators, this volume provides the first systematic coverage of teaching writing over the 25 centuries from the ancient Sophists to today. It is hoped that the modern reader will find useful ideas in this account of the ebb and flow of teaching methods and philosophies over the years.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherRoutledge
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0961180072
- ISBN 13 9780961180072
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages241
- EditorMurphy James J.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
A Short History of Writing Instruction : From Ancient Greece to Twentieth-Century America
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 1231105-6
Buy Used
US$ 12.74
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Short History of Writing Instruction From Ancient Greece to Twentieth-Century America
Published by
Hermagoras Press
(1990)
ISBN 10: 0961180072
ISBN 13: 9780961180072
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 241 pages. Seller Inventory # 280112
Buy Used
US$ 8.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Short History of Writing Instruction: From Ancient Greece To Modern America
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 3-0961180072-G
Buy Used
US$ 18.18
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Short History of Writing Instruction: From Ancient Greece To Modern America
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. EX LIBRARY BOOK. Seller Inventory # mon0000095116
Buy Used
US$ 24.30
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Short History of Writing Instruction: From Ancient Greece To Twentieth-Century America
Published by
Hermagoras Press
(1990)
ISBN 10: 0961180072
ISBN 13: 9780961180072
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 8vo. 241 pp. Green cloth. Book condition: Fine. Seller Inventory # x01352
Buy Used
US$ 25.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
A Short History of Writing Instruction: From Ancient Greece To Modern America
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good. book. Seller Inventory # D8S0-3-M-0961180072-3
Buy Used
US$ 116.37
Convert currency