Dissertation
THE LABOR OF LEARNING IN COLLEGE COMPOSITION
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Washington State University
01/2012
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/4159
Abstract
Using theories of political economy within composition theory, I attempt to better understand the economic influences at play within higher education, and, more specifically, college composition. This work is aimed at increasing awareness of poor and working-class students and of students who come from backgrounds that have not prepared them for success at the university level, especially in college-level writing. I begin with the broader, historical context for bringing political economy into composition pedagogy. From there I demonstrate the economic structures that promote college composition courses that are taught by part-time faculty, who are teaching poor and working-class students, who are funding their educations with loans. These layers culminate to support the evaluation of CLASP (Critical Literacies Achievement and Success Program), which is a First-Year Composition Program at Washington State University. In collaboration with Athletics, Achievers Scholars, Multicultural Student Services, and students from CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program), the program is aimed at providing extra support for traditionally underprepared students. The evaluation leads to a better understanding of one program's approach to supporting diverse student populations. I conclude by encouraging a more inclusive pedagogical approach that understands the multiple layers of political economy that influence the teaching of college composition.
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Details
- Title
- THE LABOR OF LEARNING IN COLLEGE COMPOSITION
- Creators
- Sheri Rysdam
- Contributors
- Wendy Olson (Advisor)Victor Villanueva (Committee Member)Patricia Ericsson (Committee Member)William F Condon (Committee Member)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- English, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Washington State University
- Number of pages
- 186
- Identifiers
- 99900581857201842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Dissertation