Writing, Imitation, and Performance - Insights from Neuroscience Research (Hardcover)

This book reconsiders imitation as a valuable pedagogical approach in Writing Studies. Countering concerns about product-oriented teaching, formulaic writing, paternalistic or elitist pedagogy, and plagiarism, the book maintains that the use of imitation can offer a writer greater insight and help to develop a clear writerly identity. Positing that writers often use imitation as a step toward developing new directions, structures, and styles, and that this imitation is indeed a form of performance, the author explores the neuropsychological aspect of imitation to show how it is a valid form of writing instruction. She explains how learning, experience, and role playing are manifested in the brain and influence one's sense of self, one's identity. The book emphasizes that imitation can provide students with opportunities to perform habitually as writers, readers, and critical thinkers, enabling them to develop new understandings and confidence in their ability to improve. It also includes suggestions for classroom application, written by Craig A. Meyer. This book offers important insights for scholars and teachers of writing and composition, education, and communication studies.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Research in Writing Studies
Release date:	December 2022
First published:	2023
Authors:	Irene L. Clark
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	114
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-205198-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > General Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > General Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Social sciences > Education > Philosophy of education Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching skills & techniques Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Adult education Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Neurosciences
LSN:	1-03-205198-1
Barcode:	9781032051987

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