Teaching The Universe Of Discourse
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A landmark work in composition theory and English education, Teaching the Universe of Discourse presents a bold, unified framework for understanding how language and communication develop in students from childhood through adulthood. James Moffett argues that writing and speaking exist on a vast spectrum — a universe of discourse — ranging from inner speech to formal, abstract exposition, and that effective teaching must honor this full continuum rather than isolating grammar drills and disconnected exercises. With intellectual rigor and pedagogical clarity, the text instructs educators on how to sequence language activities in ways that mirror authentic cognitive and social development, grounding theory in practical classroom application. Moffett's approach challenges conventional curriculum design, urging teachers to treat students as genuine communicators whose voices deserve cultivation across every mode of discourse. Influential since its original publication in 1968, this foundational text remains essential reading for anyone serious about the theory and practice of teaching writing and language arts.
Author: James Moffett
Format: Paperback
Published: 1953, Houghton Mifflin Company
Genre: Education theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark work in composition theory and English education, Teaching the Universe of Discourse presents a bold, unified framework for understanding how language and communication develop in students from childhood through adulthood. James Moffett argues that writing and speaking exist on a vast spectrum — a universe of discourse — ranging from inner speech to formal, abstract exposition, and that effective teaching must honor this full continuum rather than isolating grammar drills and disconnected exercises. With intellectual rigor and pedagogical clarity, the text instructs educators on how to sequence language activities in ways that mirror authentic cognitive and social development, grounding theory in practical classroom application. Moffett's approach challenges conventional curriculum design, urging teachers to treat students as genuine communicators whose voices deserve cultivation across every mode of discourse. Influential since its original publication in 1968, this foundational text remains essential reading for anyone serious about the theory and practice of teaching writing and language arts.