Young Adult Literature in the Composition Classroom
Essays on Practical Application
Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Children&, Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Writing & Publishing, Composition & Creative Writing
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781476633480 | |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers | Publication: | August 15, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781476633480 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
| Publication: | August 15, 2018 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Young adult literature holds an exceptional place in modern American popular culture. Accessible to readers of all levels, it captures a diverse audience and tends to adapt to the big screen in an exciting way. With its wide readership, YAL sparks interesting discussions inside and outside of the classroom. This collection of new essays examines how YAL has impacted college composition courses, primarily focusing on the first year. Contributors discuss popular YA stories, their educational potential, and possibilities for classroom discussion and exercise.
Young adult literature holds an exceptional place in modern American popular culture. Accessible to readers of all levels, it captures a diverse audience and tends to adapt to the big screen in an exciting way. With its wide readership, YAL sparks interesting discussions inside and outside of the classroom. This collection of new essays examines how YAL has impacted college composition courses, primarily focusing on the first year. Contributors discuss popular YA stories, their educational potential, and possibilities for classroom discussion and exercise.
