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Can It Really Be Taught?: Resisting Lore in Creative Writing Pedagogy,Used
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The process of creativity is shrouded in mystery and lore, but that doesn't mean that the teaching of creative writing has to remain in the dark.Can It Really Be Taught? shines a bright light on creative writing pedagogy, with a special focus on that hallmark of fiction and poetry classes everywhere the workshop in order to discover what works, what doesn't, and what is purely apocryphal.Can It Really Be Taught? offers a critical look at the pedagogical lore of creative writing that has been, up until now, accepted unquestioningly. Fifteen experienced teachers and researchers analyze longaccepted elements and theories of teaching creative writing, such as: workshop practices the canon of creativewriting craft books the criteria for grading (including the myth of the easy A) ways to use the mythologized presence of the writer in film. In examining these pedagogical practices and the thinking behind them, as well as the reasons for their popularity,Can It Really Be Taught? offers a range of best practices grounded in relevant theory and based on research, experience, and success.Teachers solely responsible for creative writing, along with faculty and graduate students from all of English, will find great value in the thoughtprovoking essays withinCan It Really Be Taught? Let creativity have its mystery, but take the mystery out of teaching creative writing. ReadCan It Really Be Taught? and join a new conversation on creative writing's fundamental importance to English studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Can It Really Be Taught?' A: 'Can It Really Be Taught?' focuses on creative writing pedagogy, particularly examining traditional workshop practices, grading criteria, and the myths surrounding creative writing teaching.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Kelly Ritter, who is an experienced teacher and researcher in the field of creative writing.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: This book is beneficial for teachers of creative writing, faculty, and graduate students in English, offering critical insights into teaching practices and theories.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Can It Really Be Taught?' contains 136 pages, making it a concise read for those interested in creative writing pedagogy.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, which is common for educational texts.
- Q: When was 'Can It Really Be Taught?' published? A: The book was published on February 28, 2007, with its release date being March 14, 2007.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is classified as 'Acceptable' condition, indicating it may have some wear but is still usable.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: 'Can It Really Be Taught?' is a first edition, providing readers with the original insights from the author.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in this book? A: Key themes include the analysis of creative writing workshop practices, the relevance of craft books, grading criteria, and the mythologized presence of writers in film.
- Q: Can the book help improve creative writing teaching methods? A: Yes, the book offers a range of best practices grounded in theory and experience, aimed at enhancing creative writing teaching methods.