Exploring through Writing: A Process Approach to ESL Composition [Paperback]

Ann Raimes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1992 | ISBN-10: 0312047703 | ISBN-13: 978-0312047702 | Edition: 2

An anthology of readings, and a handbook of grammar troublespots all in one volume. The Student's Book provides a thematically arranged collection of photos and readings, with topics ranging from culture and society, to environmental concerns, to work and family. It features a guide to the 21 most common grammar problems, with self-tests and exercises. It also contains information on research papers, documentation styles, and essay examinations.

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Book Description

An anthology of readings, and a handbook of grammar troublespots all in one volume.

Product Details

• Paperback: 398 pages
• Publisher: St Martins Press; 2 edition (March 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312047703
• ISBN-13: 978-0312047702
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,409,074 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ann Raimes was born and educated in England and the U.S. (University of London, Oxford University, and Cornell). A few years ago, she retired from full-time teaching at Hunter College, where she was a professor of English for thirty-two years. With its 21,000 ethnically diverse students, many of whom are immigrants or born to immigrant families, Hunter is known as "an urban leader in educating a diverse student body." In addition to teaching undergraduate composition courses, ESL writing courses, and graduate courses in rhetoric and composition, Ann was in charge of the Developmental English Program (1,500 students) for ten years and directed the first-year composition course (75+ sections), working with a colleague to establish and direct a still-thriving writing center. She also was a member of the Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the College Preparatory Initiative and served as one of the first Chairs of the CUNY ESL Council, Chair of the TESOL Publications Committee, and Chair of the CUNY ESL Task Force. Ann has also published many research and theoretical articles and has been a frequent presenter at conferences. Her articles have appeared in TESOL Quarterly, Language Learning, College English, College ESL, and other journals and anthologies. She is also the author of ten textbooks (writing, ESL, and grammar), many in several editions.