Young Adult Literature in the Composition Classroom

Young Adult Literature in the Composition Classroom

Tamara Girardi

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Editorial:
McFarland and Company, Inc.
Año de edición:
2018
Materia
Creación literaria y guías de creación literaria
ISBN:
9781476669953
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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.

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