Title: Naming What We Know, Classroom Edition: Threshold Concepts of Writing Studies
Author: Linda Adler-Kassner and Elizabeth Wardle
Publisher: Utah State University Press
Content Description:
“Naming What We Know, Classroom Edition: Threshold Concepts of Writing Studies” by Linda Adler-Kassner and Elizabeth Wardle, published by Utah State University Press, offers a comprehensive exploration of fundamental concepts in the field of writing studies. This classroom edition provides educators and students with an accessible introduction to key ideas and theories shaping the study and practice of writing. The book delves into threshold conceptscore ideas that, once understood, transform learners’ understanding of a subject. Through engaging discussions and examples, Adler-Kassner and Wardle unpack these threshold concepts, such as genre, rhetoric, and identity, illuminating their significance for writing instruction and scholarship. Designed for classroom use, this edition includes pedagogical features to facilitate learning, such as discussion questions, writing activities, and further reading suggestions. “Naming What We Know, Classroom Edition” serves as an essential resource for educators and students alike, fostering deeper insights into the foundational principles of writing studies and their applications in academic and professional contexts.