top of page
Writer's pictureAmanda Melton

Review: Naming What We Know, Concepts of Writing Studies edited by Linda Adler-Kassner +1


It is that name of year again for many young people - school is in full swing. I only have one class, but that doesn't mean I'm not busy with school and other obligations. With pursuing a degree, I've come to know that getting an education is not set in four years or two, it is set in whatever else is going on in your life. And I'm glad I haven't run myself to the ground stressing about four plus classes per semester and a job.


So, we had to read this excellent book for my small introduction class.


Naming What We Know. Threshold Concepts of Writing Studies, Classroom Edition. Edited by Linda Adler-Kassner and Elizabeth Wardle.





I love this book, the concepts it holds, and our classroom discussions on these pieces. It comes in a compact, 80-page booklet (the piece itself, not including index or references) that brings about a different form of ideas. The concepts are obvious but not something the reader thinks about daily. It truly is naming what we know in the writing categories but it brings them to light so beginners can see what being in these studies is about.


I enjoy how the concepts are introduced and then smaller, more precise concepts under those (like Concept 1 and 1.2 or 3 and 3.5, etc.). It pulls the reader in to grasp the overall concepts and ideals that are being presented.


While I know there is a bigger, perhaps better edition, I think this small one really wraps up what writing studies and writing in general is. It fits into the class structure currently and I can't wait to develop my understanding of my craft as well as the academic aspects of this degree as well.


For You


As always, if you have a book recommendation, read this blog and leave your suggestion!

Comments


bottom of page