Writing Imitation and Performance

<p>This book reconsiders imitation as a valuable pedagogical approach in Writing Studies. Countering concerns about product-oriented teaching formulaic writing paternalistic or elitist pedagogy and plagiarism the book maintains that the use of imitation can offer a writer greater insight and help to develop a clear writerly identity.</p><p>Positing that writers often use imitation as a step toward developing new directions structures and styles and that this imitation is indeed a form of performance the author explores the neuropsychological aspect of imitation to show how it is a valid form of writing instruction. She explains how learning experience and role playing are manifested in the brain and influence one’s sense of self one’s identity. The book emphasizes that imitation can provide students with opportunities to perform habitually as writers readers and critical thinkers enabling them to develop new understandings and confidence in their ability to improve. It also includes suggestions for classroom application written by Craig A. Meyer.</p><p>This book offers important insights for scholars and teachers of writing and composition education and communication studies.</p>