Dear readers,
I like my original title pretty well, but otherwise a much improved version of my recent post “At Least It’s An Ethos” is up at InsideHigherEd, along with an up-to-the-minute stream of commenters in various kinds of apoplectic states. God bless them, every one.
Many thanks to IHE for picking up the article, and for their invaluable editorial advice. Here’s the link.
-Kugelmass
Congratulations!
indeed!
I don’t think “various kinds of apoplectic states” accurately describes the full range of comments your article received. Many were measured and intelligent responses to an article that presents a limited perspective of the vast field of writing studies/rhetoric and composition.
I had so many questions after reading it – for example, why don’t you cite any composition theory that performs your characterization of it? Or reference popular rhetorics and readers that proves your characterization? Without even a brief reference to this material, your article remains at a level of generality that suggests your information is limited and misinformed.
Where have you taught composition and what sort of training (in terms of an orientation, pedagogy seminar, and peer advising) did you receive to introduce you to composition? I think someone gave you a rotten apple and called it rhetoric.