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Rethinking Creative Writing in Higher Education: Programs and Practices That Work
Author(s): Stephanie Vanderslice (Author)
- Publisher: The Professional and Higher Partnership
- Publication Date: 8 Nov. 2011
- Language: English
- Print length: 152 pages
- ISBN-10: 190707631X
- ISBN-13: 9781907076312
Book Description
In this passionate, iconoclastic, survey of Creative Writing as an academic discipline, Stephanie Vanderslice provides a provocative critique of existing practice. She challenges enduring myths surrounding creative writing – not least, that writers learn most from workshops. Through case studies of best practice from America and elsewhere, Vanderslice provides a vision of change, showing how undergraduate and postgraduate programs can be reformed to re-engage with contemporary culture.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘This is a brave, serious, passionate and entertaining book’ – Dr Steve May, Head of Department, Creative Writing, Bath Spa University and author of Doing Creative Writing. ‘Thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and altogether important book’ – Erika Dreifus (erikadreifus.com blog)
About the Author
Stephanie Vanderslice, MFA, PhD, is Associate Professor of Writing, University of Central Arkansas. She is also an Associate Editor of New Writing. Her previous publications include Stephanie Vanderslice & Kelly Ritter (eds), Can It Really Be Taught?: Resisting Lore in Creative Writing Pedagogy ( Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 2007) and articles in: College Composition and Communication; College English; Journal of Writing in Education; New Writing; and Profession.
