Philosopher-Kings and Teacher-Researchers: The Charge of Anti-Intellectualism in Composition’s Theory Wars

Teaching English in the Two-Year College May 2001

Philosopher-Kings and Teacher-Researchers: The Charge of Anti-Intellectualism in Composition’s Theory Wars

Lance Svehla

Abstract

Discusses leveling a charge of anti-intellectualism against compositionists who demand that theory result in classroom practice. Suggests the charge ignores the material conditions and intellectual reasons for that demand. Concludes there is a crucial place for theory in composition, even theory for theory’s sake, but teaching in the composition classroom should be the center of the discipline, its epistemological heart.

Journal: Teaching English in the Two-Year College
Published: 2001-05-01
DOI: 10.58680/tetyc20011968
Open Access: Closed
Topics: multilingual writers

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