Donna J. Kain

2 articles
  1. Constructing Genre: A Threefold Typology
    Abstract

    Much genre research focuses on genre as typified, recurring discursive actions used by members of discourse communities. This article discusses the role of genre in a project that includes participants from different discourse communities. The participants created a single text to assist multiple audiences to ensure that buildings and facilities are accessible to people with disabilities. The author proposes a functional framework for considering the role of genre knowledge on the cross-disciplinary project.

    doi:10.1207/s15427625tcq1404_2
  2. Teacher-Centered versus Student-Centered: Balancing Constraint and Theory in the Composition Classroom
    doi:10.1215/15314200-3-1-104