The Fort Hare writing centre: an integrated collaborative model for writing and language advancement
SOURCE: Changing spaces: writing centres and access to higher education
OUTPUT TYPE: Chapter in Monograph
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2011
TITLE AUTHOR(S): M.Skead, T.Twalo
SOURCE EDITOR(S): A.Archer, R.Richards
KEYWORDS: FORT HARE WRITING CENTRE, HIGHER EDUCATION, LITERACY, UNIVERSITIES, UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE
DEPARTMENT: Equitable Education and Economies (IED)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 6965
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/3654
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/3654
OUTPUT TYPE: Chapter in Monograph
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2011
TITLE AUTHOR(S): M.Skead, T.Twalo
SOURCE EDITOR(S): A.Archer, R.Richards
KEYWORDS: FORT HARE WRITING CENTRE, HIGHER EDUCATION, LITERACY, UNIVERSITIES, UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE
DEPARTMENT: Equitable Education and Economies (IED)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 6965
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/3654
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/3654
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Abstract
This chapter explicates the approach adopted by the writing centre, in particular its theoretical orientation, model overview, challenges and benefits as well as recommendation for further research and development.-
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