The sociologist Erving Goffman's theory from over a half a century ago suggests that all communication between one or more individuals is essentially a performance. Considering the many critical arguments made that socio-political norms such as gender . . .

Where the teaching of First Year Writing is concerned, developing coursework that students find valuable is a daunting task. Considering that many students in these courses are neither interested in pursuing writing after the completion of their compu . . .

In “Pedagogy of Peace: Mindful Transition Spaces for Student-Veterans in First-Year Writing Classes,” I ask that composition teachers open spaces and build communities within the classroom that offer pathways for veterans to “come home.” I argue that . . .