Presenter: Anjee DiSanto (Chonbuk National University)
Abstract:
Adapted from a previous KOTESOL conference session, this presentation will offer simple yet versatile advice to improve the teaching of writing (and more!) by musing on the ways in which teaching writing bears a resemblance to the process of writing itself, particularly fiction. Through the quotes and advice of authors ranging from Mark Twain to Stephen King, seven key tips will be covered to benefit those teaching at almost any level, but primarily high-beginner and up. This advice of the writing masters is often poignant, sometimes humorous. Though in most cases the wisdom was meant for aspiring novelists, there are strong themes present to boost us up as inspiring teachers as well. The goal is to use these insights to make writing more salient, accessible, and practical in the classroom. In bridging the gap between author and educator, the presenter will also offer her own related observations collected from seven years of teaching various levels of second-language writing.
Biography:
Anjee DiSanto holds an M.A. in Communication from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, her inspiring home city. Since making the leap to the East, she has lectured for seven years at Chonbuk National University, where she now teaches a variety of advanced writing courses to English education majors, and has traveled to almost 40 countries. She has no plans to stop teaching—or traveling. DiSanto hopes to publish not only her own writing textbook but also a novel of the literary fiction genre within the coming years, feeding off of the creativity of her students and the captivating environment of Korea.
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