Article

Exploring the Contexts of U.S.-Mexican Border Writing Programs

Authors

Beth Brunk-Chavez, University of Texas at El Paso
Kate Mangelsdorf, University of Texas at El PasoFollow
Patricia Wojahn, New Mexico State University
Alfredo Urzua-Beltran, San Diego State University
Omar Montoya, New Mexico State University
Barry Thatcher, New Mexico State University
Kathryn Valentine, San Diego State University

Publication Date

January 2015

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Transnational Writing Program Administration.

Volume

Logan: University of Utah Press.

Abstract

This chapter reports on the results of a study on the writing programs at New Mexico State University and the University of Texas at El Paso, with particular emphasis on administrative structures for multilingual students. The concept of a transnational writing program is developed and refined. This book won the 2017 Outstanding Book Award from the Conference on College Composition and Communication.