Introducing Writing Across the Curriculum into China Feasibility and

Dr. Wu Dan’s Introducing Writing Across the Curriculum into China is an important and provocative research study that is broadly international in scope.Of particular significance for education in China, this book provides a historical analysis of writing

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Dan Wu

Introducing Writing Across the Curriculum into China Feasibility and Adaptation

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Dan Wu Humboldt College Xi’an International Studies University Xi’an Shaanxi People’s Republic of China

ISSN 2211-1921 ISBN 978-3-642-33095-7 DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-33096-4

ISSN 2211-193X (electronic) ISBN 978-3-642-33096-4 (eBook)

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To my mom, Xian Shengzhen, who has always supported me in seeking knowledge and exploring life with her love, care, wisdom, and perseverance

Acknowledgments

First and foremost, I want to thank my Co-Chairs, Andy Billings, and Art Young. Andy has guided me through several projects, on my dissertation committee when I was working on this project in Clemson University, including this one, with his insights, expertise, patience, and professionalism that have shaped me into the scholar that I could not have become without him. Art, one of the founding fathers of WAC, has opened my horizons and held my hand in exploring the field and the community. Their passion for research, care for students, and enthusiasm for life will cont