Teaching L2 Composition:

Purpose, Process, and Practice

Abstract

Learning how to write is a complex task in any language, but learning to write in a nonnative language presents its own special set of challenges. Teaching second language (L2) writing is about more than just creating lesson plans. It is about grounding classroom decisions in pedagogical principles supported from the research literature. Teaching L2 Composition: Purpose, Process, and Practice by Ferris and Hedgecock (2013) provides valuable information for a wide range of L2 professionals. Currently in its third edition, the book makes a useful reference to pre-service and in-service L2 writing professionals as well as writing centers which serve an L2 population.