The sharing of information, the expression of self and the representation of the world around us, categorizes three reasons for writing. When words and thoughts become visible and able to be experienced by others through the ages, a society would consider this writing. All cultures have language and communication through sounds, and most cultures have a written symbol, which translates that message to others visually. We create written explanations, expressions, and observations to keep for ourselves or share with the world around us.
Writing provides a window into the souls of societies through time and continues to evolve around the world. Writing of genres with purpose and audience has become practically limitless, with new language and communication making new ways to write for an audience. Writing continues to change and continues to capture audiences’ interest, excitement, or relevancy. Writing will continue to change with the culture which cradles its’ writers.
For me, your reference to sound and to the cultural invites consideration of emerging forms like digital storytelling as text.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best writing instructors, and by far the best teacher I ever had, advised me that the key to writing is that human connection. As a professional geared more towards technical writing, that was initially hard for me appreciate. I learned soon that whether writing prose, poetry or even a grant proposal, ultimately we are connecting with other humans. The extent to which we share of ourselves and really make that connection determines how successful the work is. It sounds from your post that you subscribe to that philosophy as well. I also agree that allowing for more and different forms of communication in class (such as on line) allows more output from students that may not have contributed previously.
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