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W. Ross Winterowd | |
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| Born | 24 January, 1930 Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Died | 18 October, 2011 Los Angeles, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Professor of English and rhetoric at USC and a scholar and writer in the fields of rhetoric and composition. |
| Known for | Rhetoric, Composition Studies, Writing Pedagogy |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Utah State University (B.A.), University of Utah (Ph.D.) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Rhetoric, Composition, Literary Theory |
| Notable works | The Rhetoric of the "Other" Literature,*Writing and Teaching Writing |
Early life and education
[edit]W. Ross Winterowd was born on January 24, 1930, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He earned his B.S. from Utah State University in 1952.[1] After finishing his undergraduate education, Winterowd served in the United States Army for three years, from 1952 to 1955.[2] Following his military service, he pursued higher education at the University of Utah, where he obtained his Ph.D. in 1965 at the age of 35.[1] His academic journey led him to focus on the interdisciplinary connections between rhetoric, linguistics, and education, which then became the foundation of his work.[3]
Teaching career
[edit]Winterowd began teaching as an instructor at Carson College from 1955 to 1956, followed by roles as a teaching assistant at Kansas University from 1956 to 1957 and the University of Utah from 1957 to 1960. He was then an instructor and assistant professor at the University of Montana from 1962 to 1966.
At the University of Southern California he held positions as an associate professor and professor from 1966 to 1971.[1] [2] During this time he was the founder and director of the Ph.D. program in Rhetoric, Linguistics, and Literature and received the Bruce R. McElderry Professorship in 1971.[1] He mentored many graduate students while working on their dissertations.[2] Winterowd's personal insight and teaching experiences he was able to empathize the importance of preparing students for critical and reflective thinking.[4]
He also examined the evolution of the English departments, addressing the tensions between traditional literary studies and emerging disciplines like rhetoric, composition, and literacy analysis. His work highlighted the shift within English departments from classical studies to modern focuses, such as rhetoric and composition, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the development of these disciplines.[1][5][3]
Notable Awards
[edit]- Bruce R. McElderry Professor at USC (1971): Recognized for his academic contributions and service to the field of composition and rhetoric.[2]
- 1998 USC Emeriti Center and Emeriti Center College’s Honorary Borchard Lectureship for exemplifying a lifetime of scholarly production.[2]
- 2010 CCCC Exemplar Award for his achievements in rhetoric and composition, honoring W. Ross Winterowd’s pioneering work in advancing composition theory, rhetorical studies, and pedagogy.[1]
Selected Publications
[edit]Books
[edit]- Winterowd, W. Ross. (1968). Rhetoric: A synthesis. Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (1975). Contemporary rhetoric: A conceptual background with readings. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (1986). Composition/rhetoric: A synthesis. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (1987). The history of rhetoric and the teaching of writing. National Council of Teachers of English.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (1989). The culture and politics of literacy. Oxford University Press.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (1990). The rhetoric of the “other” literature. University of Pittsburgh Press.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (1991). Writing and teaching writing: A comprehensive handbook for writing teachers. Longman.
- Winterowd, W. Ross., & Blum, J. (1994). A teacher’s introduction to composition in the rhetorical tradition. National Council of Teachers of English.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (1998). The English department: A personal and institutional history. Southern Illinois University Press.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (2003). (Ed.). Literacy: A critical sourcebook. Bedford/St. Martin's.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (2004). Searching for faith: A skeptic’s journey. Parlor Press.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (2007). Senior citizens writing. Parlor Press.
Articles
[edit]- Winterowd, W. Ross. (1970). The grammar-grammar of coherence. College Composition and Communication, 31(8), 828-835.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (1973). Topics’ and levels in the composing process. College Composition and Communication, 34(5), 701-709.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (1976). The rhetorical transaction of reading. College Composition and Communication, 27(2), 123-135.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (1976). The rhetoric of beneficence, authority, ethical commitment, and the negative. Philosophy and Rhetoric, 9(2), 65-83.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (1980). Developing a composition program. In A. Freedman & I. Pringle (Eds.), Reinventing the rhetorical tradition (pp. 157-171). Canadian Council of Teachers of English.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (1985). The politics of meaning. College English, 12(2), 177-179.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (1987). The purification of literature and rhetoric. Rhetoric Review, 49(3), 257-273.
- Winterowd, W. Ross. (1992). I.A. Richards, literary theory, and romantic composition. Composition Studies, 11(1), 59-78
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Murray, Patricia Y.; Guinn, Dorothy M. (1998). "Special Section Introduction". JAC. 18 (3): 409–412. ISSN 2162-5190.
- ^ a b c d e "In Memoriam, W. Ross Winterowd, 80". News and Events. 2011-02-07. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ a b Banniste, Linda; O'Connor, Kevin (Fall 1996). "Interview with W. Ross Winterowd". The Writing Instructor. 16 (1): 35–41 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Howard, Rebecca Moore (2001). "Review of The English Department: A Personal and Institutional History". JAC. 21 (1): 228–230. ISSN 2162-5190.
- ^ "Remembering W. Ross Winterowd | The Writing Instructor". www.writinginstructor.org. Retrieved 2024-11-28.