The Boundaries Are Not Absolute

I find it interesting that Recchio uses a Bakhtinian approach when commenting on student papers. I like the idea that he is teaching the student theory as he provides her with guidance as to how to structure her argument. Bakhtin’s idea that language has already been “configured” is an important one to discuss when teaching writing (446). This seems to be important in regards to audience and when dealing with modes of structuring an argument. It also allows the student to better understand texts that they read, as they are saturated with someone else’s words. As Recchio illustrated in this article, he is able to make the revision process easier on the student by detailing the points in the paper that need to be redirected and looked over. I haven’t really thought of such approach, but it makes sense when you’re dealing with writing about theory and performing an analysis because, as a writer, one has to be on point in terms of theme.