Storying the World: The Contributions of Carl Leggo on Language and Poetry

This book celebrates Carl Leggo's work in curriculum studies, English language arts, literacy and life writing, poetry, and arts education, highlighting his contributions across interrelated fields of inquiry. It extends the discussion and conversation of curriculum studies and is enhanced with original poetry by Leggo, a renowned poet, scholar, and teacher.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Celebrating the remarkable contributions of Carl Leggo over the past three decades, this comprehensive book showcases his extensive work in curriculum studies, English language arts, literacy and life writing, poetry, and arts education. Organized into three thematic sections—Loving Language, Narrating Ruminations, and Storying the World—the volume highlights Leggo's interdisciplinary endeavors, encompassing narrative and poetic inquiry, contemplative inquiry, and social fiction. The text not only extends the discourse of curriculum studies but is further enriched with a selection of original poetry penned by this exceptional poet, scholar, and teacher. Beyond his groundbreaking work at the University of British Columbia, Leggo's profound influence on graduate education across the English-speaking world is widely recognized. This volume serves as a tribute to his immense contribution in the contemporary era of academic transformation and growth.

Weight: 378g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367641818