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Review of Writing in the Devil’s Tongue: A History of English Composition in China by Melissa Lisk

Writing in the Devil’s Tongue, peels away the ideologies that have been historically used to teach English, in order to show current composition instructors, how global English has transitioned from a dominant language to a transnational language that can negotiate between cultures to converge with other languages. This book provides insight into the way in which the English language can liberate, once it is disconnected from Western cultural practices. Through examining China’s historical and cultural background in teaching composition, author Xiaoye You shows composition instructors how a language can be woven into the tapestry of other traditional and political discourses. Understanding the relationship of culture to language is significant in teaching L2 writers’ composition. Culture and language connections can enhance one’s ability to create assignments that promote better writing while eliminating exclusion in the classroom. The examination of the cultural differences between languages will assist composition instructors in creating teaching strategies that will improve the success rate of ESL students in composition. 

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