In Defense of Difficulty: Fostering Student Engagement with Complicated Texts
| Role | Name as printed | Affiliation as printed | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | KC Culver | University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL → University of Miami | |
| Presenters | Benjamin Alsup | University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL → University of Miami | In Over Our Heads: Composing the ‘Difficult Classroom’ |
| Presenters | Zachary Hickman | University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL → University of Miami | Spanning the Golden Gate: Developing the Writer’s Habits of Mind |
| Presenters | Martha Otis | University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL → University of Miami | The Difficulties with Difficulty: Practical Obstacles to Complicating Our Classrooms |
Source
NCTE's program, near page 244 of the file. Names link to a person page only for people listed at two or more conventions.
Cite as: Conference on College Composition and Communication. “In Defense of Difficulty: Fostering Student Engagement with Complicated Texts.” 2005 Convention Program, San Francisco, session L.8. Via CCCC Program Reader, November 2, 2026.