ABSTRACT
This chapter will discuss how the concept of genre has been reconceptualized in Writing Studies and explain its importance in helping students fulfill the expectations of writing assignments more effectively, not only in a Composition course, but also in other venues, both academic and professional. It includes topics that are often discussed in the context of genre, such as the relationship between genre and identity, the issue of transfer, and the role of threshold concepts in facilitating transfer. The chapter addresses controversies associated with genre—the issue of whether genre can be taught explicitly, the question concerning which genres should be taught in writing classes, the relationship between genre and creativity, and the possibilities for transfer between print and new media genres.
