tag:open.umn.edu,2005:/opentextbooks/subjects/humanities?page=3Open Textbook Library - Humanities Textbooks2023-11-01T04:38:40Zhttps://open.umn.edu/assets/common/favicon/favicon-1594c2156c95ca22b1a0d803d547e5892bb0e351f682be842d64927ecda092e7.icohttps://open.umn.edu/assets/library/otl_logo-f9161d5c999f5852b38260727d49b4e7d7142fc707ec9596a5256a778f957ffc.png15342023-11-01T04:46:24Z2023-11-20T15:14:02ZReading Social Science Methods<img alt="Read more about Reading Social Science Methods" title="Reading Social Science Methods cover image" class="cover " width="845" height="1096" data-controller="cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTAyNDMsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--9788fb7312b07cf4b1563434e2522eed5d9645b9/Screenshot%202023-10-31%20at%2011.39.16%20PM.png" />Science has great potential to benefit society, but this potential comes with risks as well. Directed at introductory level social science and humanities majors, this textbook teaches the rules and limits of social science methods. Reisner starts from the assumption that it is not necessary to be able to do research to read and judge the soundness of research publications. The chapters guide students through an explicit set of rules for reading research articles developed from three common research methods: content analysis, survey research, and experimental method.10202023-11-01T00:00:00Z2024-01-14T06:51:44ZComunidades<img alt="Read more about Comunidades" title="Comunidades cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="525" data-controller="cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTA2NzUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--defdfabeeeab33b4964c1f4df7fad66392885cc7/Comunidades-mockup-6-x-9-350x525.png" />This is a textbook for first-semester Spanish with a focus on the cultural products, practices and perspectives of Spanish-speaking communities in the world today. This text is designed to build students’ cultural and communicative proficiency at the novice level through interaction with authentic resources and real-life video conversations featuring native Spanish speakers living in the American Midwest. Each chapter includes interactive activities focused on each of the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal and presentational), at least one Integrated Performance Assessment, exercises with automated feedback and prompts that promote cross-cultural comparisons through research and reflection.15312023-10-25T03:52:19Z2023-10-25T03:52:19ZElementary Swahili: Lugha na Utamaduni<img alt="Read more about Elementary Swahili: Lugha na Utamaduni" title="Elementary Swahili: Lugha na Utamaduni cover image" class="cover " width="400" height="638" data-controller="cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTAxNTIsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--013ad6803bbaa4dc85d6b25f3fb788c6e5f74689/cover.png" />Elementary Swahili: Lugha na Utamaduni is intended for both heritage and non-heritage elementary Swahili learners. It introduces the learners to aspects of Standard Swahili language and culture with the view of enhancing their intercultural competence in Swahili. The topics are well-integrated to enable the learners to easily apply what they learn in each topic into their daily interactions in Swahili about themselves, family, friends, immediate world, and East Africa. Thus, at the end of Elementary Swahili, learners should be able to carry out basic conversations in Swahili about themselves, their world, and East Africa. Further, the coursebook will incorporate common Swahili cultural practices in all the topics with the view of enhancing the learners’ intercultural competence.15212023-10-21T18:54:57Z2023-12-25T15:27:52ZAntropología Alimentaria<img alt="Read more about Antropología Alimentaria" title="Antropología Alimentaria cover image" class="cover " width="1131" height="1600" data-controller="cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTAwOTUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--d3e313b128e14e3f7cfde1470089ddaeb964cb3d/submission_39_39_coverImage_es_ES.jpg" />El libro presenta una exploración profunda de la relación entre la alimentación y la evolución humana. Inicia descifrando los cambios dietéticos de los primeros homínidos y cómo estos cambios influenciaron su desarrollo físico y cognitivo, desde la dentición hasta el aumento del tamaño cerebral. Luego analiza la influencia cultural y sociopolítica en la dieta de antiguas civilizaciones como Egipto, Roma y China. Se destaca la alimentación en culturas precolombinas, resaltando la diversidad agrícola, sus prácticas sostenibles y la conexión cósmica con la tierra. Aborda también, la Revolución Industrial y cómo transformó los patrones alimentarios, llevando a problemas de salud en la modernidad. También se discute la "revolución verde" y las tecnologías para mejorar la producción alimentaria. Y finalmente se explica sobre la sostenibilidad en los sistemas alimentarios y las innovaciones para el futuro, como la carne de laboratorio y la nutrición basada en insectos. El libro concluye reconociendo la nutrición como una ciencia multidisciplinaria, que busca garantizar la salud y calidad de vida. Esta obra es el resultado de un esfuerzo colectivo de académicos que buscan entender la alimentación humana desde sus orígenes hasta el presente.15092023-10-15T22:04:11Z2023-10-15T22:04:11ZTeaching Apparel Production<img alt="Read more about Teaching Apparel Production" title="Teaching Apparel Production cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="436" data-controller="cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6OTg4MywicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--bb5bf850b79b44bc3670949c4d2fe81ebc300c4c/Textbook-Cover-VCS2-350x436.jpg" />This text was written to provide students and teacher candidates with an introductory understanding of the skills associated with teaching apparel production. The book is broken into units and chapters that focus on essential skills for constructing garments and, more specifically, teaching others how to construct apparel and apparel-related products. Readers are invited to explore this text in any order, as it is not necessary to read each unit or chapter in sequence. Embedded within each chapter are key concepts related to the topic, pedagogical tips and tricks, a variety of resources, and references15082023-10-15T21:57:07Z2024-03-11T13:35:14ZLanguage Encounters on the French Colonial Mississippi<img alt="Read more about Language Encounters on the French Colonial Mississippi" title="Language Encounters on the French Colonial Mississippi cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="467" data-controller="cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6OTg4MCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--41c32b75236dcddc7f65fe2e15dfbcdc8ce5a6b0/EthnohistoricReviewMississippi-1-350x467.jpeg" />N/A14832023-09-20T00:14:10Z2023-09-28T15:47:21ZElements of Creative Writing<img alt="Read more about Elements of Creative Writing" title="Elements of Creative Writing cover image" class="cover " width="495" height="640" data-controller="cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6OTQ3MiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--8904451a5d1055a26156d3e77f834496957ad344/medium-7e48b56f47456a721c12a1edbc5c39b5.jpg" />This free and open access textbook introduces new writers to some basic elements of the craft of creative writing in the genres of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. The authors—Rachel Morgan, Jeremy Schraffenberger, and Grant Tracey—are editors of the North American Review, the oldest and one of the most well-regarded literary magazines in the United States. They’ve selected nearly all of the readings and examples (more than 60) from writing that has appeared in NAR pages over the years. Because they had a hand in publishing these pieces originally, their perspective as editors permeates this book. As such, they hope that even seasoned writers might gain insight into the aesthetics of the magazine as they analyze and discuss some reasons this work is so remarkable—and therefore teachable. This project was supported by NAR staff and funded via the UNI Textbook Equity Mini-Grant Program.14912023-09-14T15:25:21Z2023-09-14T15:25:21ZBasic English for Teaching Korean 수업이 참 쉬워지는 한국어 교실 기초 영어<img alt="Read more about Basic English for Teaching Korean 수업이 참 쉬워지는 한국어 교실 기초 영어" title="Basic English for Teaching Korean 수업이 참 쉬워지는 한국어 교실 기초 영어 cover image" class="cover " width="791" height="1114" data-controller="cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6OTUzMywicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--772bac58522c636745f5513a7f0a8223c27ade2b/Screenshot%202023-09-14%20at%2010.11.01%20AM.png" />The book is titled "Basic English for Teaching Korean," and its primary audience consists of Korean teachers whose native language is not English and who plan to work in an English-speaking country. Given the increasing global demand for learning the Korean language, many individuals aspire to become Korean instructors. Among these future Korean educators, there are those who lack confidence in their English speaking skills and seek guidance on effectively teaching the Korean language using clear and fluent English. They are also interested in acquiring the appropriate terminology and expressions for conveying aspects of the Korean language and culture when instructing in the classroom. Within this book, we will offer a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on how to teach the Korean language in English. "수업이 참 쉬워지는 한국어 교실 기초 영어"는 영어 실력이 부족하다고 느끼시거나 영어에 자신감이 없으 신 한국어 선생님들이 수업에 필요한 영어를 쉽게 익힐 수 있도록 구성한 책 입니다. 생소한 영어가 아닌, 우리가 알고 있는 영어를 최대한 활용 할 수 있도록 핵심적인 내용을 간결하게 담는 데 초점을 두었습니다. 책은 한 학기의 흐름에 맞추어 ‘수업 소개-수업 진행-수업 마무리’의 세 파트로 구분됩니다. 각 파트를 이루는 챕터들은 세부 상황으로 구 분하여 핵심 단어와 표현, 응용 문장과 대화를 수록했습니다. 설레는 학기의 시작부터 마음 따뜻해지는 학기 마무리까지 이 책 한 권으로 선생님들께 도움을 드릴 수 있다면 좋겠습니다.12092023-08-31T23:31:26Z2023-08-31T23:31:26ZComprehensive Musicianship, A Practical Resource<img alt="Read more about Comprehensive Musicianship, A Practical Resource" title="Comprehensive Musicianship, A Practical Resource cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="453" data-controller="cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6OTQ4NiwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--cef2529f531aa81f99ddbc3f8441bef9267b39f2/CompMusic_Cover1-350x453.png" />This OER presents an integrated suite of learning resources developed for the core music theory and musicianship curriculum at the University of Northern Iowa School of Music. It provides a more comprehensive symbiosis of musicianship and music theory learning than can be found in existing textbooks, including engaging and progressive video demonstrations and interactive listening and vocal exercises that integrate musical knowledge with foundational musical skills.14842023-08-31T00:13:59Z2023-12-18T14:29:59Z¡Voy en camino!<img alt="Read more about ¡Voy en camino!" title="¡Voy en camino! cover image" class="cover " width="350" height="453" data-controller="cover" data-placeholder="/assets/common/placeholder-0e0607cbc50663ddb9e8fd188058bcd2630c730ef6ee322801278607b7d5af8e.png" src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6OTQ3OSwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--7e81b2c7aa349dc671f1ced2cbe42bef4ce4e495/Open-Education_Pressbooks_VoyenCamino-Cover-350x453.jpg" />¡Voy en camino! means “I’m on my way” in Spanish. Since learning an additional language and the culture is a journey in itself, ¡Voy en camino! captures the voyage to get there. ¡Voy en camino! has been created to serve the first two introductory Spanish language courses at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) and to solidify our commitment to Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC). All units of study are designed to be interactive with embedded audio, videos and links for learners to practice the material along the way. Learners can self-pace and self-test their knowledge both individually and with the assistance of an instructor. ¡Voy en camino! has plenty of opportunities to practice writing and speaking with downloadable capabilities becoming a Spanish teaching and learning tool that promotes and supports sustainable renewable learning. With its digital format and open publication ¡Voy en camino! is also meant to join the Spanish teaching open education community and provide access to learning to interested users along the way.
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