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Essentials of Linguistics, 2nd Edition - 2nd Edition
Copyright Year: 2022
Contributors: Anderson, Bjorkman, and Denis
Publisher: eCampusOntario
License: CC BY-NC-SA
This Second Edition of Essentials of Linguistics is considerably revised and expanded, including several new chapters, diverse language examples from signed and spoken languages, enhanced accessibility features, and an orientation towards equity and justice. While the primary audience is Canadian students of Introduction to Linguistics, it is also suitable for learners elsewhere, in online, hybrid, or in-person courses.
(11 reviews)
Linguistics for Teachers of English
Copyright Year: 2018
Contributor: Russell
Publisher: New Prairie Press
License: CC BY-NC-SA
The primary goals of this text are to acquaint prospective teachers of English with certain aspects of the history, structure, and use of the English Language. Through considering the nature of the English language; how language and culture are interconnected as well as how it is acquired and how and why it changes, readers will come to a fuller understanding of sociolinguistics. This text discusses the nature of language, as well as how it is acquired; how and why languages change, and how the English language in particular has changed (and continues to change); why different varieties of English have developed, and why they continue to be used; how linguists have attempted to account for the (ir)regularities of English; how language and culture are related; and how linguistics can be used as a tool in the classroom. This text presents important topics for English teachers to know: the relationship between “standard” and “nonstandard” dialects, how and why language varies, how we can make informed decisions about what is “right” and “wrong” in language use, and generally how a sound knowledge of how language works can inform and benefit the pedagogical strategies needed to develop as a teacher. Ultimately, I want readers to think about language in ways not thought of before: objectively, passionately, critically, analytically, and logically. This allows readers to move beyond memorization of facts to original thought (which is sort of like the difference between knowing how to add and subtract, and being able to balance a checkbook).
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Who Teaches Writing
Copyright Year: 2021
Contributors: Branson, Brooks, Cadman, Cephus, Childers, Devore, Sicari, Hogg, and Horton
Publisher: Oklahoma State University
License: CC BY
Who Teaches Writing is an open teaching and learning resource being used in English Composition classes at Oklahoma State University. It was authored by contributors from Oklahoma State University and also includes invited chapters from faculty and staff at institutions both inside and outside of Oklahoma. Contributors include faculty from various departments, contingent faculty and staff, and graduate instructors. One purpose of the resource is to provide short, relatively jargon-free chapters geared toward undergraduate students taking First-Year Composition. Support for this project was provided in part by OpenOKState and Oklahoma State University Libraries.
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Reflexiones sobre nuestra lengua
Copyright Year: 2020
Contributors: Hernández and Esteban Hernández
Publisher: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
License: CC BY-NC-SA
Reflexiones sobre nuestra lengua se compone de ocho unidades temáticas pertinentes a la realidad social de los hablantes de español como lengua de herencia en los Estados Unidos. Además de enfocarse en la escritura como un proceso, se enfatiza el desarrollo de una conciencia sociolingüística y crítica del lenguaje en esta población estudiantil.
(2 reviews)
Writing Guide with Handbook
Copyright Year: 2021
Contributors: Robinson, Jerskey, and Fulwiller
Publisher: OpenStax
License: CC BY
Writing Guide with Handbook aligns to the goals, topics, and objectives of many first-year writing and composition courses. It is organized according to relevant genres, and focuses on the writing process, effective writing practices or strategies—including graphic organizers, writing frames, and word banks to support visual learning—and conventions of usage and style. The text includes an editing and documentation handbook, which provides information on grammar and mechanics, common usage errors, and citation styles.
(7 reviews)
Foundations of American Education: A Critical Lens
Copyright Year: 2021
Contributors: Wells and Clayton
Publisher: VIVA
License: CC BY-NC-SA
In this survey text, readers will explore the foundations of American education through a critical lens. Topics include the teaching profession, influences on student learning, philosophical and historical foundations, structures of schools, ethical and legal issues, curriculum, classroom environment, and the path forward.
(1 review)
Elementary Mandarin
Copyright Year: 2019
Contributor: Polley
Publisher: LibreTexts
License: CC BY-NC-SA
This course is designed for learners with no background in Chinese. It introduces basic structures of the Mandarin Chinese language with emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will gain these four skills in standard Mandarin Chinese, attaining approximately the Novice-High level on the ACTFL-ETS (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency scale. Topics of conversation include basic greetings, names, family, work, study, and hobbies.
(1 review)
Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers of English
Copyright Year: 2020
Contributors: Kochem, Ghosh, Compton, and Cotos
Publisher: Iowa State University
License: CC BY-NC-SA
Welcome to Oral Communication for Non-native Speakers of English!
(3 reviews)
Knowing Home: Braiding Indigenous Science with Western Science Book 1
Copyright Year: 2016
Contributors: Snively and Williams
Publisher: University of Victoria
License: CC BY-NC-SA
Knowing Home attempts to capture the creative vision of Indigenous scientific knowledge and technology that is derived from an ecology of a home place. The traditional wisdom component of Indigenous Science—the values and ways of decision-making—assists humans in their relationship with each other, the land and water, and all of creation. Indigenous perspectives have the potential to give insight and guidance to the kind of environmental ethics and deep understanding that we must gain as we attempt to solve the increasingly complex problems of the 21st century.
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Self-directed multimodal learning in higher education
Copyright Year: 2020
Contributor: Olivier
Publisher: AOSIS Publishing
License: CC BY-NC-SA
This book aims to provide an overview of theoretical and practical considerations in terms of self-directed multimodal learning within the university context. Multimodal learning is approached in terms of the levels of multimodality and specifically blended learning and the mixing of modes of delivery (contact and distance education). As such, this publication will provide a unique snapshot of multimodal practices within higher education through a self-directed learning epistemological lens. The book covers issues such as what self-directed multimodal learning entails, mapping of specific publications regarding blended learning, blended learning in mathematics, geography, natural science and computer literacy, comparative experiences in distance education as well as situated and culturally appropriate learning in multimodal contexts.
(1 review)