Key Concepts in Communication and Cultural Studies
Key Concepts in Communication and Cultural Studies is an introductory guide for those who need to "come to terms" with the fields of communications and cultural studies. Over 300 entries introduce the reader to key points in the areas, as well the historical underpinnings of each concept, and provides references for further reading. This edition contains over 60 new entries, with existing entries revised to maintain currency with the developments of the 80s. These elements, as well as the expertise of the authors in the fields of culture and communication, combine to provide an a broad and useful study of culture and communication.
"On Diary" is the second collection in English of the groundbreaking and profoundly influential-work of one of the best known and provocative theorists of autobiography and diary. All the essays display Lejeune's expertise, eloquence, passion, and humor as a commentator on the functions, practices, and significance of keeping or reading a diary. Two substantial introductory essays by Jeremy Popkin and Julie Rak place his work within the fields of life writing, literary genetic studies, and cultural studies.
Best Practices for Teaching Social Studies - What Award-Winning Classroom Teachers Do
This collection of outstanding, teacher-tested methods for K–12 social studies instruction for diverse classrooms offers fresh ideas and strategies covering citizenship, diversity, community, and more.
Teaching Social Studies to English Language Learners
This book provides simple and straightforward advice on how to teach English Language Learners in the classroom. In Teaching Social Studies to English Language Learners the authors offer context-specific strategies for the full range of the social studies curriculum, including geography, U.S. history, world history, economics, and government. A fully annotated list of web and print resources completes the volume, making this a valuable reference to help social studies teachers meet the challenges of including all learners in effective instruction.
World Studies introduces middle grade students to a region and then focuses on specific countries in each region to create a context for understanding state and local standards. Using standards-based content and research-proven reading instruction, World Studies expands students' understanding of each world region through a focus on its major countries. Considerate text design and narrative combine with enhanced reading strategies - such as Target Reading Skills and key terms defined in context - to make lessons accessible to students at all levels.
