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English Composition II - Rhetorical Methods–Based
Lumen · LibreTexts
English Composition II is an expository writing course that helps students develop advance writing skills. The text also reviews and incorporates some of the same skills. This course teaches research skills by emphasizing the development of advanced analytical/critical reading skills, proficiency in investigative research, and the writing of persuasive prose including documented and researched argumentative essays. This course emphasizes on the research process and information literacy.
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Living Literature: A Journey Through Stories, Drama, and Poetry
Kelsey Ford · Cosumnes River College
This textbook introduces students to literature through creative nonfiction, fiction, drama, and poetry while developing skills in close reading, literary analysis, and academic writing. It explores literary elements, major critical theories, research methods, and MLA citation style through readings, discussion questions, and writing activities that strengthen interpretation and communication skills.
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Early World Civilizations
Lumen Learning · Lumen Learning
Early world civilizations refer to the ancient societies that emerged and flourished in various regions across the globe, laying the groundwork for the development of human civilization. These civilizations emerged independently and at different times, each contributing unique advancements in culture, technology, governance, and trade.
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Metaethics from a First Person Standpoint
Catherine Wilson · University of York
This text addresses in a novel format the major topics and themes of contemporary metaethics, the study of the analysis of moral thought and judgement. Metathetics is less concerned with what practices are right or wrong than with what we mean by ‘right’ and ‘wrong.’ This book engages students and general readers in order to enhance their understanding of morality and moral discourse as cultural practices.
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Local and Global in Pima County
Cathy Thwing Ed. · Pima Community College
This collection presents the projects of students at Pima Community College as we explore the impacts of local and global issues on us individually and as a community.
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Cultivating Possibilities through Literacy
Kathryn Hastings & Megan Trexler · Delaware County Community College
This guidebook frames literacy learning through the 3 dimensions of the English language - etymology, morphology, and phonology and situates it within a critical literacy perspective. As such, students engage with text through five practices: (1) self-reflexive reading, (2) questioning naturalized views, (3) challenging dominant ideology, (4) generating multiplicity, and (5) reinscribing power dynamics. These practices foster awareness and agency over the use of language and literacy.
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Critical Thinking and Writing
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The Odyssey
Homer · translated by Samuel Butler
The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is, in part, a sequel to the Iliad, the other Homeric epic. The Odyssey is a fundamental work in the modern Western canon, being the oldest extant piece of Western literature, second to the Iliad. Scholars believe the Odyssey was composed near the end of the 8th century BC, somewhere in Ionia, the Greek coastal region of Anatolia.
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Concordia University Chicago Prayerbook
Chad Kendall, Patrick Bayers, Karen Calendo, Meghan Sleezer, David Rognar, Mary Zaharis, Concordia University Chicago · Concordia University Chicago
The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) is a Trinitarian and confessional church body centered on the cross and atonement of Jesus Christ, while finding great value in the church's liturgical life with its seasons, feast days, and commemorations. The Bible teaches as it reveals God and His will to humanity. The Scriptures teach us how to pray as well. The life of faith, then, is one of listening to the teachings of our Lord through the scriptures and then speaking to Him through our prayers.
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From MSA to CA: A Beginner's Guide to Transitioning to Colloquial Arabic
Lina Gomaa · Portland State University
This book is for students who have studied Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) for one year or more and would like to learn colloquial Arabic basics using their knowledge of MSA. It aims at transitioning learners from Novice Mid level to Intermediate Low through presenting situations useful for living in an Arab country. The book has several features including hyperlinks, practice dialogues with open answers, cultural tips, and more.
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SPAN 426: Introduction to Mexican American Literature
Rebecca Estes · Cosumnes River College
This page details Project Gutenberg's collection of popular Spanish literature, offering access to a range of texts from classics to modern works. It serves as an essential resource for readers interested in exploring Spanish literary heritage.
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Ahora Empezamos
Denise Hatcher · Aurora University
This is a Motmot at La Mariposa Spanish Language School and Eco Hotel in San Juan de la Concepción, Nicaragua. This bird would come to class and watch me. So, one day I brought my camera. Why are you seeing THIS picture? You are looking at this Motmot because learning Spanish will enrich your life, just like seeing this bird did for me. ¡Ahora empezamos!
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3.6: Oomen, Anne-Marie "The Blue" (2018)
Jill Bonds · Coalinga College
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Le pont: From Intermediate to Advanced French (Weatherley et al.)
Gillian Weatherley, Clarisse Barbier Lee, Christina Lord, Jacob Hendrix, Ousmane Lecoq Diop, Danielle Schablitsky, et Kristen Cypret · University of Kansas
A complete French curriculum that provides a bridge for students transitioning from intermediate to advanced proficiency. Le pont is intended to bridge gap between the secondary and post-secondary language programs while promoting cultural understanding of the varied groups of people who share French as a common language.
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Placed and Displaced: Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Persons
Cathy Thwing and student writers at Pima Community College · LibreTexts
Leaving home, as a refugee, an immigrant, or a person displaced by natural disaster, brings its own set of challenges, questions, and needs for support. We examine these experiences from an individual perspective here.
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3.6: Identifying Rhetorical Appeals- Logos, Pathos, and Ethos
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The Bright Continent - African Art History
Kathy Curnow · Cleveland State University
We come to art from various points. Some are out for a stroll and stumble upon objects that grab their attention. Others are equipped with guidebooks, methodically approaching and regularly revisiting both actual and virtual works. Still other viewers revel in the familiar, remaining attentive to details that cement life-long friendships. African art is no different. For some, it may initially hold few clues that help un-pack its meaning.
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Reading Anthology Three Levels
Lumen Learning · Lumen Learning
This reading anthology is a curated collection of openly licensed full-text essays and stories on a variety of subjects, designed to be used for discussions and writing assignments. The anthology is organized according to three levels of reading difficulty, but instructors can easily mix and match reading selections. This anthology was curated by Lumen Learning using materials from a variety of open sources.
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An Introduction to Formal Logic
P.D. Magnus · University of Albany, State University of New York
This books treats symbolization, formal semantics, and proof theory for each language. The discussion of formal semantics is more direct than in many introductory texts. The book is designed to provide a semester's worth of material for an introductory college course. It would be possible to use the book only for sentential logic, by skipping chapters 4-5 and parts of chapter 6.
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The American LGBTQ Rights Movement - An Introduction
Kyle Morgan and Meg Rodriguez · Humboldt State University
This text is a chronological survey of the LGBTQ fight for equal rights from the turn of the 20th century to the early 21st century. Illustrated with historical photographs, the book beautifully reveals the heroic people and key events that shaped the American LGBTQ rights movement. The book includes personal narratives to capture the lived experience from each era, as well as details of essential organizations, texts, and court cases that defined LGBTQ activism and advocacy.