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Introduction to French Level I
Philippe Patto · San Diego City College
This course is a first semester course in French and is designed to introduce students to the French language and cultures of the French-speaking world. In this interactive course, students use the language by speaking, listening, reading and writing at the novice level. Basic language structures and vocabulary for communication are examined and explored in French.
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Introduction to Arabic II
Hanaa Alkassas, Layla Bahar Al-Aloom, and Samira Murtada · ASCCC Open Educational Resources Initiative
Arabic OER II and the associated books in the Arabic OER program are designed to allow a comprehensive teaching of the Arabic language, including the geography and culture of Arabic-speaking countries. This resource consists of 5 thematic chapters, which cover a variety of themes stretching from talking about oneself and one's family, to one's daily routine.
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Basic Photography Using a Digital Camera
Jongpil Cheon · Texas Tech University
The courses are designed teach the basics of good photography and to take advantage of the leaps in technology that have put some amazing digital imaging within reach of darn near everyone. In addition to learning traditional photographic techniques like effective use of shutter speed and how to work with depth of field, you’ll also learn to work using Photoshop as a “darkroom” to create digital photos that reflect classic photographic values.
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Voces que cruzan fronteras: nuestra comunidad y la identidad multilingüe I
Nancy Domínguez-Fret and Megan Tzeitel Marshall · Northern Illinois University
Part One of this textbook draws on the stories and histories of the Latinx community in the Chicago area to engage students in exploring language and identity while building on and expanding their existing language skills. Its goal is to strengthen and support students’ linguistic and sociocultural connections to Spanish-speaking communities. This textbook can be used as a stand-alone curriculum or as a resource to enhance and expand an existing curriculum.
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Annotated and Revised Odyssey with Critical Introduction, Undergraduate Remix
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An annotated and revised version of Samuel Butler's translation. Accompanied by an accessible critical introduction and essays on important civilizations, religion, burial customs, political leadership, racism, gender roles, and slavery. Discussion questions and activities are embedded throughout; a special bonus question section with break-out questions organized by sections of the book is included. Extensive but succinct footnotes aid the reader throughout.
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South and East Asian Philosophy Reader
Noah Levin · Golden West College
The South and East Asian Philosophy Reader provides a broad introduction to the major philosophical and religious traditions of Asia while also drawing parallels to Western thought.
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English 102: Arguments and Research Skills
Professor Ukaisha Al-Amin · City Colleges of Chicago
English 102: Arguments and Research Skills at the City Colleges of Chicago is a transfer-level composition course that focuses on advanced academic writing, critical thinking, and research methodologies. Students learn to identify controversial topics, evaluate source credibility, synthesize evidence, and formulate compelling argumentative essays.
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American YAWP 2nd Edition
Evn Ash · Indian Creek School
The content of the new second edition of the open-access history of the United States, The American Yawp. Edited by Joseph Locke and Ben Wright.
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Yo puedo: para empezar
Elizabeth Silvaggio-Adams and Ma. Del Rocío Vallejo-Alegre · SUNY Geneseo
We sought to create materials that take a new approach to learning a second language based upon the skills that we deem most useful and that will enable our students to confidently express themselves in Spanish. The text is designed for beginning Spanish language students. The pedagogical approach incorporates the flipped classroom methodology.
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Ancient Philosophy Reader
Noah Levin · Golden West College
The term “history” is used in the context of Philosophy courses primarily means that a historical approach will be used to structure the course and guide examination, as opposed to, for example, a course structured around topical examinations. This book is primarily ordered in chronological or “historical” order first and is then topically organized within that historical context.
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2.4: Featured Creative Nonfiction Author- Frederick Douglass
Heather Ringo and Athena Kashyap · City College of San Francisco
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Social Justice and Communication in 12 Angry Men
Rory Jobst · Chicago City Colleges
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Writing Unleashed
Sybil Priebe, Ronda Marman, & Dana Anderson · North Dakota State College of Science
Welcome to Writing Unleashed, designed for use as a textbook in first-year college composition programs, written as an extremely brief guide for students, jam-packed with teachers’ voices, students’ voices, and engineered for fun.
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¡Español en Acción II!
Romano Sánchez Domínguez · Imperial Valley College
A continuation of SPAN 100 with the main emphasis on the imperfect, preterit, and the present perfect forms for both regular and irregular verbs. The course continues teaching language acquisition in a cultural context through the four basic language skills: hearing, speaking, reading, and writing. Not open to students with native fluency in Spanish and to those students who have studied in a Spanish Speaking country. Course is conducted in Spanish
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ESL 304 2026-2027
Gizelle Ponzillo · Santa Ana College
An eight-module thematic curriculum for communicative, student-centered learning based on the COR for ESL 304 (Intermediate High) at Santa Ana College, School of Continuing Education. This curriculum equips non-credit ESL learners with the language, confidence, and real-world skills to navigate daily life, the workplace, and their communities in English.
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Ethics in Life and Vocations
Mark Whitman · Alfred State College of Technology SUNY
As one can imagine, the ethical significance of each member of a Criminal Justice system is critical. I further assert that albeit this was written for self-serving interests to teach in the Criminal Justice discipline, I strongly believe that it remains sufficiently generic that it can fit in many other disciplines that accompanies professor imagination splicing your inventive juices.
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Fundamentals of Photography and Creative Practice
Jessica Labatte and Larissa Garcia · Northern Illinois University
Photography has long been thought of as an accurate representation of the world. A tension, nonetheless, exists between photography as factual record and as constructed image. We will explore this tension in the introductory digital photography course. Students learn the basic functions of digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and how to use them to create photographic images.
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#TheatreAppreciation
Kiara Pipino · SUNY Oneonta
#TheatreAppreciation is a textbook for introductory level lecture classes such as Theatre Appreciation and Introduction to Theatre. It provides insight about the art and craft of theatre, a brief exploration of theatre history, and discussion about the styles and forms of theatre along with an overview of professions in the field.
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A Guide to Academic Writing and Research: Reading, Writing, and Joining Academic Conversations
Danilo Caputo · Irvine Valley College
Developed for ENGL C1001 and ENGL C1001H at Irvine Valley College, this practical guide supports students through academic writing and sustained research. Its focused chapters address questions writers naturally ask, from developing research questions and evaluating sources to building arguments and presenting findings. Rather than prescribing rigid formulas, the guide emphasizes adaptable rhetorical principles, including audience, purpose, evidence, organization, and style.
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The Info You Need
Cathy Thwing and student writers at Pima Community College · LibreTexts
We've learned that for most issues that we face in our community, we have abundant information and resources to help. But we might need some help getting that information or learning about these resources. That's what we share here!