Author: Xiaoye You
Publisher: SIU Press
ISBN: 0809386917
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 256
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Winner, CCCC Outstanding Book Award Until recently, American composition scholars have studied writing instruction mainly within the borders of their own nation, rarely considering English composition in the global context in which writing in English is increasingly taught. Writing in the Devil’s Tongue challenges this anachronistic approach by examining the history of English composition instruction in an East Asian country. Author Xiaoye You offers scholars a chance to observe how a nation changed from monolingual writing practices to bilingual writing instruction in a school setting. You makes extensive use of archival sources to help trace bilingual writing instruction in China back to 1862, when English was first taught in government schools. Treating the Chinese pursuit of modernity as the overarching theme, he explores how the entry of Anglo-American rhetoric and composition challenged and altered the traditional monolithic practice of teaching Chinese writing in the Confucian spirit. The author focuses on four aspects of this history: the Chinese negotiation with Anglo-American rhetoric, their search for innovative approaches to instruction, students’ situated use of English writing, and local scholarship in English composition. Unlike previous composition histories, which have tended to focus on institutional, disciplinary, and pedagogical issues, Writing in the Devil’s Tongue brings students back to center stage by featuring several passages written by them in each chapter. These passages not only showcase rhetorical and linguistic features of their writings but also serve as representative anecdotes that reveal the complex ways in which students, responding to their situations, performed multivalent, intercultural discourses. In addition, You moves out of the classroom and into the historical, cultural, and political contexts that shaped both Chinese writing and composing practices and the pedagogies that were adopted to teach English to Chinese in China. Teachers, students, and scholars reading this book will learn a great deal about the political and cultural impact that teaching English composition has had in China and about the ways in which Chinese writing and composition continues to be shaped by rich and diverse cultural traditions and political discourses. In showcasing the Chinese struggle with teaching and practicing bilingual composition, Writing in the Devil’s Tongue alerts American writing scholars and teachers to an outdated English monolingual mentality and urges them to modify their rhetorical assumptions, pedagogical approaches, and writing practices in the age of globalization.
Author: Isaias Gamboa
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615475288
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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EVERYTHING you think you know about the song, "We Shall Overcome..".is WRONG. This is the Shocking, Untold Story of the iconic freedom-song, We Shall Overcome and its TRUE author, Louise Shropshire - a sharecropper's daughter and self-proclaimed "nobody," who through love and dedication to God, Gospel-music and the African-American Church, overcomes racism and poverty to find herself in the inner-circle of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey and the Civil Rights Movement. Along her way, Shropshire composes and copyrights a popular Gospel-hymn, which is secularized and hijacked by Pete Seeger and his powerful associates known to insiders as the "Folk Mafia." The sacred song is then unlawfully copyrighted by Seeger and his associates then peddled for untold millions all over the globe by Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen and countless others. Featuring more than 160 extraordinary photographs, this well sourced and cited compendium not only describes the disturbing details surrounding the misappropriation of Louise Shropshire's sacred hymn, but also explores the historical attitudes of Black-exploitation, subjugation and racism in America by non culture-bearers. -Attitudes that enabled such an unthinkable act to occur in the first place, and remain unchallenged for half a century. Although the US Library of Congress has called We Shall Overcome; "The Most Powerful Song of the 20th Century..".a song that raked in untold millions in royalties for its hijackers, Louise Shropshire would die penniless and unrecognized.
Author: Donato DiCristino
Publisher: Donato DiCristino
ISBN: 0557680247
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 70
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Have you ever felt lost? Have you ever felt confused? Have you ever felt angry? Have you ever felt used? I am sure that you have. Do you think of fate? Do you think of love? Do you dream of a break? Do you wonder what's above? I am sure that you do. I could probably go on listing countless things that we as human beings either think, feel and/or act upon. I call these "things" threads. Each one of us is a spool of thread and with each encounter, journey, burden, etc a piece of our thread unravels. Some of us may have enough thread to last for generations, some only for a short while; but we are all connected. When we're all sewn together we create a beautiful tapestry which encompasses a wide variety of story. The Threads of Life is my story. Take my hand and place yourself inside the story. Take from it all that I have given and know that no matter how dark and difficult things seem, there is always resolution in the end.
Author: Ethan Millan
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524520608
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 404
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Welcome to a world where blood, lust, power, loyalty, and desires to kill are taken to their limits. Out of the darkness where that mans lust for power is allowed to exist, the unimaginable emerged. From the forgotten legends of ancient times, they have been called forth into the world once againdevils. From within the shadows, rogue hunters arise, operating for their own reasons but aim for the same goals. The devils do not walk unchallenged. Terror doesnt flourish without resistance, and a battle for survival erupts. An age that changed from peace to violence and sin, trading blood for blood, humanity may be lost. But from the ashes of destroyed hope, a new legend emerges, a figure harbored by death, respectfully feared by devils, and distrusted by humanity. A stolen child who became a devil slayer and who became a devil, his name is Heartnik. Try to kill me if you can, but ready or not, Im coming for you.
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1592
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Author: Lorain O'Neil
Publisher: Lorain O'Neil
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
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Get ready to be enchanted by a whimsical and magical tale that will transport you to a world of adventure, unexpected companionship, and fantastical encounters. Follow the journey of Rebecca Westin, an ordinary girl whose life takes a thrilling turn when she discovers she’s a witch and accidentally tears open a rift in Time & Space. Out of the rift emerges a furry and orange bedmonster, equipped with attitude, multiple hands, and eyes that uncannily mirror Rebecca’s own. As if mastering her newfound magical abilities wasn’t challenging enough, Rebecca must also navigate her mother’s sudden departure from rehab to cook chili and the relentless pursuit of the Queen of High School, who has set her sights on stealing Brent, the handsome friend Rebecca secretly longs for. As Rebecca’s week descends into chaos, she realizes the importance of having a support system. Unleashing disruptions in the delicate fabric of Time & Space attracts more than just a disgruntled bedmonster; it demands true friends to come to the rescue in the face of adversity. Join Rebecca and her loyal friends on a thrilling adventure where bonds are forged, mysteries unravel, and the extraordinary becomes the norm. Immerse yourself in this hilarious story that blends magical mishaps with the trials and tribulations of teenage life. Prepare to embrace a world where furry bedmonsters and unexpected allies seamlessly blend in a tale that will captivate and entertain. Discover a realm beyond imagination and lose yourself in the wondrous escapades of Rebecca and her extraordinary companions. Bonus chapters from some of the author’s other books are included.
Author: Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1422
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Author: S. Theresa Dietz
Publisher: Wellfleet
ISBN: 1577152832
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 258
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The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive and definitive dictionary/reference presenting the history, symbolic meaning, and visual depiction of 1,001 flowers and botanicals from around the world in one volume—now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference.
Author: Lola St.Vil
Publisher: Lola St.Vil
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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"All we ever did was try to help the Angel world and humanity, like we were raised to do. But some of you Paras plot to destroy us for no reason other than how powerful we will become. And now, the days of playing nice with the Paras are over..." The Noru series in order: Book 1: Blue Rose Book 2: Last Akon Book 3: Fall Of The Chosen Book 4: When Angels Break Book 5: Ways of the Wicked Book 6: Rise of the Alago
Author: Leona Horath
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1480967831
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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Leather and Lace By Leona Faye Horath Leather and Lace took 43 years to write because Leona Faye Horath only writes her heart-warming poetry when inspired. This is a masterpiece – it touches your heart and, from cover to cover, drips with creativity. You will want to buy Leather and Lace for the special people in your life. It was inspired by God. This is a great collection of poems to enjoy and share.
