Across Cultures - Global Readings and Writing

Pasquale De Marco

Sinossi

**Across Cultures: Global Readings and Writing** is an innovative and engaging textbook that takes a content-based and global approach to writing-across-the-curriculum. With a focus on critical thinking, cultural awareness, and effective communication, this book challenges readers to expand their horizons and engage with perspectives different from their own.

Through a diverse collection of essays, stories, and poems from around the world, **Across Cultures** invites readers to explore the complexities of our interconnected world. The book's chapters delve into a wide range of global issues and challenges, including global citizenship, identity and belonging, language and communication, history and memory, social justice and human rights, environment and sustainability, technology and innovation, health and well-being, education and learning, and the future we want.

Each chapter features a carefully curated selection of texts that represent diverse voices and viewpoints. These texts are accompanied by discussion questions, writing prompts, and research assignments that encourage readers to delve deeper into the issues at hand. By engaging with these texts, readers will develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their communities, and the world around them.

**Across Cultures** is more than just a textbook; it is a powerful tool for fostering global citizenship and intercultural understanding. It invites readers to embrace the beauty and complexity of diversity, to challenge their assumptions, and to work together to build a better future for all.

**Key Features:**

* A comprehensive collection of essays, stories, and poems from around the world
* A focus on critical thinking, cultural awareness, and effective communication
* Chapters that explore a wide range of global issues and challenges
* Discussion questions, writing prompts, and research assignments to encourage active learning
* An essential resource for students and teachers of writing, literature, and global studies

**Across Cultures: Global Readings and Writing** is an essential resource for students and teachers of writing, literature, and global studies. It is also an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to become a more informed and engaged global citizen. Through its diverse and thought-provoking content, this book empowers readers to communicate effectively across cultures, bridge gaps, and work together to create a more just and sustainable world.


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Disponibile da: 02/06/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 165 pagine.

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