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Prose Fiction: An Introduction to the Semiotics of Narrative
No full textThis concise and highly accessible textbook outlines the principles and techniques of storytelling. It is intended as a high-school and college-level introduction to the central concepts of narrative theory – concepts that will aid students in developing their competence not only in analysing and interpreting short stories and novels/ but also in writing them. This textbook prioritises clarity over intricacy of theory/ equipping its readers with the necessary tools to embark on further study of literature/ literary theory and creative writing. Building on a ‘semiotic model of narrative/’ it is structured around the key elements of narratological theory/ with chapters on plot/ setting/ characterisation/ and narration/ as well as on language and theme – elements which are underrepresented in existing textbooks on narrative theory. The chapter on language constitutes essential reading for those students unfamiliar with rhetoric/ while the chapter on theme draws together significant perspectives from contemporary critical theory (including feminism and postcolonialism). This textbook is engaging and easily navigable/ with key concepts highlighted and clearly explained/ both in the text and in a full glossary located at the end of the book. Throughout the textbook the reader is aided by diagrams/ images/ quotes from prominent theorists/ and instructive examples from classical and popular short stories and novels (such as Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice/ Franz Kafka’s ‘The Metamorphosis/’ J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter/ or Dostoyevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov/ amongst many others). Prose Fiction: An Introduction to the Semiotics of Narrative can either be incorporated as the main textbook into a wider syllabus on narrative theory and creative writing/ or it can be used as a supplementary reference book for readers interested in narrative fiction. The textbook is a must-read for beginning students of narratology/ especially those with no or limited prior experience in this area. It is of especial relevance to English and Humanities major students in Asia/ for whom it was conceived and written.https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1708/thumbnail.jp
Teaching Low Brass
No full textThe purpose of this textbook is to provide resources about teaching low brass instruments to music educators and future music educators. The book was developed by the author as part of the open/alternative textbook initiative at Kansas State University. It Is the textbook used for the Kansas State University course Music 239-Low Brass Techniques and Materials. The textbook focuses on two areas: basic information including pedagogical material for teaching low brass students and low brass etudes. The information is divided into several categories including brass history/ the overtone series/ general intonation tendencies/ embouchure/ instruments and equipment/ literature/ maintenance/ vibrato/ and low brass in the marching band. Pedagogical material is interspersed throughout each of the chapters. Etudes are incorporated in the appendix of the textbook. These etudes are intended to be used in a laboratory setting with future music educators learning each low brass instrument for the first time. Instrument fingerings/ slide positions/ and simple warm-up material is also available in the appendix.https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1724/thumbnail.jp
Technical Theatre Practicum - Version 1
No full textWelcome to the exciting world of technical theatre. Studying this topic can lead to many different careers in several different sectors of the economy. The general skills needed for any of the careers or sectors have many things in common. Workers need to be dead-line oriented/ as most productions have firm timelines that cannot be altered. Critical thinking and analysis are much needed skills. Almost every project in the field is unique and technicians and designers alike must discover the best way of reaching a project’s goal. Creative problem solving is trait successful practitioners have in common. With every project being unique/ there are no guaranteed solutions to the problems that are presented. Technicians draw on their vast experience of what worked in the past that can be adapted to be a solution to the current problems. Clear communication and collaboration round out the necessary skills. No technical theatre project is ever handled by one person on their own. Collaboration with many people is the norm/ and successful collaboration requires clear written and verbal communication skills.https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1751/thumbnail.jp
Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
No full textThat’s what we are here to find out – Human Behavior and the Social Environment (HBSE) – How do they connect? How does it shape us? Why do we think and feel the way we do? This will be explored throughout this course by examining human behavior throughout life stage developments and our interactions with the social environment. This course will explore theoretical perspectives in Social Work to help provide a foundation for organizing thoughts about client needs and issues they are seeking supports for. Theories will then be connected to important developmental/ social/ and cultural issues that present throughout each stage of life to create an overall picture of a client’s experience and how we can use this information to have a better understanding of how people we work with are influenced and why. Knowledge of typical development in each stage of life will also inform the Social Worker if any other supports/ resources/ or services may be needed.https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1762/thumbnail.jp
Think Raku: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist - 2nd edition
No full textThink Raku is an introduction to computer science and programming intended for people with little or no experience. This aim of this book is not primarily to teach Raku/ but instead to teach the art of programming/ using the Raku language. After having completed this book/ you should hopefully be able to write programs to solve relatively difficult problems in Raku/ but my main aim is to teach computer science/ software programming/ and problem solving rather than solely to teach the Raku language itself. Think Raku is a free book available under a Creative Commons license. Readers are free to copy and distribute the text; they are also free to modify it/ which allows them to adapt the book to different needs/ and to help develop new material.https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1787/thumbnail.jp
The American LGBTQ Rights Movement: An Introduction
No full textThe American LGBTQ Rights Movement: An Introduction is a peer-reviewed 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.https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1801/thumbnail.jp
Nutrition: Science and Everyday Application - beta v 0.1
No full textThis book is designed as an OER text and learning resource for undergraduate students enrolled in FN 225 Nutrition at Lane Community College in Eugene/ Oregon. The book covers basic nutrition and metabolism/ information literacy/ energy balance/ nutrition across life stages/ dietary supplements/ an in-depth look at each of the macronutrients/ and major functions of vitamins and minerals.https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1813/thumbnail.jp
Friend Group Formation in College
No full textThe purpose of this research project is to understand how friend groups form in college environments. Not only are friendships crucial to a person’s development in childhood, they are also a key component into how people fare in college and how comfortable they feel entering the world. Young adults seek peers who provide support and companionship, a pattern that applies to a wide variety of people, leaving much room for study and interpretation. There are many colleges across the country, and learning what it is that attracts friends to each other is an important tool to have for shaping and impacting the college environment
Portrait of an african-american boy holding a drum from the Huntington Colored Orphanage
No full textPortrait of an african-american boy holding a drum from the Huntington Colored Orphanagehttps://mds.marshall.edu/proctor_collection/1000/thumbnail.jp
Portrayal of Women on Prime-time Crime Shows
No full textThe objective of this study is to build upon preexisting research and expand knowledge on the topic of the portrayal of women in prime-time crime shows. This study presents additional research on the portrayal of women in prime-time crime shows. This research will be theory driven and will expand on existing literature