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Macmillan Learning Introduces Bedford Bookshelf for American History and for English Composition

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Jeudi, novembre 9, 2023
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“The Bedford Bookshelf offers instructors an unmatched level of flexibility in their courses, while at the same time providing students with multiple lenses to view American history and Composition,” said Leasa Burton, VP of Humanities at Macmillan Learning. “Exploring many perspectives in history and writing is like adjusting a kaleidoscope -- with each turn, students can see a different pattern, gain a deeper understanding, and appreciate the complexity of important topics and concepts."

Key Points: 
  • The Bedford Bookshelf from the Bedford / St. Martin's imprint will be available Spring 2024 for two disciplines: American History and English Composition.
  • “The Bedford Bookshelf offers instructors an unmatched level of flexibility in their courses, while at the same time providing students with multiple lenses to view American history and Composition,” said Leasa Burton, VP of Humanities at Macmillan Learning.
  • The Bedford Bookshelf for American History was crafted with flexibility in mind to help educators weave a multi-faceted narrative of America's past.
  • “The Bedford Bookshelf for American History was a huge success in my Southern History class.

Fifth HBCU Symposium to Explore Activism, Literacy, and Rhetoric

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Mercredi, septembre 27, 2023
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The fifth Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Symposium on Rhetoric & Composition will take place in-person on October 5-6, 2023, at Jackson State University (JSU).

Key Points: 
  • The fifth Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Symposium on Rhetoric & Composition will take place in-person on October 5-6, 2023, at Jackson State University (JSU).
  • The symposium , which focuses on excellence in English composition and rhetoric, acts as a think tank where every two years writing instructors from historically Black colleges and universities gather to discuss strategies that support student engagement, scholarship, and success.
  • Wonderful Faison, director of the Richard Wright Center for Writing, Rhetoric, and Research at JSU.
  • Martin's initiated the symposium partnership in 2014 to facilitate collaboration among HBCU scholars.

Bedford / St. Martin's Continues Investment in Rhetoric and Composition with Ten New Scholars

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Lundi, juin 26, 2023
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The Bedford New Scholars program was established 15 years ago to gain insights about topics critical to teaching the next generation of rhetoric and composition students.

Key Points: 
  • The Bedford New Scholars program was established 15 years ago to gain insights about topics critical to teaching the next generation of rhetoric and composition students.
  • Composition courses are some of the most common and important prerequisite and gateway courses students must pass in order to graduate.
  • However, a 2019 study by the Gardner Institute found that gateway courses like Composition can stand as “gatekeepers” to degree completion.
  • Martin’s has long been connected to the Composition community with its widely used titles like A Writer's Reference and The Bedford Reader.