Integrating the Digital Humanities into the Second Language Classroom: A Practical Guide - Softcover

Cro, Melinda A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1626167761 ISBN 13: 9781626167766

Publisher: Georgetown University Press, 2020

Synopsis

This short book provides a practical overview of the utility and potential of a pedagogical approach informed by the theoretical framework of Digital Humanities (DH) pedagogy in the second language classroom; that is, a meaningful approach to language learning that is content-driven and task-based, collaborative, and communicative. Designed with the nonspecialist in mind to be an accessible introduction to DH pedagogy, this book will identify the pedagogical underpinnings of digital humanities and demonstrate how this method could be incorporated productively to enhance instruction and learning in the second language classroom at both the secondary and post-secondary levels. The book offers many examples of successful integrations of DH pedagogies. Each chapter includes discussion questions and a list of further reading, and the book concludes with a reference list that could help any interested scholar explore the field in more detail. Cro's book is to be a resource for language scholars in this burgeoning field. 

About this title

About the Author

Melinda A. Cro is an associate professor of French at Kansas State University, where she has served as French language program coordinator and as Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of Modern Languages. She is the founder of the Early Modern Humanities Lab, an initiative for working one-on-one with researchers on projects that combine digital humanities, pedagogy, and early modern literature.

From the Back Cover

Second language classrooms provide unique opportunities for intellectual growth, cognitive skill development, and cultural exchange. In Integrating the Digital Humanities into the Second Language Classroom, Melinda A. Cro makes the case for bringing the digital humanities (DH) into that sphere, strengthening students' language skills while furthering their critical thinking and research abilities. Written as a practical guide for language instructors new to DH, Cro addresses practitioners' most common questions: What are the benefits of DH for language learning in particular? How can DH be used at different levels of instruction? What types of DH tools are out there, and what kinds of knowledge must students and teachers bring to the table? Integrating the Digital Humanities into the Second Language Classroom is filled with real-world examples and concrete recommendations, making it an ideal introduction for language teachers intrigued by the potential of DH.

From the Inside Flap

Second language classrooms provide unique opportunities for intellectual growth, cognitive skill development, and cultural exchange. In Integrating the Digital Humanities into the Second Language Classroom, Melinda A. Cro makes the case for bringing the digital humanities (DH) into that sphere, strengthening students' language skills while furthering their critical thinking and research abilities. Written as a practical guide for language instructors new to DH, Cro addresses practitioners' most common questions: What are the benefits of DH for language learning in particular? How can DH be used at different levels of instruction? What types of DH tools are out there, and what kinds of knowledge must students and teachers bring to the table? Integrating the Digital Humanities into the Second Language Classroom is filled with real-world examples and concrete recommendations, making it an ideal introduction for language teachers intrigued by the potential of DH.

--Clarissa Clò, professor of Italian, Department of European Studies, San Diego State University

Edition details

• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1626167761
• ISBN 13: 9781626167766
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 72