Rethinking Multimodal Literacy in Theory and Practice

This volume aims to contribute to developing the interconnection between a multimodal approach to pedagogies and multiliteracies development with particular attention to teaching critical thinking skills.

Rethinking Multimodal Literacy in Theory and Practice highlights the need for an interdisciplinary approach to effectively address the complexities of concepts, tools, and processes in educational settings. This volume aims to contribute to developing the interconnection between a multimodal approach to pedagogies and multiliteracies development with particular attention to teaching critical thinking skills. It provides valuable insights into current challenges in specific educational domains and offers a wide range of multimodal practices, complemented by special attention to improving participants' multiliteracies. As such, it is a valuable resource for those seeking to understand and implement effective multimodal teaching practices.

Autorentext

Elena Domínguez Romero is Associate Professor of English Language and Linguistics at the Complutense University of Madrid (Spain). Jelena Bobkina, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics Applied to Science and Technology at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain). Svetlana Stefanova is a professor at the International University of La Rioja (Spain). She holds a PhD in English. Carmen Herrero is Principal Lecturer of Spanish Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. She leads the research group Film, Languages and Media Education (FLAME).

Inhalt

Introduction - Part I Conceptualizing multimodality in literacy research and teaching - I Multimodal analytical perspectives on literacy research and critical teaching experiences - II Unlocking the innovative potential of short films and self- developed videos in the language classroom - Part II Multimodal framework for visual literacy and critical thinking instruction - I Multimodal designs and intersections between visual literacy and critical thinking - II Multimodality for developing visual literacy in teaching English for specific purposes - Notes on Contributors