Texts, Images, and Media: A Reader in Multimodality (Trends in Applied Linguistics [TAL], 11)
Author: Sigrid Norris (Editor)
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter Mouton
Dimensions: 6.4 x 0.87 x 9.25 inches
ISBN-10: 3110202631
ISBN-13: 978-3110202635
Publication Date: March 1, 2007
Print Length: 464 pages
Discover the rich and evolving landscape of multimodal communication in this comprehensive reader. Covering a wide range of topics from visual rhetoric to digital media, Texts, Images, and Media delves into how texts, images, and other semiotic resources interact in everyday communication. Edited by Sigrid Norris, this book provides an essential resource for scholars, students, and practitioners interested in applied linguistics, multimodal analysis, and language education.
Key Features:
- Engaging selections from key texts in the field of multimodality
- In-depth analyses that highlight the importance of visual, auditory, and spatial modes in communication
- Insights into the theoretical underpinnings of multimodal discourse analysis
- Pedagogical tools for teaching and learning about multimodal texts
Benefits:
- Enhance your understanding of how different modes combine to create meaning in various contexts
- Gain practical knowledge applicable to diverse fields including education, advertising, and digital design
- Cultivate critical thinking skills necessary for analyzing multimodal texts effectively