A Multimodal and Ethnographic Approach to Textbook Discourse 1st Edition

Grab the essential resource for contemporary curriculum analysis: A Multimodal and Ethnographic Approach to Textbook Discourse, 1st Edition by Germán Canale. This groundbreaking work invites educators, researchers, and curriculum developers to rethink how textbooks communicate culture, ideology, and pedagogy through images, layout, and classroom use.

Canale blends rigorous multimodal analysis with immersive ethnographic fieldwork, offering clear methods to dissect not only what textbooks say, but how they work in real classrooms. Rich case studies illustrate how visual design, sequencing, and teacher mediation shape learners’ identities and social knowledge—making this a must-read for anyone studying textbook discourse, language education, or curriculum studies.

Practical yet theoretically robust, the book equips readers with reproducible tools for analyzing textbooks in diverse settings—from urban schools to multilingual communities. Educators will find actionable insights to inform textbook selection and adaptation; researchers will appreciate the methodological clarity and interdisciplinary framing. The focus on real-world classroom interactions ensures relevance for practitioners in Latin America and classrooms worldwide.

Whether you’re a graduate student, policy maker, or teacher committed to equity and critical pedagogy, this volume provides the conceptual clarity and applied guidance to transform how you read and use textbooks. Add A Multimodal and Ethnographic Approach to Textbook Discourse to your library and begin reshaping textbook practice today—ideal for courses in education, linguistics, and curriculum research. Purchase now to deepen your understanding of how textbooks shape learning in a multimodal world.

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