In an increasingly interconnected world, the significance of multicultural education has never been greater. "Connecting Cultures: Education as a Bridge in Relationships" by Avery Nightingale delves into the vital role that education plays in shaping our global society. This insightful book explores how cultural definitions can act as either bridges or barriers in human relationships, emphasizing the necessity of fostering transnational justice and solidarity through benevolence and understanding. Nightingale argues passionately for the empowerment of educational and social institutions as key players in developing personal identity, promoting social cohesion, and instilling values of respect and cooperation. Through a blend of theory and practical insights, "Connecting Cultures" presents a compelling case for the transformative power of education in creating a more just and harmonious world. Join the movement to abolish cultural insensitivity and racism by embracing the educational challenge of forming individuals who are critically aware and committed to living in peace and understanding with others.

This lively and incisive collection of essays from an international group of scholars explores the interactions between cultures originating in Africa, India, the Caribbean, and Europe. Those interactions have been both destructive and richly productive, and the consequences continue to 'trouble the living stream' today. Several of the essays focus on the continuing reverberations of political and cultural conflicts in post-Apartheid Southern Africa, including the presence in Britain of Zimbabwean asylum seekers. Other authors discuss the ways in which Indian culture has transformed novelistic and cinematic forms. A third group of essays examines the attempts of West Indian women writers to reclaim their territory and describe it in their own terms. The collection as a whole is framed by essays which deal with discourses of 'terror' and 'terrorism' and how we translate and read them in the wake of 9/11. This book was previously published as a special issue of Third World Quarterly.

A comprehensive guide to multicultural literature for children, this valuable resource features more than 1,600 titles—including fiction, folktales, poetry, and song books—that focus on diverse cultural groups. The selected titles, pubished between the 1970s and 1990s are suitable for use with preschoolers through sixth graders and are likely to be found on the shelves of school and public libraries. Topics are timely, with an emphasis on books that reflect the needs and interests of today's children. Each detailed entry includes bibliographic information. Use level is also included, as are cultural designation, subjects, and a summary. The invaluable Subject Access section incorporates use level culture information.

Diversity is unavoidable, and that's a good thing - The starting place: knowing who you are - Creating a new awareness: what you didn't learn at school - The invisible boundary: how privilege affects your work and life - But everyone I know agrees with me: the influence of family and friends - That's not what I mean: effective, respectful communication - Say what?: why words matter - Making the connection: the four relationship vitals - Keeping a connection, even when the signal is faulty - When the golden rule isn't working: respectful conflict resolution.

New Trends in Audiovisual Translation is an innovative and interdisciplinary collection of articles written by leading experts in the emerging field of audiovisual translation (AVT). In a highly accessible and engaging way, it introduces readers to some of the main linguistic and cultural challenges that translators encounter when translating films and other audiovisual productions. The chapters in this volume examine translation practices and experiences in various countries, highlighting how AVT plays a crucial role in shaping debates about languages and cultures in a world increasingly dependent on audiovisual media. Through analysing materials which have been dubbed and subtitled like Bridget Jones’s Diary, Forrest Gump, The Simpsons or South Park, the authors raise awareness of current issues in the study of AVT and offer new insights on this complex and vibrant area of the translation discipline.

Zeven essays over migratie, overtocht en vestiging in de Verenigde Staten met aandacht voor de assimilatie van Nederlandse vrouwen, gevolgd door zeven essays over intellectuele en culturele uitwisseling tussen beide landen

Reproducible pages of activities related to 40 literature selections, developed to assist teachers in introducing primary students to the richness of the diverse cultures around us.