Author: Amy Liao

Writing and Critical Thinking Through Literature (Ringo and Kashyap, 2020) – Canvas Commons (CC BY-NC) This textbook integrates literary analysis with composition instruction, guiding students to develop critical thinking and writing skills through engagement with diverse literary texts. It emphasizes the connection between reading and writing, encouraging analytical responses and effective communication. The text includes …

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This anthology offers a curated selection of English literature, emphasizing diverse voices and historical contexts. Its modular structure allows instructors to tailor content to specific course needs, facilitating a comprehensive exploration of literary traditions.

This book seeks to demonstrate the value of reading and studying literature, emphasizing that literature is meant to be enjoyed and has something meaningful to convey to readers. It offers comprehensive and helpful readings of important canonical texts.

Reading, Writing and Evaluating Argument – teaching materials This resource focuses on developing students’ abilities to read, write, and evaluate arguments effectively. It covers rhetorical concepts in accessible language and provides practical strategies for constructing and analyzing arguments, Produced by the Department of Rhetoric and Writing Studies at SDSU (piloted fall 2019).

Arguments in Context: An Introduction to Critical Thinking (Robinson, 2021) – LibreTexts (CC BY-NC) Emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions and understanding psychological influences on reasoning. It includes classroom-tested examples and exercises that highlight the relevance of critical thinking in everyday life, with discussions on disagreement, cooperative dialogue, and the impact of social …

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