An Introduction to Some “Familiar Terms”

Chapter highlights:
  • Vocabulary lesson on “familiar terms”
  • Underlying philosophy of the book
  • Application to various media
  • Overview of the book’s contents.
 

Basic Vocabulary—The Terms of the Trade

Training … instruction … education … learning. These are words we often use interchangeably. When we analyze the words, however, we discover that each conveys a unique meaning. Individually and combined, these four activities give us power to build different types of skills and knowledge. Let’s examine each of these words and begin to build a valuable vocabulary.

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