Contemporary Topics 1: Academic Listening and Note-Taking Skills (Intermediate)

Solorzano, Helen/ Frazier, Laurie

ISBN 10: 0132355701 / ISBN 13: 9780132355704

Verlag: Prentice Hall, 2008

3rd edition. 134 pages. 10.80x8.50x0.30 inches. In Stock. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 0132355701

Inhaltsangabe:

Who are some of the key figures in the history of abstract art? Can video games be good for children? What are some ethical approaches to decision-making?

You'll find the answers to these and other questions in Contemporary Topics 1, which features college lectures from several academic disciplines, including art history, media studies, and psychology. Contemporary Topics 1 prepares students for the challenge of college lectures with practice in a wide range of listening, speaking and note-taking skills and strategies. The lectures (available on CD and DVD) were filmed in realistic academic setting before live student audiences.

DVD Features

• Realistic college lectures from a range of academic disciplines (also on audio CDs)
• Student discussions of the lectures (also on audio CDs)
• Instructors' Presentation Points
• Coaching Tips that guide students as they take notes
• Subtitles for lectures and student discussions

Course Features

• Corpus-based vocabulary drawn from the Academic Word List
• Practical listening and note-taking strategies
• Note-review practice that allows students to analyze their note-taking skills and consolidate their understanding of the lecture
• Academic research and speaking tasks: presentation, discussions, and role plays
• A Teacher's Pack for busy instructors with:
  • Suggested bonus activities
  • Teaching notes
  • Answer keys
  • Audioscripts
  • Simulated TOEFL® Listening Test for each unit

See also:

Contemporary Topics Introductory (High Beginner)

Contemporary Topics 2 (High Intermediate)

Contemporary Topics 3 (Advanced)

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Who are some of the key figures in the history of abstract art? Can video games be good for children? What are some ethical approaches to decision-making?

 

You’ll find the answers to these and other questions in Contemporary Topics 1, which features college lectures from several academic disciplines, including art history, media studies, and psychology.  Contemporary Topics 1 prepares students for the challenge of college lectures with practice in a wide range of listening, speaking and note-taking skills and strategies. The lectures (available on CD and DVD) were filmed in realistic academic setting before live student audiences.

 

DVD Features

• Realistic college lectures from a range of academic disciplines (also on audio CDs)
• Student discussions of the lectures (also on audio CDs)
• Instructors’ Presentation Points
• Coaching Tips that guide students as they take notes
• Subtitles for lectures and student discussions

Course Features

• Corpus-based vocabulary drawn from the Academic Word List
• Practical listening and note-taking strategies
• Note-review practice that allows students to analyze their note-taking skills and consolidate their understanding of the lecture
• Academic research and speaking tasks: presentation, discussions, and role plays
• A Teacher’s Pack for busy instructors with:
  • Suggested bonus activities
  • Teaching notes
  • Answer keys
  • Audioscripts
  • Simulated TOEFL®  Listening Test for each unit

See also:

Contemporary Topics Introductory (High Beginner)

Contemporary Topics 2 (High Intermediate)

Contemporary Topics 3 (Advanced)

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Contemporary Topics 1: Academic Listening ...
Verlag: Prentice Hall
Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Brand New
Auflage: 3. Auflage