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

by Solorzano, Helen
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ISBN: 9780132355704
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Overview

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(R) Listening Test for each unit
See also:

Contemporary Topics Introductory (High Beginner)

Contemporary Topics 2 (High Intermediate)

Contemporary Topics 3 (Advanced)

  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Solorzano, Helen
  • ISBN: 9780132355704
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 10.60 x 0.40
  • Number Of Pages: 144
  • Publication Year: 2009

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