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Solorzano, Helen; Frazier, Laurie
Language: English
Published by Pearson Longman, 2009
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- Title
- Contemporary Topics 1: Academic Listening and Note-Taking Skills, 3rd Edition
- Author
- Solorzano, Helen; Frazier, Laurie
- Publisher
- Pearson Longman
- Publication year
- 2009
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0132355701
- ISBN 13
- 9780132355704
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
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)
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