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Contemporary Topics 1 3/E Stbk 235570
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Contemporary Topics 1 3/E Stbk 235570 Paperback - 2009

by Helen Solorzano; Laurie Frazier


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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(R) Listening Test for each unit

See also:

Contemporary Topics Introductory (High Beginner)

Contemporary Topics 2 (High Intermediate)

Contemporary Topics 3 (Advanced)

From the rear cover

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)

Details

  • Title Contemporary Topics 1 3/E Stbk 235570
  • Author Helen Solorzano; Laurie Frazier
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 3rd
  • Pages 144
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Pearson Education ESL
  • Date 2009-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
  • ISBN 9780132355704 / 0132355701
  • Weight 0.65 lbs (0.29 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.4 in (26.92 x 20.83 x 1.02 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects English language, English language - Spoken English
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008050495
  • Dewey Decimal Code 428.34
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