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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)
Northstar, now in its third edition, motivates students to succeed
in their academic as well as personal language goals. For each of
the five levels, the two strands - Reading and Writing and
Listening and Speaking - provide a fully integrated approach for
students and teachers. What is Special about the Third Edition? New
Themes and Updated Content - presented in a variety of genres and
in authentic materials - challenge and engage students
intellectually. Enhanced Focus on Academic Skills, more purposeful
integration of critical thinking, and an enhanced focus on academic
skills such as inferencing, synthesizing, notetaking, and test
taking help students develop strategies for success in the
classroom and on standardized tests. A structured approach gives
students opportunities for more extended and creative oral
practice, for example, presentations, simulations, debates,
speeches, public service announcements and more. A New Design with
full color pages, more photos, illustrations, and graphic
organizers fosters student engagement and makes the content come
alive. MyNorthStarLab NorthStar is now available with
MyNorthStarLab - an easy-to-use, powerful online program for
students and teachers that saves time and improves test scores.
Students receive personalized instruction and practice in all four
skills. Audio, video, and test preparation are all in one place -
available anywhere, anytime. Teachers can take advantage of many
resources including online assessments, a flexible gradebook, and
tools for monitoring student progress. Unlimited access to reading
and audio selections, DVD segments, as well as original activities
that support and extend the Northstar program. Teacher's Manual A
unit-by-unit guide including overviews, suggested times,
step-by-step teaching suggestions, expansion and homework
activities, and links to the companion strand and to MyNorthStarLab
Detailed multi-level strategies and activities so instructors can
reach students at different proficiency levels The Student Book
Answer Key and unit word lists for easy reference Reproducible Unit
Achievement Tests to save time and allow teachers to evaluate
students' progress Note: This is the standalone book
More critical thinking. More college skills. A fresh perspective on
EAP. Prism is a five-level (A1 to C1), American English
paired-skills course (Reading/Writing and Listening/Speaking),
created for students who need to develop a range of academic
skills. These skills include analysing information, looking at
things in new ways, formulating opinions, and clearly expressing
ideas. Prism focuses strongly on critical thinking, skills for
academic life, and teaching the most useful language.
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