University Success Oral Communication, Transition Level, with Myenglishlab [With Access Code]

Cavage, Christina

ISBN 10: 0134400275 / ISBN 13: 9780134400273

Editore: Pearson Education ESL, 2016

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G0134400275I4N00

Riassunto:

University Success Oral Communication is designed for English language learners preparing for

mainstream academic environments. A flexible three-part approach includes intensive and systematic

skill development tied to learning outcomes along with authentic lectures delivered by top

professors from Stanford University. The Oral Communication strand provides real-life learning

experiences for students who need to achieve academic autonomy.

&; Each part is a self-contained module allowing teachers to focus on the highest-value skills and content.

Topics are aligned around science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) content.

&; Parts 1 and 2 include short lectures and classroom discussions that allow students to build their

essential listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills.

&; Part 3 includes authentic extended lectures that enable students to apply and expand the skills

acquired in Parts 1 and 2.

&; Additional online lectures, skill and vocabulary practices, collaboration activities, and assessments.

&; Strategies for academic success and soft skills delivered via online videos.

&; NEW! You can now create unique custom University Success content packs with Pearson Collections

Dalla quarta di copertina:

University Success Oral Communication Transition Level is one strand of a three-strand developmental course designed for English language learners transitioning to mainstream academic environments. Authentic videotaped lectures delivered by top professors from Stanford University provide real-life learning experiences for students who need to achieve academic autonomy. The Oral Communication strand builds skills tied to specific learning outcomes that prepare students to understand and process lengthy academic lectures, defend their ideas, utilize the text to present concepts, speak thoughtfully in discussions, and contribute to group projects.

Highlights

University Success Oral Communication integrates a flexible three-part developmental approach &; authentic content woven through all three parts provides intensive skill development and expanded application.

• Parts 1 and 2 include short lectures and classroom discussions that allow students to build their essential listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills.
• Part 3 includes authentic 20&;30 minute lectures built around five academic disciplines: Sociology, Economics, Biology, Humanities, and Environmental Engineering. These lectures enable students to apply and expand the skills acquired in Parts 1 and 2.

Additional online lectures, skill and vocabulary practices, collaboration activities, and assessments provide opportunities for personalized learning beyond the classroom.

Strategies for academic success and soft skills delivered via online videos, including how to read a syllabus and make appointments with professors, prepare students to cope with college culture.

Skills include:

• Turn taking and active participation
• Elaboration
• Emphatic argumentation
• Recognizing asides and digression

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: University Success Oral Communication, ...
Casa editrice: Pearson Education ESL
Data di pubblicazione: 2016
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good
Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket