Kisslinger, Ellen.
Contemporary Topics 2 : 21st Century Skills for Academic Success / Ellen Kisslinger & Michael Rost. - 4th ed. - White Plains, NY : Pearson Education, 2016. - 134 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. - Contemporary Topics .
Includes glossary and appendices.
SUMMARY: "What are the four characteristics a leader needs to succeed in business? What are the benefits of being a sports fan? Why is a disease that once afflicted mostly the wealthy now a global epidemic? Discover the answers to these questions and more in Contemporary Topics 2. Now in a fourth edition, this series expands on its highly respected approach to developing academic listening and study skills. Organized around realistic college lectures, the text guides learners through carefully sequenced activities in skills such as note-taking, focusing attention, intensive listening, and vocabulary building. It also helps students prepare for public speaking, evaluate their interests, and explore possible career paths" (Book Cover). CONTENTS:
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Learning Path Unit 1: Sociology
Names Unit 2: Linguistics
Global English Unit 3: Psychology
Phobias Unit 4: Business
Success in the Global Economy Unit 5: Education
How We Each Learn Best
Unit 6: History
The Silk Road
Unit 7: Social Psychology
Sports Fans
Unit 8: Architecture
Frank Gehry
Unit 9: Public Health
Global Epidemic
Unit 10: Urban Planning
21st Century Cities
Unit 11: Biology
DNA Testing
Unit 12: Public Administration
Risk Management
Appendix A: Academic Word List
Appendix B: Affix Charts
Appendix C: Student Presentation Evaluation Forms
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE:
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Learning Path
Unit 1: Sociology
Names
Unit 2: Linguistics
Global English
Unit 3: Psychology
Phobias
Unit 4: Business
Success in the Global Economy
Unit 5: Education
How We Each Learn Best
Unit 6: History
The Silk Road
Unit 7: Social Psychology
Sports Fans
Unit 8: Architecture
Frank Gehry
Unit 9: Public Health
Global Epidemic
Unit 10: Urban Planning
21st Century Cities
Unit 11: Biology
DNA Testing
Unit 12: Public Administration
Risk Management
Appendix A: Academic Word List
Appendix B: Affix Charts
Appendix C: Student Presentation Evaluation Forms
Intermediate Students (B1 - CEFR)
9780134400808 (Student Book)
English language --Vocabulary.--Studying and teaching
English language --Note-taking.--Studying and teaching
English language --Vocabulary.--Skills
English language --Note-taking.--Skills
Contemporary Topics 2 : 21st Century Skills for Academic Success / Ellen Kisslinger & Michael Rost. - 4th ed. - White Plains, NY : Pearson Education, 2016. - 134 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. - Contemporary Topics .
Includes glossary and appendices.
SUMMARY: "What are the four characteristics a leader needs to succeed in business? What are the benefits of being a sports fan? Why is a disease that once afflicted mostly the wealthy now a global epidemic? Discover the answers to these questions and more in Contemporary Topics 2. Now in a fourth edition, this series expands on its highly respected approach to developing academic listening and study skills. Organized around realistic college lectures, the text guides learners through carefully sequenced activities in skills such as note-taking, focusing attention, intensive listening, and vocabulary building. It also helps students prepare for public speaking, evaluate their interests, and explore possible career paths" (Book Cover). CONTENTS:
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Learning Path Unit 1: Sociology
Names Unit 2: Linguistics
Global English Unit 3: Psychology
Phobias Unit 4: Business
Success in the Global Economy Unit 5: Education
How We Each Learn Best
Unit 6: History
The Silk Road
Unit 7: Social Psychology
Sports Fans
Unit 8: Architecture
Frank Gehry
Unit 9: Public Health
Global Epidemic
Unit 10: Urban Planning
21st Century Cities
Unit 11: Biology
DNA Testing
Unit 12: Public Administration
Risk Management
Appendix A: Academic Word List
Appendix B: Affix Charts
Appendix C: Student Presentation Evaluation Forms
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE:
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Learning Path
Unit 1: Sociology
Names
Unit 2: Linguistics
Global English
Unit 3: Psychology
Phobias
Unit 4: Business
Success in the Global Economy
Unit 5: Education
How We Each Learn Best
Unit 6: History
The Silk Road
Unit 7: Social Psychology
Sports Fans
Unit 8: Architecture
Frank Gehry
Unit 9: Public Health
Global Epidemic
Unit 10: Urban Planning
21st Century Cities
Unit 11: Biology
DNA Testing
Unit 12: Public Administration
Risk Management
Appendix A: Academic Word List
Appendix B: Affix Charts
Appendix C: Student Presentation Evaluation Forms
Intermediate Students (B1 - CEFR)
9780134400808 (Student Book)
English language --Vocabulary.--Studying and teaching
English language --Note-taking.--Studying and teaching
English language --Vocabulary.--Skills
English language --Note-taking.--Skills