Fogal, Gary G.  1974- <br/><br/>
Global Focus :  Integrated Skills through Cultural Events / 
Gary G. Fogal. 
 - 1st ed. 
 - Toronto :  Oxford University Press,  2012. 
 - xi, 188 p. :  ill., maps ;  28 cm. 
 - Culture Link .
 - Culture link ;  3. .
<br/><br/> Level 3 in the Culture Link series. 
<br/><br/>"Global Focus is an advanced ESL text for adult and young adult learners. This four-skill book uses significant cultural events as a starting point for each theme-based chapter. It is the third level of the new Culture Link series of four-skill, culture-focused books.<br/> Each chapter builds upon the content of the featured cultural event, examining new vocabulary, grammar structures, and themes. The book fulfills the practical teaching needs of the classroom in interesting ways through the use of authentic content, including popular songs and audio clips from sources including the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)." (Publisher's website)<br/> CONTENTS:<br/> CHAPTER AND EVENT - 1. The Cold War<br/>  Artist and Song: Bob Dylan, "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall"<br/>  Genre: Folk<br/>  Chapter Preview Skill: Discussing famous quotations<br/>  Reading: Previewing; Stylistic analysis  Writing: Supporting claims with evidence; Short-answer exam questions<br/>  Listening: Following on interview; Listening for: topic, main ideas, and conclusion<br/>  Speaking: Summarizing key points<br/> CHAPTER AND EVENT - 2. Music and Sport<br/>  Artist and Song: Gerry and the Pacemakers: "You'll Never Walk Alone"<br/>  Genre: Rock<br/>  Chapter Preview Skill: Understanding / Interpreting research studies<br/>  Reading: Summarizing key points<br/>  Writing: Developing a thesis statement<br/>  Listening: Note-taking skills<br/>  Speaking: Thinking on your feet<br/> CHAPTER AND EVENT - 3. Tragedies at Sea<br/>  Artist and Song: Gordon Lightfoot, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"<br/>  Genre: Folk<br/>  Chapter Preview Skill: Discussing personal experiences<br/>  Reading: Evaluating sources of information<br/>  Writing: Writing a persuasive essay<br/>  Listening: Listening for cause and effect<br/>  Speaking: (Short) Presentation skills<br/> CHAPTER AND EVENT - 4. Bloody Sunday<br/>  Artist and Song: U2, "Sunday Bloody Sunday"<br/>  Genre: Rock<br/>  Chapter Preview Skill: Drawing inferences from headlines<br/>  Reading: Reading an exam question<br/>  Writing: Writing for an audience<br/>  Listening: Listening for facts (from a radio program)<br/>  Speaking: Summarizing events; Speaking clearly; Expressing opinions with critical thinking; Thinking on your feet<br/> CHAPTER AND EVENT - 5. Apartheid<br/>  Artist and Song: Vusi Mahlasela, "Weeping"<br/>  Genre: African Folk<br/>  Chapter Preview Skill: Discussing hypothetical situations<br/>  Reading: Paraphrasing quotations; Summaries<br/>  Writing: How to quote source material<br/>  Listening: Listening for gist and details; Note-taking skills<br/>  Speaking: Defending a point of view<br/> CHAPTER AND EVENT - 6. Race Relations in America<br/>  Artist and Song: Public Enemy, "Fear of the Black Planet"<br/>  Genre: Hip Hop<br/>  Chapter Preview Skill: Listening to commentary and discussing<br/>  Reading: Making inferences<br/>  Writing: Editing and proofreading skills<br/>  Listening: Preparing questions while listening<br/>  Speaking: Presentation skills; Thinking on your feet<br/> CHAPTER AND EVENT - 7. The Stolen Generation<br/>  Artist and Song: Archie Roach, "Took the Children Away"<br/>  Genre: Folk-Rock<br/>  Chapter Preview Skill: Analyzing a timeline for information<br/>  Reading: Synthesizing material; Reading exam questions<br/>  Writing: Unity and coherence; Developing a thesis statement<br/>  Listening: Note-taking skills; Listening for gist and details; Listening for facts; Listening for cause and effect; Listening for: topic, main ideas, conclusion<br/>  Speaking: Informal debates<br/> CHAPTER AND EVENT - 8. Science and Crime<br/>  Artist and Song: The Tragically Hip, "Wheat Kings"<br/>  Genre: Rock<br/>  Chapter Preview Skill: Drawing inferences from headlines<br/>  Reading: Reading for arguments and counter-arguments<br/>  Writing: Compare-and-contrast essay<br/>  Listening: Following a linear argument; Following an interview<br/>  Speaking: Defending an argument; Thinking on your feet<br/> CHAPTER AND EVENT - 9. Space Exploration<br/>  Artist and Song: Inspiral Carpets, "Saturn 5"<br/>  Genre: Brit Pop<br/>  Chapter Preview Skill: Listening to commentary and discussing<br/>  Reading: Evaluating sources of information; Reading for arguments and counter-arguments<br/>  Writing: Dealing with counter-arguments; Persuasive essay<br/>  Listening: Listening for gist and details<br/>  Speaking: Thinking on your feet; Summarizing key points<br/>  CHAPTER AND EVENT - 10. Elements of War<br/>  Artist and Song: Arcade Fire: "Intervention"<br/>  Genre: Indie Rock<br/>  Chapter Preview Skill: Discussing relevance of famous quotations<br/>  Reading: SQ3R; Reading exam questions<br/>  Writing: Writing an in-class essay exam; Thesis statements<br/>  Listening: Identifying logical fallacies<br/>  Speaking: Arguing with fallacies; Defending a point of view<br/> 
<br/><br/> For advanced ESL learners. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780195444469 (Student Book) 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>20119014130 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>English language--Textbooks for second language learners.<br/>Readers--History.<br/>Readers (Adult).<br/>Advanced.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Integrated skills. 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PE1128  / .F64 2012