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Beglar, David.

Contemporary Topics 3 : 21st Century Skills for Academic Success / David Beglar, Neil Murray and Michael Rost. - 4th ed. - White Plains, NY : Pearson Education, 2016. - 134 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. - Contemporary Topics .

Includes glossary and appendices.

SUMMARY: "Why do people seek out online communities? What is 'social intelligence' and why do companies value it? Why is artificial intelligence controversial? Discover the answers to these questions and more in Contemporary Topics 3. 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 their interests, and explore possible career paths" (Book Cover). CONTENTS: Acknowledgements
Introduction
Learning Path Unit 1: Communication Studies
Slang and Language Change
Unit 2: Child Psychology
The Genius Within Unit 3: Sociology
Online Communities
Unit 4: Business
Core Business Skills
Unit 5: Cognitive Psychology
Memory
Unit 6: Anthropology/Biology
The Science of Love
Unit 7: Technology
Artificial Intelligence: The Turning Point
Unit 8: Political Science
Big Brother and the Surveillance Society
Unit 9: Linguistics
Animal Communication
Unit 10: Economics
The Evolution of Money
Unit 11: Biology
The Fountain of Youth
Unit 12: Sociology
Marriage
Appendix A: Academic Word List Appendix B: Affix Charts Appendix C: Student Presentation Evaluation Forms

High-Intermediate Students (B2 - CEFR)

9780134400792 (Student Book)


English language --Vocabulary.--Studying and teaching
Listening Comprehension--Studying and teaching.--Note-taking
English language--Study skills.--Vocabulary

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