Exploring Content 1: Reading for Academic Success
Published on 24. May 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-13-140198-3 (ISBN)
Description
Using a content-based approach, Exploring Content: Reading for Academic Success delivers a broad introduction to disciplines such as science, anthropology, and art, while giving students reading and study skills essential for college-level success. "As you read" questions help students navigate authentic college texts.
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Lorraine C. Smith holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University. She has taught ESL for 25 years on all levels, particularly the college level. She has co-authored six ESL reading skills texts and has presented at local, national, and international conferences. Professor Smith teaches in the M.A. TESOL/BE Program at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York.
Content
Scope and Sequence
About Exploring Content
To the Teacher
To the Student
About the Author
Unit 1 HOW DID IT ALL BEGIN?
Chapter 1 The Universe and the Earth
? Introductory Reading: The Beginning of the Universe and the Origin of the Earth
? Main Reading: The Formation of Organic Molecules from Inorganic Molecules
Chapter 2 Developments on Early Earth
? Introductory Reading: The Formation of the First Living Cells
? Main Reading: The Drifting Shape of Our World: The Theory of Continental Drift
Unit 2 WHERE DID WE COME FROM?
Chapter 3 The Nature of Life
? Introductory Reading: The Classification of Life
? Main Reading: The Role of Natural Selection in Evolution
Chapter 4 Human Evolution
? Introductory Reading: Out of the Trees
? Main Reading: The Evolution of Homo sapiens
Unit 3 WHERE DID CIVILIZATION FIRST DEVELOP?
Chapter 5 First Steps Toward Civilization
? Introductory Reading: The Early Accomplishments of Homo sapiens
? Main Reading: Setting the Stage for Civilization: The Origins of Food Production
Chapter 6 Early Civilization
? Introductory Reading: Mesopotamia: The First Civilization
? Main Reading: Ancient Sumer: The World of the First Cities
Unit 4 HOW HAVE PEOPLE REPRESENTED THE WORLD AROUND THEM?
Chapter 7 Definition and Context in Art
? Introductory Reading: Art and the Artist
? Main Reading: Creativity, Meaning, and Style
Chapter 8 The Influence of History on Art
? Introductory Reading: Looking at Art
? Main Reading: Experiencing Ancient Egyptian Art
Unit 5 HOW DOES OUR SOCIETY INFLUENCE HOW WE PERCEIVE THE WORLD?
Chapter 9 Society's Influence on Our Behavior
? Introductory Reading: Understanding the Influence of Other People in Our Lives
? Main Reading: The Power of Social Influence
Chapter 10 Interpreting Human Behavior
? Introductory Reading: The Subjectivity of Social Situations
? Main Reading: Understanding Basic Human Motives
Index of Keys Words and Phrases
About Exploring Content
To the Teacher
To the Student
About the Author
Unit 1 HOW DID IT ALL BEGIN?
Chapter 1 The Universe and the Earth
? Introductory Reading: The Beginning of the Universe and the Origin of the Earth
? Main Reading: The Formation of Organic Molecules from Inorganic Molecules
Chapter 2 Developments on Early Earth
? Introductory Reading: The Formation of the First Living Cells
? Main Reading: The Drifting Shape of Our World: The Theory of Continental Drift
Unit 2 WHERE DID WE COME FROM?
Chapter 3 The Nature of Life
? Introductory Reading: The Classification of Life
? Main Reading: The Role of Natural Selection in Evolution
Chapter 4 Human Evolution
? Introductory Reading: Out of the Trees
? Main Reading: The Evolution of Homo sapiens
Unit 3 WHERE DID CIVILIZATION FIRST DEVELOP?
Chapter 5 First Steps Toward Civilization
? Introductory Reading: The Early Accomplishments of Homo sapiens
? Main Reading: Setting the Stage for Civilization: The Origins of Food Production
Chapter 6 Early Civilization
? Introductory Reading: Mesopotamia: The First Civilization
? Main Reading: Ancient Sumer: The World of the First Cities
Unit 4 HOW HAVE PEOPLE REPRESENTED THE WORLD AROUND THEM?
Chapter 7 Definition and Context in Art
? Introductory Reading: Art and the Artist
? Main Reading: Creativity, Meaning, and Style
Chapter 8 The Influence of History on Art
? Introductory Reading: Looking at Art
? Main Reading: Experiencing Ancient Egyptian Art
Unit 5 HOW DOES OUR SOCIETY INFLUENCE HOW WE PERCEIVE THE WORLD?
Chapter 9 Society's Influence on Our Behavior
? Introductory Reading: Understanding the Influence of Other People in Our Lives
? Main Reading: The Power of Social Influence
Chapter 10 Interpreting Human Behavior
? Introductory Reading: The Subjectivity of Social Situations
? Main Reading: Understanding Basic Human Motives
Index of Keys Words and Phrases