English for Academic Study: Reading & Writing Source Book - Edition 2 - Couverture rigide

Slaght, John

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1908614366 ISBN 13 : 9781908614360

Editeur : Garnet Education, 2012

Synopsis

The new edition of the best-selling English for Academic Study (EAS) series is now available. Garnet Education publishes the series in collaboration with practising teachers of EAP from the University of Readings International Study and Language Centre. The EAS series comprises seven separate EAP Course Books, covering the essential skills for English-medium study. The series has been designed for students on pre-sessional and foundation courses within an IELTS range of 5.0 to 7.0.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

John Slaght has worked at the University of Reading in a variety of capacities since 1988 and currently works in the EAP department. He is Director of Assessment and Test Development in the International Study and Language Centre at the University. John has co-authored two books in Garnet Education's English for Academic Study series: Reading and Extended Writing and Research Skills. John has extensive overseas experience in Higher Education, having spent a total of 14 years teaching English, History and French in Africa, and Academic English in the Middle East. His work continues to take him to various areas of the globe. John is currently piloting a book of preparation materials for the Test of English for Educational Purposes and is planning further publications on Academic Reading and Language Testing. Currently, his responsibilities in testing include test administration and writing. He has been an item writer for Cambridge ESOL for a number of years and is regional team leader on a marking panel. Anne Pallant authored the Writing volume in Garnet Education's EAS series. Anne has varied experience of teaching English for Academic Purposes. She has been teaching on EAP courses at the Centre for Applied Language Studies since 1994 and is part of the EAP Management team. She was also Director of Studies at a Language School in Italy. Amongst other qualifications, Anne has obtained an MSc in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from Aston University, a P.G.C.E from the University of Bristol and a Certificate in Online Education and Training from the Institute of Education, University of London. Whilst Anne is interested in the teaching of all skills within EAP courses, her current focus is on the teaching of academic writing skills and the development of appropriate materials and methodology. She is especially interested in the teaching of critical thinking skills in academic writing. Anne is also concerned with the teaching of study and research skills to prospective postgraduate students, and developing methods and materials through which the needs of students from different disciplines can be met in one classroom. She is also interested in teaching content-based courses and is presently involved in teaching writing to scientists and social scientists by electronic delivery and 'e-learning' methodology.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Garnet Education
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1908614366
• ISBN 13: 9781908614360
• Reliure: Cartonné
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 68
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible