The following series of lectures draws on linguistics, or the scientific study of language, to show the many ways in which language has a profound effect upon human relationships. These lectures address the various aspects and implications of what Professor Tannen calls “conversational style.” It also looks at the dynamics of specific situations such as the workplace and classroom where the role of conversational style is of particular importance. reuploaded Thanks to SLar!
Advanced Listening Comprehension is the third volume in this groundbreaking listening and notetaking series of THOMSON. This book is a complete listening and notetaking skills program for advanced level students of English as second or foreign language. Lectures and readings on topics of universal interest provide stimulating content-based material for developing comprehension, notetaking, and academic study skills. Compelling cross-curricular lectures for stimulating, up-to-date content. Pre- and post-listening activities. Spiraled vocabulary, structures, and rhetorical patterns. Content-based units and lectures. Guided notetaking practice
Paul Grice (1913-1988) is best known for his psychological account of meaning, and for his theory of conversational implicature. This is the first book to consider Grice's work as a whole. Drawing on the range of his published writing, and also on unpublished manuscripts, lectures and notes, Siobhan Chapman discusses the development of his ideas and relates his work to the major events of his intellectual and professional life.
Noteworthy is the second volume in Listening and Notetaking series of THOMSON.
This book develops students listening and notetaking skills, provides insights into U.S. life and culture, and builds cross-disciplinary vocabulary. Lectures and readings on topics of universal interest provide stimulating content-based material for developing comprehension, notetaking, and academic study skills. Compelling cross-curricular lectures for stimulating, up-to-date content. Pre- and post-listening activities. Spiraled vocabulary, structures, and rhetorical patterns. Content-based units and lectures. Guided notetaking practice This book includes 5 units:The face of the people, The American Character, American trademarks, Education, The official Side.
The 2007 Lectures are given by one of the world's foremost economists, Professor Jeffrey Sachs. Professor Jeffrey Sachs is an internationally-renowned economist and advisor to many governments around the world.
