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Comprehension 英語二列C. Sarah Louisa Birchley sarahlouisa@mac.com. Comprehend. comprehend (v.)
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Comprehension英語二列C • Sarah Louisa Birchley • sarahlouisa@mac.com
Comprehend • comprehend (v.) • mid-14c., "to understand," from Latin comprehendere "to take together, to unite; include; seize" ; also "to comprehend, perceive" (to seize or take in the mind), from com- "completely" (see com-) + prehendere "to catch hold of, seize" Related: Comprehended; comprehending, comprehension
What will we do? • Integrated reading and listening comprehension lessons • AURIC Approach to Comprehension: • Activate your schema • Use Strategies • Respond with Questions • Interact with others • Comprehend
Interesting Topics • Science • Art • Technology • Education • Law • Sports • Music • History • Geography • Languages
Authentic Materials • Various overseas universities • TED • Famous Lectures • Journal Articles • Magazines • Books • Contemporary • Topical
Assessment • Weekly blog discussion activity (30%) • Twice during the semester you will have an IELTS-style listening and reading test (50%) • Lecture Comprehension Task (10%) • Reading Summary Task (10%)
Instructor Info • Sarah Louisa Birchley • Email: sarahlouisa@mac.com • Tel: 080-3028-2938 • Twitter: _sarahlouisa_ • On campus Mondays Hope to see you again next week!