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Critical Thinking: University Foundation Study Course Book: Module 6: Critical Thinking (Transferable Academic Skills Kit (TASK))

Critical Thinking: University Foundation Study Course Book: Module 6: Critical Thinking (Transferable Academic Skills Kit (TASK))

by Clare Nukui (Author)

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Synopsis

Transferable Academic Skills Kit: Module 6: Critical Thinking The Garnet Education Transferable Academic Skill Kit was short-listed for the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2008. TASK is a flexible learning resource that has been carefully designed to develop the key transferable skills that promote students' success in university and college study. Whether you are a student or a teacher, the TASK series provides a tried and tested teaching and learning tool suitable for a broad range of academic disciplines. A series of supported exercises relates theory to practice and provides students with the tools to develop a framework of skills that can then be used in a wide range of contexts both inside and outside the academic world. TASK can be followed as a complete course or individual modules can be selected to address specific needs. Created by members of the academic staff of the International Foundation Programme at the University of Reading, TASK forms a part of the university's skills provision for home and international students at all levels. Key Features * Familiarizes students with the basics of evaluation * Teaches students how to construct a sound argument * Teaches students how to recognize poor reasoning * Explores the manipulation of argumentation * Considers important questions about selection and presentation of materials * Practises the skills learnt in the module so far by preparing for and taking part in a seminar Also available as a boxed set of all twelve modules.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 38
 Publisher: Garnet Education
Published: 22 Dec 2006
ISBN 10: 1859649203
ISBN 13: 9781859649206

Media Reviews
A very important awareness-raising package for all who use it - including teachers and professors. A must for every university and academic institution where overseas students are studying for a degree. Exceptionally clear, motivating and highly relevant to student achievement. The glossaries are particularly helpful as are the many references to websites which develop ideas mentioned in the text. Duke of Edinburgh ESU English Language Award judges The most up-to-date and student-friendly collection of skills-based workbooks. Dr Monika Foster, Napier University Equips students with skills which are necessary and transferable to work contexts. IATEFL Voices Newsletter It's fantastic. Barbara Betinelli, Milan State University, Italy Very useful in helping to promote learner autonomy, critical reflection and intercultural competence. Cynthia Sikorski, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Author Bio
Clare Nukui is Programme Director of the International Foundation Programme (IFP) at the University of Reading. She teaches EAP and Academic skills and is also responsible for the pastoral welfare of the students on the IFP. Clare is the author of four books in the Garnet Education TASK (Transferable Academic Skills Kit) series. She has also written materials for BBC English and book reviews for its corresponding magazine. She is a member of the editorial committee of InForm, a new journal for IFP professionals. She has delivered workshops and seminar papers on working with Japanese students and academic skills development at foundation level at IATEFL and has also lectured at the British Council, Tokyo on the History of English as a Global Language. Before joining the University of Reading, Clare taught in Nigeria, Hong Kong and Canada. She was also an EFL teacher at the Swan School, Oxford and a lecturer at an International College in Reading. Clare's research interests include the teaching of Critical Thinking, Plagiarism and Intercultural Communication. She has MAs in Applied Linguistics and Social Anthropology which have helped bring together her diverse interests. Jane Brooks wrote the TASK (Transferable Academic Skills Kit) Teacher's Book and has contributed to a number of other modules in the series. She has been working in ELT since 1983. After teaching ESOL for a brief time, she moved into English for Academic Purposes, and has taught this in the UK and Caribbean for the last 23 years. She has also taught linguistics and francophone literature. At present, she is based at the University of Sussex, where she works mostly on pre-sessional courses. She is also researching plagiarism amongst international university students in UK universities.