THE COMPASS: Route to Academic English 1 adopts a constructivist and learner-centred instruction by integrating the four skills- reading, writing, listening, and speaking- using a thematic approach.
All the texts and tasks in the book revolve around one main theme: Change. THE COMPASS: Route to Academic English 1 looks at the theme of "change" from different views and each unit dwells on one specific aspect of the concept, starting with the concept of "Changing the Self" and gradually moving towards a broader topic: "Changing Generations".
Key Features:
? designed for tertiary-level learners
? develops four skills in language
? introduces the conventions of academic discourse
? teaches paragraph and essay writing basics
? encourages students to be better writers and speakers
? enhances cognitive skills
? facilitates higher order thinking skills
? helps learners analyse, synthesize and evaluate ideas
? provides a variety of speaking and writing tasks
? addresses students' affective domain with the contemporary and controversial issues
? presents different language skills
? recycles the skills covered
Navigating the rough patches in the academic landscape is a tough experience...All you need to survive is... "THE COMPASS"!