(eBook PDF) English Communication for International Teaching Assistants 2nd Edition – Digital Ebook – Instant Delivery Download

Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 157766776X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1577667766
• Author:  Greta Gorsuch, Colleen M. Meyers, Lucy Pickering, Dale T. Griffee

In order to become successful communicators in undergraduate teaching environments in the United States, nonnative English speaking graduate students require hands-on and relevant practice. Now in its second edition, English Communication for International Teaching Assistants continues to provide constructive insights and versatile tools to facilitate such learning. The authors convey the principals of cross-cultural awareness within the classroom and emphasize the importance of discourse intonation in building rapport, conveying meaning, and structuring information. 

Table contents:

Part 1: ITAs’ DISCOURSE INTONATION TOOL CHEST
1. Introduction to Discourse Intonation
2. Thought Groups
3. Prominence
4. Pitch Movement and Tone Choice
5. Pitch Level and Key Choice

Part 2: INTENSIVE PRACTICE IN AUTHENTIC TEACHING SITUATIONS
6. Discourse Intonation and Introducing Yourself and Your Course
7. Discourse Intonation and Leading Labs and Classes
8. Discourse Intonation and Giving Instructions and Advice
9. Discourse Intonation and Asking and Answering Questions

Part 3: RESOURCES FOR ITAs AND ITA COURSE INSTRUCTORS
10. For ITAs: Solving Communication Breakdowns
11. For ITAs: Techniques for Improving Discourse Intonation
12. For ITA Course Instructors: ITA Assessment

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