Strategies for College Success: A Study Skills Guide / Edition 1

by Diana Renn

Overview

Strategies for College Success introduces students to the language and culture of college. Designed primarily for near-native English speakers who are planning to attend or are just beginning their time at an American college, this textbook presents skills and strategies that will help students succeed academically and adjust to the cultural aspects of college life. It provides a wealth of study tips and strategies, which are outlined in the front of the book, to ensure academic success.

Key features of this integrated-skills textbook include:
*Authentic cross-curricular readings in the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and business
*Academic lectures similar to those found on the Next Generation TOEFL® Test
*Carefully sequenced questions, activities, and writing prompts
*Both individual and collaborative activities
*A section of the book devoted to academic writing
*"Orientation" sections to begin familiarizing students with college culture
*Test-taking strategies
*Strategies to build graphic literacy
*Self-assessment charts and questions

Strategies for College Success may be used for a general study skills class or as a supplementary text for a class with a writing focus. An audio CD is also available.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780472030606
Publisher:	University of Michigan Press
Publication date:	02/25/2005
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Diana Renn grew up in Seattle and now lives in Boston. She has taught ESL and writing, most recently at Boston University. Her short stories and essays have appeared in various publications, and she is the author of several ESL textbooks. Tokyo Heist is her first novel.