Introducing the Liberal Arts

A Guidebook for English Learners

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

AvCherie Brown,James Reid,Malcolm Sim,Clay Williams

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Introducing the Liberal Arts: A Guidebook for English Learners offers students a broad introduction to the essential disciplines of a Liberal Arts education. Covering Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences, each of the 31 chapters—written by experienced professors—guides readers through subjects ranging from English Literature and Sociology to Biology and Physics. Each chapter provides context and explains the relevance of the subject to the overarching Liberal Arts curriculum, making this book an indispensable resource for those exploring or considering a Liberal Arts education.Building Academic Vocabulary for Success This book not only introduces readers to key academic subjects but also supports language learners by integrating high-frequency English words from the General Service List (GSL) and the Academic Word List (AWL). Each chapter highlights essential vocabulary in bold, helping learners focus on the most critical terms for both everyday and academic English. Accompanied by carefully curated vocabulary lists and glossaries, this approach ensures that students develop the language skills necessary for success in their academic journey.Engaging, Flexible Teaching Tool Designed for teachers and students alike, this book is a flexible resource that can be tailored to individual needs. Whether used as a supplemental text or a core part of the curriculum, the suggestions for group discussions, presentations, and writing exercises encourage active engagement with the material. By blending academic content with structured vocabulary development, this volume provides both an introduction to Liberal Arts disciplines and a pathway for improving English proficiency.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2025-11-25
Mått219 x 276 x 17 mm
Vikt730 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor284
FörlagEmerald Publishing Limited
ISBN9781805923046

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Cherie Brown is a former assistant professor in the EAP Program at Akita International University, Japan, and member of THT (Teachers Helping Teachers), a special interest group within the Japan Association of Language Teachers that conducts EFL teacher-development programs in Vietnam, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Kyrgyzstan. James Reid is the EAP coordinator at Akita International University and an Assistant Professor of International Liberal Arts. Malcolm Sim is an associate professor and Head of the English for Academic Purposes and Foreign Language Education programs at Akita International University. Clay Williams is a professor in the English Language Teaching Practices program of the Graduate School of Global Communication and Language at Akita International University.

Section 1. The Humanities: An IntroductionChapter 1. History; Late Professor William McGovernChapter 2. English Literature; Laura KobataChapter 3. Film Studies; Sean O’ReillyChapter 4. Religious Studies; Seth ClippardChapter 5. Western Philosophy; Kyle Michael James ShuttleworthChapter 6. Rhetoric; Patrick DoughertyChapter 7. Drama for Education; Naoko ArakiChapter 8. Creative Writing; Joel FriederichChapter 9. Japanese Philosophy; Kyle Michael James ShuttleworthChapter 10. Art History; Kuniko AbeSection 2. The Social Sciences: An IntroductionChapter 11. Macroeconomics; Wenti DuChapter 12. Sociology; Matthew RyczekChapter 13. Sociolinguistics; Leigh BennettChapter 14. Cultural Anthropology; Hisako OmoriChapter 15. The Geography of Public Health; Sig LangeggerChapter 16. Management Studies; Masahiko AgataChapter 17. Social Anthropology; Julian ManningChapter 18. Linguistics: How Does Language Work?; Clay WilliamsChapter 19. Development Economics; Hideyuki NakagawaChapter 20. Marketing; Tomas NilssonChapter 21. Constitutional Law; Takeshi AkibaChapter 22. Political Science; James ReidSection 3. The Sciences: An IntroductionChapter 23. Mathematics; Attila Egri-NagyChapter 24. Biology; Jeanette DennissonChapter 25. Chemistry; Jeanette DennissonChapter 26. Physics; Yasushi NaraChapter 27. Geology; James ReidChapter 28. Programming; Florent DomenachChapter 29. Environmental Science; James ReidChapter 30. Statistics; Eric YanchenkoChapter 31. Zoology; James Reid

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