Academic Linguists: Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky is likely the world's most famous linguist. Experts comment on Chomsky's contributions and Chomsky reflects on the impact of his work on the field of linguistics.
Reading improvement
Reading rate and comprehension can mean the difference between success and failure to students. Three strategies for improving both are presented in this program. The first suggests reading during the day, for short periods in a quiet place, for max...
Series: Academic Success
Contributor(s): Dartmouth College. Academic Skills Center
Transcript: THESE TAPES WERE DEVELOPED BY THE ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER AT DARTMOUTH COLLEGE IN COOPERATION WITH INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES. FUNDING WAS PROVIDED
Stress management
Stress, when carefully managed, can actually facilitate academic achievement. Reinforced by on-screen lists and a review segment at the end, this
Series: Academic Success
Contributor(s): Dartmouth College. Academic Skills Center
Transcript: WELL... CAN HAVE A POSITIVE EFFECT ON YOUR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ON YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE. THIS VIDEO WILL HELP YOU TO UNDERSTAND WHAT STRESS IS. IT
Notetaking
The skills students need to effectively record and learn information presented in class are outlined in this program. Featured is the Cornell Notetaking Method, which stresses organization and prompt review. A notebook page format that divides infor...
Series: Academic Success
Contributor(s): Dartmouth College. Academic Skills Center
Transcript: THESE TAPES WERE DEVELOPED BY THE ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER AT DARTMOUTH COLLEGE IN COOPERATION WITH INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES. FUNDING WAS PROVIDED
Strategic learning
This program outlines a concise three-step process for understanding and retaining information. The steps include exposure, review, and practice. Class attendance is stressed for maximum exposure to material. Valuable advice is provided on how to di...
Series: Academic Success
Contributor(s): Dartmouth College. Academic Skills Center
Transcript: FOR EXAMS. YOU CAN ENSURE YOUR ACADEMIC SUCCESS BY EMPLOYING THIS THREE-STEP APPROACH TO COLLEGE LEARNING. {00:08:50}{00:08:52}[ MUSIC... END ]
Time management
which students list important academic events, such as term-paper deadlines and exam dates. A weekly schedule allows students to assess available time and
Series: Academic Success
Contributor(s): Dartmouth College. Academic Skills Center
Transcript: THESE TAPES WERE DEVELOPED BY THE ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER AT DARTMOUTH COLLEGE IN CORPORATION WITH INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES. FUNDING WAS PROVIDED
Academic Connection
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Alexandria: Hub of Academic Excellence
Ptolemy's famous library gained a reputation to rival Plato's Academy. The patrons of the library were the first professional scientists.
Bronx Street Culture Anti-Academic
In the Bronx, boys' test scores are the lowest in New York City--partly due to pervasive poverty. The culture of the streets scorns academic
Academic Connection 3
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