Under modernity, time is regarded as linear and measurable by clocks and calendars. Despite the historicity of clock-time itself, the modern concept of time is considered universal and culturally neutral. What Walter Benjamin called "homogeneous, empty time" founds the modern notions of progress and a uniform global present in which the past and other forms of time consciousness are seen as superseded. In Translating Time, Bliss Cua Lim argues that fantastic cinema depicts the coexistence of other modes of being alongside and within the modern present, disclosing multiple "immiscible temporalities" that strain against the modern concept of homogeneous time. In this wide-ranging study-encompassing Asian American video (On Cannibalism), ghost films from the New Cinema movements of Hong Kong and the Philippines (Rouge, Itim, Haplos), Hollywood remakes of Asian horror films (Ju-on, The Grudge, A Tale of Two Sisters) and a Filipino horror film cycle on monstrous viscera ...
With a task-based learning approach, the main objective is for students to use the language that they know in order to achieve a particular communication goal. Generally focussed on speaking, tasks are opportunities for in-class communication which encourages fluency and confidence.
From Starter to Advanced, each level of New Cutting Edge features:
A comprehensive syllabus with thorough grammar, vocabulary and skills work
Systematic vocabulary building which focuses on high-frequency, useful words and phrases
Clearly-structured tasks to encourage student fluency and confidence
Challenge your students with the 'Study, Practice, Remember' sections.
Motivate your students with the self-study CD-ROMs which have additional grammar and vocabulary practice, plus 'Real life' video sequences.
Engage your students with New Cutting Edge Digital - software for interactive whiteboards.
Mini-dictionary included inside every Student's Book
New Cutting Edge Elementary takes students from A1 to A2 level of the CEF.
Product details
- Mixed media product | 176 pages
- 213 x 298 x 11mm | 590g
- 01 Mar 2007
- Pearson Education Limited
- Pearson Longman
- Harlow, United Kingdom
- English
- 2nd edition
- w. numerous figs. (mostly col.)., insert: mini-dictionary
- 9781405852272
- 58,852
Download New Cutting Edge Elementary Students Book and CD-Rom Pack (1405852275).pdf, available at ebookdownloadfree.co for free.
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