Unit 5 discusses the relationship between personality theories and dream analysis. The first listening extract, from a lecture, outlines and contrasts the approaches of Freud and Jung and introduces the different types of research: primary and secondary, and qualitative and quantitative methods of analyzing data. The second listening extract is from a seminar about research into the most common themes in dreams.
Skills focus Listening
• understanding ‘signpost language’ in lectures • using symbols and abbreviations in note-taking
Speaking • making effective contributions to a seminar
Vocabulary focus • word sets: synonyms, antonyms, etc. • common lecture language
Key vocabulary
accumulation analysis ancestors ancient anxiety aware