
课程编号:B06031
课程中文名称:《综合英语IV》/ An Integrated English Course IV
课程总学时/学分: 80/5 (其中理论 80 学时,实验 学时,课程设计 周)
适用专业:翻译专业
一、课程地位
性质:《综合英语》在本专业中的定位可描述为:英语专业专科阶段专业基础课,课程覆盖英语语言中的语音、词汇、句法、语法、篇章、文体等语言知识和语言认知能力培养,英语语言听、说、读、写、译等语言运用能力及英语语言功能和语用能力培养,该课程以培养学生语言基础知识和基本的语言运用能力为主并兼有培养学生语义、语用、功能的能力,课程的基础性、综合性、辐射性特点明确,具体。
《综合英语》是一门基础性很强的课程,它综合听、说、读、写、译各方面知识为一体对学生进行全面、严格的训练。课程以培养学生具备系统、扎实的语言文化知识和语言运用能力为目标。《综合英语IV》为该课程的高级阶段,重点对学生进行语言修辞、篇章、文体结构赏析和应用能力的培养。
二、教材及主要参考资料
1.Gee, J.P. An Introduction to Discourse Analysis: Theory and Method. Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press. 2000
2.Hornby, A. S. Oxford Advanced Learner’s English-Chinese Dictionary (6th edition). Oxford University Press. 2004
3.Littlewood, W. Communicative Language Teaching. Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press. 2000
4.Richards, J. The Context of Language Teaching. Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press. 2001
5.邓炎昌 刘润清《语言与文化》,外语教学与研究出版社,1995
6.杜学增 《中英文化习俗比较》, 外语教育与研究出版社,1999
7.何兆熊 主编 《综合教程》,上海外语教育出版社,2005
8.夸克,戈林鲍姆 著,宋玉梅,王宁,王世斌 译《朗文英语语法》,吉林教育出版社,2004
9.王佐良 丁往道 《英语文体学引论》, 外语教育与研究出版社, 1987
三、课时分配
计划安排每个单元讲解8课时。课后布置作业,老师课后批改,并具体评分。
| 序号 | 学时 | |
| Unit 1 | Never Give In, Never, Never, Never | 8 |
| Unit 2 | Space Invaders | 8 |
| Unit 3 | Alienation and the Internet | 8 |
| Unit 4 | A View of Mountains | 8 |
| Unit 5 | The Tapestry of Friendship | 8 |
| Unit 6 | A French Fourth | 8 |
| Unit 7 | The Selling of the President | 8 |
| Unit 8 | The Monster | 8 |
| Unit 9 | The Discuss Thrower | 8 |
| Unit 10 | How I Found My Voice | 8 |
1.考核方式:闭卷考试
2.成绩核定办法:平时成绩占30%,包括课堂听写,写读书报告以及课堂回答问题的情况。期末考试成绩占70%
五、授课方案(见每单元)
Unit 1 Never Give In, Never, Never, Never
1.Teaching content: introducing background information; analyzing text and discussing each part of the text; language points; the stylistic features of a speech.
2.Teaching requirements:
After learning the unit, the students should be able to:
1)grasp the speaker’s purpose of making the speech;
2)understand the related background information;
3)comprehend the speech through intensive reading and paraphrase the important sentences;
4)get a list of new words and structures and use them freely in conversation and writing; get to know the stylistic features of a speech.
3.Key points:
Language points: deceptive, conviction, overwhelming, ups and downs, close an account, throw one’s mind back to.
Analyzing the text in detail; understanding the purpose of the speech; analyzing the rhetoric features of the speech
4.Teaching Method: students-centered communicative teaching.
5.Teaching prevision: reading Text 1; collecting information on Britain in the Second World War and Winston Churchill.
6.Time allotment and teaching procedures
1st class hour: Warming-up discussion: WWII (students contribute ideas and then teacher summarizing); general introduction of the text
2nd class hour: structural analysis (group work); discussing the main idea of the text; analyzing the style and the rhetorical features and style of the text
3rd-4th class hours: analyzing the text in detail (teacher guided intensive reading)
5th-6th class hours: analyzing the exercises attached to the text; Text 2
7.Exercises:
Analyzing exercises attached the text on pages 6-10.
Unit 2 Space Invaders
1. Teaching content: analyzing Text 1 and discussing each part of the text; language points; notice the author’s choice of words in describing
2.Teaching requirements:
After learning the unit, the students should be able to:
1)grasp the author’s purpose of writing and make clear the structure of the whole passage through an intensive reading of Text 1;
2)comprehend the difficult sentences in Text 1 thoroughly and be able to paraphrase them;
3)get a list of new words and structures and use them freely in conversation and writing.
3.Key points:
Language work: penetrate, gratify, stake a claim, be proportional to, sidle up, plow into, tread on, carve out, breathe down sb’s neck
Analyzing the text in detail; understanding the writing purpose of the text; understand the author’s way of developing ideas
4.Teaching Method: students-centered communicative teaching.
5.Teaching prevision: reading Text 1; collecting famous saying on time; reading stories on how the famous people arrange their time.
6.Time allotment and teaching procedures
1st class hour: Warming-up discussion: what does space invasion mean to you? Have you had such experiences? (Question and answer); general introduction
2nd class hour: structural analysis (group work); analyzing the style and the rhetorical features of the text; discussing questions on text comprehension P21-22
3rd-4th class hours: analyzing the text in detail (teacher guided intensive reading)
5th-6th class hours: analyzing the exercises attached to the text; Text 2
7.Exercises:
a)Analyzing exercises attached the text on Pages 23-27
b)Write a composition of about 250 words following the instructions in Writing Practice on page 27.
Unit 3 Alienation and the Internet
1.Teaching content: analyzing Text 1 and discussing each part of the text; explaining language points; discussing the rhetorical features of Text 1.
2.Teaching requirements:
After learning the unit, the students should be able to:
1)grasp the author’s purpose of writing and make clear the structure of the whole passage through an intensive reading of Text 1 Alienation and the Internet;
2)comprehend the topic sentences in Text 1 thoroughly and be able to paraphrase them;
3)master a list of new words and structures and use them freely in conversation and writing.
3.Key points:
Language work: at the expense of, prior to, give…pause to think, take advantage of, be available for, for the better, access, alienate, addict, foster
Analyzing the text in detail; understanding the author’s opinion; grasp the way of developing the passage
4.Teaching Method: students-centered communicative teaching.
5.Teaching prevision: reading Text 1; collecting and analyzing opinions on the influence of the Internet on human society and taking your ground.
6.Time allotment and teaching procedures
1st class hour: Warming-up discussion: how has the Internet influenced our life and the society as a whole? (Students report their ideas and then teacher summarize); general introduction.
2nd class hour: structural analysis (group work); analyzing the style and the rhetorical features of the text
3rd-4th class hours: analyzing the text in detail (teacher guided intensive reading)
5th-6th class hours: analyzing the exercises attached to the text; In class fast reading :Text 2
7.Exercises:
a)Analyzing exercises attached the text on Pages 38-42
b)Writing: Science: Good or Evil.
Unit4 A View of Mountains
1.Teaching content: Analyzing text 1 and discussing each part of the text; language points; analyzing the rhetorical features of text 1.
2.Teaching requirements:
After learning the unit, the students should be able to:
1)grasp the author’s purpose of writing and make clear the structure of the whole passage through an intensive reading of Text 1 A View of Mountains;
2)get a list of new words and structures and use them freely in conversation and writing;
3)appreciate the style of the text.
3.Key points:
Language work: constitute, stumble, outskirts, intact, apprehend, counterpoise, brand with, for good
Analyzing the text in detail; understanding the writing purpose of the text
4.Teaching Method: students-centered communicative teaching.
5.Teaching prevision: reading Text 1; gather pictures and photos of Nagasaki or Hiroshima after being bombed; reading newspapers to gather information on the efforts to limit the development of atomic bomb.
6.Time allotment and teaching procedures
1st class hour: Warming-up discussion: What do you know about the bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima in the WWII? (showing pictures and photos); general introduction
2nd class hour: structural analysis (group work); discussing the theme of the text; analyzing the style and the rhetorical features of the text
3rd-4th class hours: analyzing the text in detail (teacher guided intensive reading)
5th-6th class hours: analyzing the exercises attached to the text; Text 2
7.Exercises:
a)Analyzing exercises attached the text on pages 52-56.
b)Writing: P56 writing practice.
Unit 5 The Tapestry of Friendship
1.Teaching content: analyzing text 1 and discussing each part of the text; language points; analyzing the rhetorical features of text 1.
2.Teaching requirements:
After learning the unit, the students should be able to:
1)grasp the author’s purpose of writing and make clear the structure of the whole passage through an intensive reading of Text 1 The Tapestry of Friendship;
2)get a list of new words and structures and use them freely in conversation and writing;
3)appreciate the style of the text.
3.Key points:
Language work: budget, flick, trend, confess, moan, restrain, hang together, make a difference, resilience.
Analyzing the text in detail; understanding the writing purpose of the text
4.Teaching Method: students-centered communicative teaching.
5.Teaching prevision: reading Text 1; gather information on Hemingway and Coleridge.
6.Time allotment and teaching procedures
1st class hour: Warming-up discussion: Is there any difference between man’s and women’s friendship? (Group discussion and then report); general introduction
2nd class hour: structural analysis (group work); discussing the theme of the text; analyzing the style and the rhetorical features of the text
3rd-4th class hours: analyzing the text in detail (teacher guided intensive reading)
5th-6th class hours: analyzing the exercises attached to the text; Text 2
7.Exercises:
a)Analyzing exercises attached the text on pages 70-74.
b)Writing: Friendship.
Unit 6 A French Fourth
1.Teaching content: Analyzing text and discussing each part of the text; language points; understanding the writing purpose of Text 1; discussing the style of the text.
2.Teaching requirements:
After learning the unit, the students should be able to:
1)grasp the author’s purpose of writing and make clear the structure of the whole passage through an intensive reading of Text 1 A French Fourth;
2)get a list of new words and structures and use them freely in conversation and writing;
3)understand the ideas presented by the author.
3.Key points:
Language work: suppress, convey, pursue, resonate, confront, be immersed in, be exposed to
Analyzing the text in detail; understanding the theme of the text, analyzing the style of the text
4.Teaching Method: students-centered communicative teaching.
5.Teaching prevision: reading Text 1, get some background information about Independence Day, The French Revolution, The Enlightenment.
6. Time allotment and teaching procedures
1st class hour: Warming-up discussion: What do we do to celebrate National Day (T invites Ss to contribute their ideas); general introduction
2nd class hour: structural analysis (group work); analyzing the style and the rhetorical features of the text
3rd-4th class hours: analyzing the text in detail (teacher guided intensive reading)
5th-6th class hours: analyzing the exercises attached to the text; Text 2
7. Exercises:
a)Analyzing exercises attached the text on pages 87-91.
b)Write an essay of about 250 words on the topic of “The Ways to Deal with Cultural Differences”.
Unit 7 The Selling of the President
1.Teaching content: Analyzing text and discussing each part of the text; language points; discussing the style of the text; grasping the figure of speech: hyperbole; discussing American presidential election and related cultural issues.
2.Teaching requirements:
After learning the unit, the students should be able to:
1)grasp the author’s purpose of writing and make clear the structure of the whole passage through an intensive reading of Text 1 The Selling of the President;
2)get a list of new words and structures and use them freely in conversation and writing;
3)understand the implication of the title;
4)know the process of presidential election of America and get information on the famous American presidents.
3.Key points:
Language work: publicize, dictate, depart, condense, be bogged down, overrate, profuse, be taken in, to one’s advantage, be comfortable with
Analyzing the text in detail; analyzing the purpose of writing; understanding cultural and political issues discussed in the text
4.Teaching Method: students-centered communicative teaching.
5.Teaching prevision: reading Text 1, get some information about the president selection of the United States, Great Depression, Ronald Reagan.
6.Time allotment and teaching procedures
1st class hour: Warming-up discussion: What does “selling” in the title tell you (group discussion and then report); general introduction
2nd class hour: structural analysis (group work); discussing the main idea of the text; analyzing the style and the rhetorical features of the text
3rd-4th class hours: analyzing the text in detail (teacher guided intensive reading)
5th-6th class hours: analyzing the exercises attached to the text; Text 2
7.Exercises:
a)Analyzing exercises attached the text on pages 104-108.
b)Writing: P 109 writing practice.
Unit 8 The Monster
1.Teaching content: Analyzing text and discussing each part of the text; language points; discussing the style and the rhetorical features of the text.
2.Teaching requirements:
After learning the unit, the students should be able to:
1)grasp the author’s purpose of writing and make clear the structure of the whole passage through an intensive reading of Text 1 The Monster;
2)get a list of new words and structures and use them freely in conversation and writing;
3)appreciate the style and the rhetorical features of the text.
3.Key points:
Language work: compromise, conceive, between the lines, roll into one, be struck dumb with
Analyzing the text, appreciating the style and discussing the rhetorical features of the text.
4.Teaching Method: students-centered communicative teaching.
5.Teaching prevision: reading Text 1, get some information on Wager.
6.Time allotment and teaching procedures
1st class hour: Warming-up discussion: What is a monster? What kind of man is comparable to a monster? (showing pictures of Wagner and discussing); general introduction
2nd class hour: structural analysis (group work); analyzing the style and the rhetorical features of the text
3rd-4th class hours: analyzing the text in detail (teacher guided intensive reading)
5th-6th class hours: analyzing the exercises attached to the text; Text 2
7.Exercises:
a)Analyzing exercises attached the text on pages 120-126.
b)Writing: describing one of your close friends.
Unit 9 The Discus Thrower
1.Teaching content: analyzing text and discussing each part of the text; language points, discussing the style and rhetorical features of the text.
2.Teaching requirements:
After learning the unit, the students should be able to:
1)grasp the author’s purpose of writing and make clear the structure of the whole passage through an intensive reading of Text 1 The Discus Thrower;
2)get a list of new words and structures and use them freely in conversation and writing;
3)appreciate the style and rhetorical features of the text.
3.Key points:
Language work: assemble, prune, probe, finger across, make one’s rounds, prop up, furtive, dwarf
Analyzing the text in detail; analyzing the style of the text
4.Teaching Method: students-centered communicative teaching.
5.Teaching prevision: reading Text 1, get some information about the author and his writing style, preparing the new words and expressions.
6.Time allotment and teaching procedures
1st class hour: Warming-up discussion: what do you think the text is about (question and answer); general introduction
2nd class hour: structural analysis (group work), analyzing the style and the rhetorical features of the text
3rd-4th class hours: analyzing the text in detail (teacher guided intensive reading)
5th-6th class hours: analyzing the exercises attached to the text, discussing P142. Oral activities 1 (group discussion and then report); Text 2
7.Exercises:
a)Analyzing exercises attached the text on pages 137-142.
b)Writing: P142: writing practice
Unit 10 How I Found My Voice
1.Teaching content: Analyzing text and discussing each part of the text; language points; discussing the style of the text.
2.Teaching requirements:
After learning the unit, the students should be able to:
1)grasp the author’s purpose of writing and make clear the structure of the whole passage through an intensive reading of Text 1 How I Found My Voice;
2)master a list of new words and structures and use them freely in conversation and writing.
3.Key points:
Language work: stutter, snicker, humiliate, vent, pound, come close to, in a daze, retreat, savor, vibrant with
Analyzing the writing purpose of the text, analyzing the text in detail, analyzing the rhetorical features of the text
4.Teaching Method: students-centered communicative teaching.
5.Teaching prevision: reading Text 1, gather information on Chaucer, Shakespeare and Dobie.
6.Time allotment and teaching procedures
1st class hour: Warming-up discussion: guessing what the text is about from the title (question and answer); general introduction
2nd class hour: discussing the meaning of the title, structural analysis (group work), analyzing the style and the rhetorical features of the text
3rd-4th class hours: analyzing the text in detail (teacher guided intensive reading)
5th-6th class hours: analyzing the exercises attached to the text; Text 2
7.Exercises:
a)Analyzing exercises attached the text on pages P154-160.
b)Writing: P160 writing practice.
