新视野大学英语第三版读写教程第四册Unit 5 Why culture counts教案.docx

新视野大学英语第三版读写教程第四册Unit 5 Why culture counts教案新视野大学英语读写教程第四册教案B4U5Unit 5Why culture counts*Teaching Objectives：Students will learn to use English to1. To talk about a stereotype of Chinese language and culture2. To further understand the text3. To apply the phrases and sentence patterns4. To master the paragraph (essay) writing skill*Time Allotment: each unit 8 classes1st---2nd classes: Part I Warming up1.Lead-in :2.Understanding of the text: Detailed understanding focusincluding Topic Sentence, Key Words, Logic Words, Reading Clues etc. in order to help students have a better understanding about the passage by asking some questions about it.3rd--4th classes:Part II Text Study3.Reading in Depth: Structure Analysis, Summary, Difficult sentences analysis Focus: More practice in Language Points (language points explanation,Sentence Patterns, Useful Expressions)5th—6th classes:Part III Reflection5.Critical thinking: More speaking practice in discussion related to stereotypes of aforeign country and how to deal with cultural differences.6.Writing Practice: Essay writing? A frustrating experience? An unforgettable experience?A difficult decision7th—8th classes: Part IV Assignment7. Post-reading activities: review words and expressions, role-play, exercises, etc8. Section B: Focus on fast reading and Practice in reading skillUNIT 5Section A Speaking Chinese in AmericaPart I Warming up1. Lead-in:1) Answer QuestionsQ1. Some Westerners think that Chinese people tend to avoid saying “no” directly. What are the common ways in which the Chinese express disagreement, rejection or refusal in daily communication?Tips: Chinese people generally use expressio ns like “possibly no” or “I’m afraid it won’t work” to say “no” to others. This makes them less direct in giving rejections.Q2. Are all Chinese so “discreet and modest” that there aren’t even words for “no”?Tips: No. When people with greater authority or power say “no” to those in a lower status(e.g. parents to children), they can be very direct and straightforward, e. g. “absolutely no”.2) Listen and talkListen to a radio program on compliments in American English. Complete the answers to the following questions.Q1. What are the common structures Americansuse to compliment each other?(a) What a …! (e.g. “What a nice hat!”)(b) ___________________________________(Give one structure and one example)Tips: I like your … (e.g. “I like your hat.”)I love your … (e.g. “I love your shoes.”)Q2. Are there any differences between Chinese and American cultures in how people compliment each other and how they respond to a compliment?Tips: Yes, the traditional way is to say something to show that we or the object we own is not that good. For example, we may say “哪里”(meaning “it is nothing”). But in modern days, many people have adopted the English way of responding to a compliment. They say “thank you” very o ften too.3) Compound dictationChina is casting such a huge __________ on the United States that many Americans are ______________ to learn the Chinese language _____________ retain their competitive edge. “Interest in learning Chinese among American youth and their parents has grown dramatically in the past five years.”said Vivien Stewart, vice president at the Asia Society, a US group trying to __________________ between Americans and the peoples of Asia and the Pacific. China’s dramatic rise to nea r superpower ________ and its telling effects politically, economically,and ___________ are driving the interest to learn the language, experts say. From_________________ to high schools, studies by the Asia Society show, there is a “rapid rise” in __________ among pupils to study the Chinese language.The Chinese rich cultural traditions and blossoming economy mean that is now ______________ all of our students to be better prepared to engage them and _______ opportunities together,” said Michael Levine, Asia Society’s executive director of education. Keys: shadow, scrambling, in a bid to, bridge the gap, status, culturally, kindergartens, interest, essential for, seize.2. Cultural Background: Chinese AmericansDiscuss with your partner the following questions:1) What does Chinese Americans refer to?Tips: The term “Chinese Americans” refers to Americans of Chinese descent. It also includes those with partial Chinese ancestry.2) What stereotypes of Chinese Americans are depicted in the media?Tips:Chinese Americans are “foreign” and “unassimilated”.Chinese are alien predators.Chinese Americans are restricted to clichd occupations.Chinese Americans are polite.Chinese Americans as a whole are a model minority.3) What are the popular columns in the history of the New York Times Magazine? Tips: Some of the popular columns in the history of the magazine are “On Language”, 。