英语教学法教程要知识点归纳.doc

Unit 1 Knowledge: sth that can be learned Skills: sth that only can be gained through practice or training, Language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication。 Views on language： 1、Structural view （language competence） —The founder： Saussure —The structural view of language sees language as a linguistic system made up of various subsystems：1、the sound system（phonology） 2、sound combinations（morphology）3、 meaning for communication（syntax） —Learning the language is to learn the structural items，study the inner structure and rule of language，ignore the social functions of the language。 2 、Functional view — Representative： Johnson、marrow、swain canal (the core: grammar) —The function view not only sees language as a linguistic system but also a means for doing things —Learners learn a language in order to be able to doing things with it Use the linguistic structure to express functions 3、Interactional view （communicative competence） — Emphasis：appropriateness — Language is a communicative tool，which main use is to build up and maintain social relations between people —Learners need to know the rules for using the language in certain context —The structural view limits knowing a language to knowing its structural rules and vocabulary Language teacher qualifications： 1、a good command of spoken and written language 2、formulate theory presupposition 3、language background and experience 4、know how languages are learnt 5、the ability to use methods in various situations 6、deep understanding of cultural background 7、understanding the principles of teaching These elements can be categorized into three groups：ethic devotion， professional qualities and personal styles View on language learning 1. Psycholinguistic: the relationship between language and thinking. Thinking in language Language is necessary for thought. Language acquisition(语言习得) Learners in their e