英美概况Introduction.ppt

 English Writing 英语写作 第2学期 主讲教师: 徐向晖 Tel: Email: joanxu@163.com QQ:Revision What is writing? Writing is a way of communication Writing is expressing one’s ideas Writing is a critical action Writing is not a mere mechanical process of applying pen to paper, but is improved through reading, practice, and constant attention to language. Comparison with four more lg. skills Listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating Writing and listening Writing and speaking Writing and reading Writing and translating Different from reading and listening productive skill v. s. receptive skill Different from speaking body language, not so accurate Teaching Objectives: This course aims to improve the writing skills of language learners by offering writing theories and practice. College English Test ( CET 4/6) , Test for English Majors ( TEM 4/8), National Postgraduate Entrance Examination Teaching Methods Lecturing presentation: Provide adequate input for reference Chapter 7 Practice: Provide more meaningful and authentic tasks Pair work/Group discussions: provide interactive opportunities to negotiate so as to sparkle students’ interests and evoke their thoughts Portfolio assessment (档案袋评价) Peer evaluation Teacher’s comments Description of this course Class hours: 2+2 Credit: 2+2 General Requirements Class attendance Active participation Creative thinking Assessment Class attendance and performance (20%) Mid-term test (20%) Final exam (60%) Teaching content Chapter 5 Summarizing Uses of summary-writing Procedure Chapter 7 Writing for Practical Purposes Notices Greetings, Good Wishes, and Format Invitations Notes Letters Résumés Chapter 6 Composing Essays Criteria of a Good Composition Steps in Writing a Composition Three Main Parts of a Composition Types of Writing Chapter 8 Preparing Research Papers Definition and Purpose