英文写作课教案.doc

Diffrences between Chinese Writing and Westen Writing 1. Rooted in different thought pattern. Chinese: circular Westen: linear 2. Objectivity Chinese :personal, tell the readers his feelings from the inside of the event or issue Western: objective, Dont tell me how you feel; tell me what happened. I ll decide how I feel. write from the outside of the event. Chinese writer is more likely to use more descriptive terms and words showing a greater degree of emotion than the westerns. eg: As a frend you should point out mistakes to your friend. Its like fresh air injected into your friendship. It can help to keep the frendship tree green and luxuriant forever. (sentimental) 3. Westerners emphasize creativity and individualism. Chinese value models and imitation, which is a serious problem that copyright laws prevent. 4.Chinese are more militant(you should, we must, absolutely...) in their language, and imperative is more common. Westeners would state his point and let the facts speak for themselves. Therefore, persuasion is often used. Unit One Word (Diction) I. Levels of words. Formal common colloquial (informal) 1. Formal: also learned ,literary a) three or more than three syllables b) Greek or Latin origin c) Used in formal writing: scholary theoretical words political and legal documents Formal lectures address (read paragraph 1) 2. Common: widely used, in all kinds of writing 3. Colloquial: also informal a) one or two syllables b) Saxon origin c) mainly used in dialogs, to express people’s thoughts 1) slangs (used sparingly) non-standard words (not used) example: Informal Formal Informal Formal house mansion do perform class category hide conceal kind species act function quit resign help assist end terminate leave depart We should use right levels of words in diffe