高级英语课件Inaugural-Address.ppt

Inaugural Address John F. Kennedy Teaching Objectives To know the features of a political speech To appreciate the language features of Kennedy’s address To acquaint the students with some famous English speeches To take this speech as a good example to learn some techniques in writing a speech Teaching Focus The difference between a speech and an argument Political background Biblical and ancient Roman style writings and allusions A round-about way in vague terms to convey political views which are not openly stated Teaching Methods Teacher-oriented teaching method Student-oriented teaching method The elicited method Teaching Procedure Ⅰ. Introductory Remarks Ⅱ. Background Information Ⅲ. Learning Focus Ⅳ. Key words and Expressions Ⅴ. Explanation of the Text Ⅵ. Division of the Text Ⅶ. The Writing Style Ⅷ. Rhetorical Devices Ⅸ. Exercises Introductory Remarks Ⅰ. Introductory Remarks J. F. Kennedy addresses a worldwide audience in his inaugural speech. He makes a general statement of basic policy goals. The United States is prepared to pay any price, bear any burden, and meet any hardship to defend human rights, liberty and independence of free nations. He addresses different groups of allied nations or would-be allies, as well as the United Nations. He turns to his enemy, warning that the U.S. is prepared to oppose any foe at all costs, so they’d better negotiate and cooperate with U.S.. He appeals to his countrymen and citizens of the world for support and sacrifice in order to defend human rights and freedom. President Kennedy’s finest masterpiece and one of the best speeches. It is a persuasive speech with the clear purpose: to explain, convince and persuade the people that what he is saying and what he is planning to do best represent their interests so they should support him. Detailed Study of the Text Ⅱ. Background Information 1. Brief Introduction to John Kennedy On November 22, 1963, when he was hardly past his first thousand days in o