《新编大学英语》第二册电子教案7
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Unit Seven Culture Teaching Focus: Knowing about cultural differences between China and western countries Teaching Aims: In this unit, students are required to 1) get familiar with some of the useful language points appeared in the reading passages; 2) get to know some useful expressions concerning the topic of culture, customs, and taboos; 3) acquire a better understanding of the differences among people from different cultural backgrounds to ensure better communication Time allotment: 1st period 2nd period 3rd period 4th period 5th period 6th period 7th period 8th period Part One Preparation: 1&2 Part Two 1.pre-reading 2.Vocabulary 3.. In-Class Reading 1.Passage Reading (structure) 1.Passage Reading (Language points) 2.Post- reading (discussion) 1.Post- Reading Ex. (vocab.& trans.) 2.After- class reading II 1.After- class reading I 2.Part Three Ex.123 1.Part Three 45 2.Part Four View, Listen & Speak Part I 1.2.3.4.5 View, Listen & Speak Part II & III
I. Background information: Culture Culture is a very broad term used to describe the arts, the beliefs, the values, the traditions, the customs, and the institutions that are considered to be characteristic of a community, a people, a region, or a nation. Culture also includes the languages and dialects that people use to express their culture, since, in most cases, language is the main medium through which culture is transmitted. Most people feel that it is impossible to really know a culture without speaking the language. In some immigrant populations in North America, however, the original language (French, German, Chinese, Polish, etc.) has been lost but customs and traditions are still maintained. Although many cultures in the world have remained isolated for centuries, commerce and trade have often been the source of all sorts of cultural exchanges, ranging from foods to tools. Chinese porcelain and other inventions reached Europe thanks to the Silk Route, for example. However, cultural exchanges have not always been fair or balanced. The native populations of North and South America were decimated （大批毁灭） by disease and alcohol brought by the Europeans. Throughout history, wars and political decisions have destroyed cultures and forced people to adopt the language and the customs of the dominant civilization. It is often assumed that if a culture is technologically advanced, it must be superior or that if a culture is young it must be inferior. Every one tends to make value judgments about other cultures. Finding fault with or making fun of other customs and beliefs is often merely a way of bolstering(支持、鼓励) our complacency or our pride. It is certainly much easier to learn about other cultures if one approaches them with an open mind and if one respects differences rather than criticizing them. Often something that appears strange or unusual in another culture is in fact very logical and part of a deeply rooted tradition. What might seem rude in one culture might seem perfectly normal and acceptable in another culture. Tolerance and curiosity are key factors in all cross-cultural learning experiences. Although modern transportation and communications have reduced the world to a “global village”, there are still many fascinating cultural differences to explore. Discovering how people from other regions or other countries see the world can be an enriching experience. Tasting new foods, listening to different music, studying the architecture or the literature of other cultures can open up new perspectives on life.
II. Period 1—2 A. Part One: Preparation (50min.) 1. Comparing Chinese and American Body Language Step 1. Ask the students to finish the table in groups, and then check together
Step 2. Pair Work. Ask them to work in pairs to find out more gestures that bear different meaning in different cultures. Volunteers give their answers to the class. Finally the teacher sums up and may add more. E.g. *pointing to different part of the body to signify “me”; the head movement to mean “yes” or “no”; the different meaning of the OK gesture; bow/embrace/handshake to show politeness and courtesy, etc. Step 3. Comment on some very common differences between Chinese and Western cultures: * different forms of address: We often address a person by his/her title, such as 李经理,王院长,刘记者, which is not practiced by westerners. Chinese never call a senior, esp. an elder in the family by his/her given name, while it is common in western countries. * body space: whether body contact is acceptable. 2. Testing Your Stereotypes *Work in groups and finish the table. Ask the students to add more words concerning the characteristics of different people. Sample Chinese Americans British People hospitable modest intelligent hard-working shy self-confident warm-hearted generous Adventurous Creative Straightforward Open-minded Independent Emotional Imaginative romantic Conservative Gentlemanlike Reserved Humorous Mild Reliable Sincere serious
