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Unit 1 Introduction to Academic English1.Objective: The aim of the study unit is to encourage the students to understand the importance of academic English. The unit will focus on the usage of academic English, targets of the course, main content of the course and introduction to literature. After completing the unit, students will have knowledge and understanding in: 1) the importance and the usage of academic English;2) the basics of academic English in speaking and writing;3) literature: Oxford: A Short Introduction and Academic English2. Emphases: 1) the basics of academic English in speaking and writing;2) introduction to literature: Oxford: A Very Short Introduction and Academic English3. Distribution of Schedule:1st periods 2nd periodsStep 1 Introduction to targets of the course(30 minutes)Step2 Introduction to the content of the course (60 minutes)Step 3 Introduction to literature (75 minutes)Step 4 Evaluation of the course (15 minutes)4. Teaching Steps Step 1: Introduction to targets of the courseStep 2: Introduction to the content of the course 1) Oral communication2) Abstract3) Research paper4) Summary writing5) Rhetorical differences between Chinese and EnglishStep 3: Introduction to literature1) Introduction to Academic English2) Introduction to Oxford: A Very Short IntroductionStep 4 Evaluation 5. Teaching ReflectionUnit Study1. Introduction to targets of academic English 1.1 What is academic English? EGP ESP EAP EOP English for formal communication in academic settings: lecture, seminar, conference and journal publishing. 1.2 Why learn academic English? differences between EGP and EAPexamples: 1) lexical level: (1)PureSTwords: hydroxide(氢氧化物)、diode(二极管)、isotope(同位素)、promethazine(异丙嗪)、planction(浮游生物)(2) CommonSTWords: n Bright/brightnessn Frequent frequencyn Filmn Pure/purityn Constantn Scan/scannern Coat/coatingn Definitedefinition 2) Syntax level: (1)MoreNouns、NounPhrasesandNominalizationse.g Scienticexploration,thesearchforknowledgehasgivenmanthepracticeresultsofbeingabletoshieldhimselffromthecalamitiesofnatureandthecalamitiesimposedbyotherman. (2)ExtensiveUseofthePassiveVoice: 1/3e.g 太阳的辐射能到达地球后就转化为热能，从而使大地暖和起来。Whentheradiantenergyofthesunfallsontheearth,itischangedintoheatenergy,andtheearthiswarmed. (3) MoreImpersonalSentences(4) MoreStaticStructures系动词形容词或名词（be+adj.orn.）系动词方位词或短语（be+prep.orPHRASE）系动词过去分词（be+V-ed）静态动词（如leadto,pointforward等）e.g Theglassplateisbroken.玻璃板是破的。 Thesensorishousedinasupportassemble.支撑部件上装有传音器。 (5) LongerandComplicationSentences 3) Rhetorical level FormationalStyleofWritingandStrictinStructure; ObjectiveandAccurateinStatemen;NorminLanguage2. Introduction to the content of the course2.1 Oral communicationPreparing a speech Structuring a speech Beginning and ending a speech Seminar presentation Lecture/forum presentation Q &A in seminars and lectures2.2 Writing communicationDifference between speaking and writing General description of academic paper writing Preparing a paper:Choosing a topic, searching for information, literature review Writing an academic essay: structure, language at the lexical level, syntax level and the rhetorical level Abstract: features; types; functions; stylistic features; abstract writing Research paper: purpose; typical composition of RP; introduction; materials and methods; resultes; discussion; acknowledgments; titleSummary writing: Rhetorical differences between Chinese and English: ideology; organization; thinking patternv Organizing a simulated conference v Academic translation v Summary of the course and further study 3. Introduction to literature 3.1 Introduction to Academic English3.2 Introduction to Oxford: A Very Short Introduction The Brain：A Very Short IntroductionGlobal CatastrophesDinosaursDreamingEgyptian Myth HIV-AIDSGlobal Warming New Edition ChaosHuman Evolution EmotionEconomic：A Very Short Introduction MathematicsClassical Mythology Philosophy.of Science Logic NewtonHuman Rights Free WillGeopoliticsGame TheoryThe Philosophy of LawContempora