河套大学外语系.ppt

河套大学外语系 英语课程 Contemporary College English Book II Lesson One Another School Year What for? About the author John Ciardi ( 1916-1986 ): Look at Note 1 at Page 4. Introduction : 1. What is the purpose of college education? 2. What is the difference between training and education? 1. 1). To understand the purpose, rules and regulations of the universities, and to learn how to use the facilities; to plan your studies; to handle relationships; to even budget for your expenses at college. This essay points out that a university’s purpose is not only to give the students sufficient training for a career, but also to put them in touch with the best of what the human race has achievedboth the techniques and spiritual resources of mankind. In this way they will become specialists and civilized members of society as well. 21st century is an age of information and globalization. In this age, we need people who will be able not to keep up with the latest advances in science and technology, but also to communicate with other people and other nations. Therefore college student are expected to develop in an all-around way to meet the needs of the new century. The students should arm themselves with the best of mankind’s techniques and spiritual resources, and seize all opportunities to cultivate the spirit of team work, the ability to handle emergencies and to work under pressure. 2. 1)The writer seems to think that technical training schools don’t have to expose their students to profound ideas. We don’t think so. All schools, as well as technical training schools should aim at training out useful and civilized members of society. 2) a) Training is preparation for a job or a career, such as the training in a certain skill. Education, on the other hand, is learning to develop one’s mental and moral powers. The structure of the text : How many parts can you divide the text into and why? two parts: Prag.1-8; Prag.9-14 Part 1 describes his encounter / meeting with a stu