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Unit 1 Introduction to Academic English 1.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 English 2. Emphases: 1 the basics of academic English in speaking and writing; 2 introduction to literature: Oxford: A Very Short Introduction and Academic English 3. Distribution of Schedule: 1st periods 2nd periods Step 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 course Step 2: Introduction to the content of the course 1 Oral communication 2 Abstract 3 Research paper 4 Summary writing 5 Rhetorical differences between Chinese and English Step 3: Introduction to literature 1 Introduction to Academic English 2 Introduction to Oxford: A Very Short Introduction Step 4 Evaluation 5. Teaching Reflection Unit Study 1. 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 EAP examples: 1 lexical level: 1 Pure?ST?words: hydroxide 氢氧化物 、diode 二极管 、isotope 同位素 、promethazine? 异丙嗪 、planction 浮游生物 Common?ST?Words: Bright/brightness Frequent frequency Film Pure/purity Constant Scan/scanner Coat/coating Definitedefinition 2 Syntax level: 1 More?Nouns、Noun?Phrases?and?Nominalizations e.g Scientic?expl