StyleandgenreintheEnglishlanguagesyllabus.pptVIP

Style and genre in the English language syllabus Hilde Hasselg?rd Abstract of talk The new English syllabus has an increased emphasis on the learners’ ability to distinguish between formal and informal language use and to adapt their own usage and their texts to different genres and media. Through text examples I will illustrate some linguistic features of formal and informal English and personal and impersonal style and relate these to genre. From the general “Objectives of the subject” To succeed in a world where English is used for international interpersonal communication, it is necessary to master the English language. Thus we need to develop our vocabulary and our skills in using the systems of the English language; its phonology, grammar and text structuring. We need these skills to listen, speak, read and write, and to adapt our language to an ever increasing number of topics, areas of interest and communication situations. We must be able to distinguish between spoken and written styles and informal and formal styles. Moreover, when using the language in communication, we must also be able to take cultural norms and conventions into consideration. Communication I The main area of communication focuses on using the English language to communicate. Communication is achieved through listening, reading, writing, prepared oral production and spontaneous oral interaction, including the use of appropriate communication strategies. It also includes participation in various social arenas, where it is important to train to master an increasing number of genres and forms of expression. Good communication requires knowledge and skills in using vocabulary and idiomatic structures, pronunciation, intonation, spelling, grammar and syntax of sentences and texts. Communication II New media and the development of a linguistic repertoire across subjects and topics are an important part of this main area. Knowing how to be polite and taking social conventions into conside