unit2space-invaders导入及单词.ppt

Space Invaders Richard Stengel Personal space Pre-reading Activities (10-15 min’s) What is “personal space”? What is your personal space? Does your personal space change? Why or why not? What is personal space? “Imaginary bubble” that surrounds a person which allows them to feel comfortable or uncomfortable. Personal space is our “individual boundary or territory.” Moving into someones personal space can be viewed as a violation. Personal space is more psychological than physical. It depends more on our inner space than the space outside us. This space varies across individuals according to factors such as age, gender, personality, status, and culture. 4 Zones of Personal Space Intimate distance: (0-18 inches ) between close friends, family members; show affection, give comfort or protect Personal distance: (1/?-4 feet) most conversations Social distance: (4-12 feet) less personal situations, in business, workplace Public distance: (12 feet) lectures, churches, public gatherings Shared Space Elevators, buses, theaters, and many other similar “shared places” tend to reduce personal space. People who routinely find themselves in such situations tend to have smaller personal space and more tolerance for “space invasion” than those who are unused to crowding. How would you feel if you were in any of these situations? We need personal space to feel comfortable In Union Square, a few feet between women goes a long way toward easing tensions about being in a busy area. But there are always “Space Invaders” Unit 2 Space Invaders By Richard Stengel About the Author Richard Stengel, Managing Editor of Time magazine, and a long-time writer and editor of the magazine As a senior writer and essayist, Stengel has written for The New Yorker, The New Republic and The New York Times. Hes been a frequent television commentator on CNN and MSNBC. Stengel has written several books,