profesional English-Outline(学术专业英语写作-大纲部分).ppt

English for professional purposes; First we should list some other versions of language. For example: English for tourists; English for workers in the tourism industry English for literature English for commerce; English for intimate occasions; Etcetera ; Apart from “English for literary purposes”, all of the other forms of language: are less formal use colloquial words and phrases don’t require strict grammar – just accurate communication (this can be achieved through repeated questions, to confirm mutual understanding) are usually oral: writing can be “rough and ready”, reading only needs to capture an outline. ; “English for professional purposes”, in contrast: uses many abstract and technical words; requires reasonably accurate grammar; requires active and accurate transmission of complex information – first time rather than through repeated questions; stresses two-way communication; uses graphs, equations, maps, and other forms of communication.;hence …;we also need …;and awareness of cultural differences …;but shouldn’t the foreigner have respect for Chinese culture as well?; So for at least the next few years, Chinese people will need to be the ones who make the cultural shift when using a foreign language (such as English). ;Why might you want to improve your “English for professional purposes”?;Why bother to collaborate with foreigners?;today’s plan;topics;topics (continued);your suggestions about content …;my plan (in case there are no suggestions, or they are contradictory);content (syllabus);Assessment: TBA;Assessment (cont’d.);Let’s be learning partners …;about your teacher …;;Useful aids – dictionaries, etc;For example, I need a large font size: I cannot read – even with my glasses – the small font sizes that Chinese people accept. And I also need a dictionary with Pinyin; otherwise, I can see the characters, but have no idea how to pronounce them! Your dictionary needs will change during your career. Dictionaries in China are much cheap