中英语言对比Chapter 10.pptVIP

Chapter 10 Objectivity and Subjectivity Objectivity and Subjectivity Objectivity: Language acts as a mirror to our world, reflecting back to us the way we live. Our choice of language and the new words we create reveal an enormous amount about how we lead our lives today and how society is changing. Subjectivity: Language reflects how the speaker looks at the world. People may use different terms to refer to the same thing to show their own, subjective attitude. How many terms can you think of to address a female? 过去叫“痛快”，现在叫“______”； 过去叫“关系密切”，现在叫“__________”； 过去叫“瘦弱”，现在叫“______”； 过去叫“减肥”，现在叫“______”； 过去叫“半老徐娘”，现在叫“_________”。 “挨饿”这事，干得好就叫“______”； “掐人”这事，干得好就叫“______”； “发呆”这事，干得好就叫“______”； “偷懒”这事，干得好就叫“______”； “死皮赖脸”这事，干得好就叫“______”。 The relation of subjectivity and objectivity in Chinese and Western philosophies Chinese philosophy: the oneness of subjectivity and objectivity; Tao gave birth to the One; One gave birth successively to two, three, up to ten thousand. Western philosophy: the dichotomy of subjectivity and objectivity. It is not by man but by God and law (that we are governed). Subjectivity and Objectivity Daily usage of the language Subjective and objective standards Depiction of mental activities in English The passive voice Animated and inanimate subjects Different levels of objectivity Which of the two groups of letters were written by Chinese pupils, and which by their American counterparts? I’m a lively sunny girl. I like our school very much. I like sports and collecting stamps. On Sundays I often go to parks with my classmates and sometimes go to the suburbs. The school I attend is a very beautiful one. Collecting stamps is one of my hobbies. Chinese is also taught in our school. Museums also attract many of us besides parks. Subjectivity and Objectivity in daily usage 我方认为 我们建议 我们觉得 我们希望 你不应该那样做。 我很同情你。 It is believed… It is suggested… It is hoped … It is expected… A good person won’t do that.