大学英语课程Part 1.ppt

* Part One Preparation 1. Human and Animal Communication 2. Functions of Language 3. Interpreting Body Language 4. Proverbs Quotations Part One: Preparation Human and Animal Communication Human and Animal Communication Music is one of the ways people use to communicate with each other, conveying different kinds of emotions to the audience. Music is an international language. A conductor can also use his gestures to conduct the band. So his gestures serve as a silent language. Work in groups to discuss how people and animals communicate with each other. Part One: Preparation Human and Animal Communication Besides, human beings use both non-verbal means, such as their facial expressions, gestures, body movements and verbal language to communicate with each other. Part One: Preparation Human and Animal Communication Humans are not the only living things that can communicate information to one another. Most animals use body language as well as sound and smell in order to communicate with one another. Honeybees, perform a kind of dance that accurately transmits information about the direction, distance, and nature of a food source. Part One: Preparation Human and Animal Communication Horses rub noses as a sign of affection. Chimpanzees greet each other by touching hands. Elephants show affection by entwining their trunks. Part One: Preparation Human and Animal Communication Dogs stretch their front legs out in front of them and lower their bodies when they want to play. Gorillas stick out their tongues to show anger. Part One: Preparation Functions of Language 2. Functions of Language convey thoughts to others; carry on the tradition; describe personal experience; record the history; preserve knowledge; show one’s social status; Part One: Preparation Functions of Language express one’s emotions or feelings; distinguish social groups; send information in distance; improve the relationship，overcome obstacles in space and time; pla