新视野大学英语第三版第二册Unit2 A The Humanities： Out of Date教案.docx

Book 2 Unit 2 A The Humanities: Out of Date?教学重点：To talk about significance of the humanities and major choosingReading skill: getting the topic sentence in each paragraghListening still: getting the required information by identifying the signial wordsMaster the key language points and grammatical structures in the text教学难点：Application of the phrases and patternsOral practice in class: list the reasons for major-choosingHow to idnetify the signial words in ListeningWriting paragraphs with the structure ----cause+effect+reasons教学过程：Task 1 1). for students: group discussion and representation Question: How do you think of your current major? If you were given a second chance to choose your major, what would you select and why? Tips:--- If I were given a second chance to choose my major, I would choose … accounting, computer science, psychology, civil engineering, philosophy, medical technology … popular, interesting, enjoyable, promising, practical, meaningful, beneficial, well-paid … 2). for teachersBackground knowledge: The humanitiesThe humanities are a group of academic disciplines that study the human condition, using methods that are primarily analytical, critical, or speculative. Therefore, they are distinguished from the approaches of the natural sciences.Today, humanistic knowledge continues to provide the ideal foundation for exploring and understanding the human experience. Task 2: Text Learning and Discussion1) For students: Discussion in class:Question:: group discussionWhat liberal arts / humanities courses do you learn in college? Do you think theyare necessary for your education?Tips: I learn Chinese, English, philosophy, psychology, history … in college. I think they are an essential part of the college education and benefit me a lot. --gain more insight in life and society --- better understand and predict human behavior --realize different interpretations of life and history - - understand the past which has created the present -- be