上海牛津高一英语教案U1 Body Language-More reading精品.ppt

Unit 1 Eye contact is a meeting of the eyes between two individuals. In human beings, eye contact is a form of nonverbal communication and is thought to have a large influence on social behavior. What is eye contact? The customs and significance of eye contact vary widely between cultures, with religious and social differences often altering its meaning greatly. P1 P5 P2 P4 P6 P3 Body language is more important than words.Problems caused by misunderstanding of eye contact. Eye contact is the key to communication.Eye contact in many Asian cultures.Eye contact is a subtle thing.Eye contact in Western cultures. Please skim the passage and then match the paragraphs with the main ideas. 1. Why is eye contact sometimes the key to communication? 2. Is eye contact important in Western cultures? Why or why not? Answer the following questions. It can signal friendliness or hostility, interest Or boredom, and understanding or confusion. Yes. Because a westerner might consider a lack of eye contact as a lack of interest. 3. In which countries is eye contact more frequent between speakers? 4. What kind of eye contact is considered not polite? It is more frequent in Spain, Italy and Greece. Staring at others is considered impolite. Difference cultures Eye contact Meanings Western cultures Asian cultures necessary, frequent having interest, polite avoiding eye contact, closing eyes or looking down showing respect Fill in the blanks. Discussion Do you believe avoiding eye contact shows respect? In which circumstances, do you avoid eye contact? Eye Contact in Different Cultures Visual contact is encouraged in the United States of America. In most areas of Europe, looking into a persons eyes while conversing is seen as a mark of respect. In Asia, Africa and Latin America, sustained contact can be perceived as a challenge or affront to authority. Middle-Eastern societies, largely Muslim, require less contact than those in the European and American societies. Language