大学思辨英语教程精读1课件Unit3VerbalandNon-verbalCommunication.pptxVIP

Unit 3 Verbal and Non-verbal Communication Text A The Pragmatics of Cross-cultural Communication Deborah TannenLearning ObjectivesIntercultural Competence Critical ThinkingCommunicative CommunicativeCompetence Reading Skills Learning ObjectivesReading SkillsCommunicative Competence Use context to understand a new wordIdentify cohesive devicesPredict the content of an upcoming sentence/paragraphDevelop a coherent and cohesive oral/written discourseUse topic sentences, supporting sentences and concluding sentences in presentations/essaysCommunicate constructively in team workLearning ObjectivesCritical Thinking Intercultural CompetenceEvaluate the strengths and weaknesses of personal experience as evidence in argumentationOrganize the arguments using an outlineNote and reflect on the differences between academic writing and everyday writingIdentify similarities and differences in non-verbal communication across culturesBe aware of multiple levels of differences on which cross- cultural communication can falter Interpret communication behaviors from cultural and historical perspectivesLead inAs the world becomes increasingly interconnected, it is unavoidable that different cultures will meet, conflict, and blend with each other. People from different cultures find it hard to communicate not only due to language barriers but also because of differences in their non-verbal behaviors. This unit will guide you to explore some interesting problems in cross-cultural communication arising from discrepant verbal and non-verbal behaviors across cultures.Lead inText A explores the paralinguistic disparities in cross-cultural communication, ranging from pacing and intonation to indirectness and listenership. Text B focuses on the similarities and differences in body language between different cultures and the common misunderstandings they bring about, with special reference to the influence of culture and history. It also points to some ways in which these misunderstandings c