外研社教学课件跨文化国际传播英语教程 U4-1.ppt

Lead-in questions Can you tell some of China’s measures in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic? Why do you think Chinese people and the Westerners have different attitudes toward wearing masks during the pandemic? Have you heard of any biased comments on China’s anti-pandemic policy by the West? How can you refute such biased comments? Unit 4 Fighting against the pandemic Learning objectives 01 02 03 04 distinguish between collectivism and individualism in cross-cultural communication; explain why some Western media publish biased reports on China’s anti-pandemic policies; describe the whole picture of China’s measures and achievements in fighting against the pandemic; tell the real China stories of fighting against the pandemic in international communication. Upon completion of this unit, you’ll be able to: Unit 4 Fighting against the pandemic CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 A cross-cultural view Western media perspectives Real China Tell your China stories SCENARIO CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING CRITICAL THINKING CASE STUDY MEDIA LITERACY CRITICAL THINKING CHINESE MEDIA INSIGHTS REAL CHINA STORIES CRITICAL THINKING Unit 4 Fighting against the pandemic A cross-cultural view A cross-cultural view Li Qiang: Hi, Jack. How are you doing? Jack: Not bad. Li Qiang: Hey, why don’t you wear your mask? The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a heavy toll around the world. Jack: Come on (laughing). I’m not ill. Why should I wear a mask when I can barely breathe with it? Li Qiang: But the mask can help protect you from catching the disease! It is during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Li Qiang, a Chinese college student, is walking on campus and meets Jack, his American friend. Read the dialogue and answer the following questions. SCENARIO Unit 4 Fighting against the pandemic A cross-cultural view Jack: I’m working out and cleaning my hands regularly. These really help me. You see, I’m perfectly fine. Li Qiang: But (worried) … don’t you hear about the grim situation? You’d better put your