đại học huế trung tâm đo tạo từ xa ThS Trần thị gia quý GIáO TRìNH HUế - 2007 Mục lôc GENERAL INTRODUCTION UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION UNIT 2: VERBAL PATTERNS UNIT 4: PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS 17 UNIT 6: EDUCATIONAL ATTITUDES 25 UNIT 7: WORK VALUES 30 UNIT 9: CULTURAL CONFLICT 38 UNIT 10: CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT 42 ASSIGNMENTS 45 ASSIGNMENT 45 ASSIGNMENT 45 ASSIGNMENT 46 ASSIGNMENT 46 ASSIGNMENT 47 ASSIGNMENT 48 ASSIGNMENT 48 ASSIGNMENT 49 ASSIGNMENT 49 ASSIGNMENT 10 50 ASSIGNMENT 11 50 ASSIGNMENT 12 51 ASSIGNMENT 13 51 ASSIGNMENT 14 53 ASSIGNMENT 15 53 ASSIGNMENT 16 54 ASSIGNMENT 17 55 ASSIGNMENT 18 55 ASSIGNMENT 19 56 ASSIGNMENT 20 57 GENERAL INTRODUCTION This study guide is designed to help learners in improving their speaking skills when they learn the course book Beyond Language by Levine, D R and Adelman, M B by themselves The course objectives are upgrading learners’ communicative skills, familiarizing learners with the relationship between language and culture, and encouraging an appreciation of cultural diversity and intercultural process The guide book is comprised of two main parts: A guide which helps learners to understand the main points presented in each unit, provides learners with the answers to the Comprehension Questions, Vocabulary Exercises and some suggestions on the Conversational Activities 20 Assignments which give learners more practice and exercises so that they can evaluate their own speaking skills and progress during and after learning the course Ngỉåìi soản: ThS TRÁƯN THË GIA QU UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION I WARM-UP: Look at the picture in your book, - What are the people doing? - Can you guess the situation? In your country, - What people say when they introduce one person to another? - Do people say the same thing in both formal and informal situations ? - Do people also shake hands when they are introduced to each other ? II READING Read the three introductions Varieties of Introductions a Introduction 1: - Is used in formal situations, when meeting a president of a university, or a director of a company, etc The relationship between the speakers is formal - Uses longer sentences, titles ( Dr., Mr.) - Uses formal words and phrases: “I would like to introduce you to ,” “How you do?”, “It’s a pleasure to meet you.”) b Introductions and 3: - Are used in more informal situations, when meeting a friend, a close relative, a family member, etc The relationship between the speakers is more informal - Do not use titles or last names - Use reduced words and sentences and simple language: “It’s nice to meet you” becomes “Nice to meet you.” “How are you doing?” becomes “How ya doing?” Use of Titles in Introductions - When there is a difference in status or age between the two individuals, formal titles and last names are used unless the person of lower status is told to use the first name - In informal introductions there is a tendency to reduce status differences by using first names - In more formal situations, the title along with the last names is appropriate Eye Contact and Handshaking in Introductions - Direct eye contact and firm handshakes during introductions are customary in the United States In introductions as well as in general conversations, speakers maintain frequent eye contact When shaking hands, people shake firmly and briefly “Small Talk” After Introductions - “Small talk” is a type of conversation in which impersonal or trivial subjects are discussed immediately after introductions are made - “Small talk” helps to maintain conversations and can lead into interesting discussions - Speakers initiate small talk with such questions as: “Do you live in this area?”, “ How you like living here?” or “What are you studying?” or “What you do?”/ “What is your job?” - It is uncommon and considered impolite to ask, “How much money you make?” or “How much does your house cost?” - Other questions: “Are you married?” or “How old are you?” are too personal for initial meetings Cultural Variations in Introductions - Styles of introductions, including initial conversations and nonverbal rituals, vary among individuals and situations, and vary from country to country - The purpose of all introductions is always the same - to provide an opportunity for people to get to know each other III COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS Answers: b b a a c b c a b 10 b IV VOCABULARY Some new words: - Exemplify (v): illustrate by example; be an example of - Rapport (n): sympathetic relationship - Prolonged (a): continuing for a long time - Ritual (n): all the rites or forms connected with a ceremony; any procedure regularly followed Vocabulary Exercises A illustrated casual A suitable response recommended Similarly shortened rank inclination relationship B d 2.b b a c d a d C a flowing b flow c flow a variety b Various c vary a considerable b considerably a purpose b purposeless c purposely D staring d prolonged c ritual b coincidence a palm e V CONVERSATIONAL ACTIVITIES A Interviews and Introductions Some suggested questions for interviews: * Data questions: - Can you tell me your name? / What’s your name? - Where were you born? - What language(s) can you speak? - How long have you been living here / in this city? - Have you ever lived in other cities? - What is your academic major? - What you like doing in your free time? / What is your hobby? * Conversational questions: - Have you ever been to a foreign country? - Have you got any idea about the culture of (England / France/ )? - Do you often speak to foreign people? - What is the most interesting custom of your country?/ Can you tell me an interesting custom of your country? Etc B Introductory Speech and Cultural Objects C Problem Solving You can choose your own solution This is one suggested way: You introduce Bill to Dr Daley and invite Bill to sit down, then say to Bill that you and Dr Daley are discussing about your career goals and invite Bill to join in if he wants to If Bill is interested, he will take part in the conversation and may give your some good advice, too If he is not, he may say sorry and go D Role-Play Some suggestions: - To your classmate: (informal) - To your English teacher: (formal) - To the director of your school: (very formal) You may start by saying: “This is a very nice party, isn’t it? My name is What’s your name?” etc “It’s very crowded in here at this time, isn’t it? My name is I’m studying at (class) What about you? ” “I’m very glad to meet you My friend often tells me a lot about your university I’m very interested in it and I am thinking of taking a course here Could you please tell me about the requirements of entering the university?” E Multiple- Choice Questionnaire Suggested answers: In the United States: c c d b b a a, b, c F Cross- Cultural Questions: Suggested ideas: To friends or to younger people To people of higher status or to older people, or when you are not sure of the age of the person you are speaking to UNIT 2: VERBAL PATTERNS I WARM-UP: - Look at the picture in your book - What are the people in the picture doing? - Look at the faces of the two people Can you guess what each person is speaking? - In your country, people often say “Thank you”? In what situations? II READING Some main ideas of the reading: Paragraph A & B: - A word for “thank you” exists in almost every language, but how and when it is used is not always the same For Americans, this expression is used as a polite response to different kinds of favors and compliments, and is often automatic Rules and Styles of Speaking ... 50 ASSIGNMENT 12 51 ASSIGNMENT 13 51 ASSIGNMENT 14 53 ASSIGNMENT 15 53 ASSIGNMENT 16 54 ASSIGNMENT 17 ... 47 ASSIGNMENT 48 ASSIGNMENT 48 ASSIGNMENT 49 ASSIGNMENT 49 ASSIGNMENT 10 50 ASSIGNMENT 11 ... UNIT 10 : CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT 42 ASSIGNMENTS 45 ASSIGNMENT 45 ASSIGNMENT 45 ASSIGNMENT 46 ASSIGNMENT 46