TIẾNG ANH CHUYÊN NGÀNH Chapter 10

3/26/2012 Summarize the Lecture The first trend I’m talking about is globalization Globalization is the process of operating a business in a lot of countries all over the world What I want you to understand here is both the globalization of business and the growth of information technology have created the need for a common language, and that language is English English is actually superior to other languages They say that it has the largest and most expressive vocabulary of any of the other languages in the world, and is therefore a better language for communicating ideas Another point of view is that the spread of English is a benefit because it’s neutral The first point says that the spread or use of English into nonEnglish-speaking countries can actually harm and is actually dangerous The last point of view to look at is very negative It states that English is not a neutral force, but instead the spread of English is part of a plan with very particular political and economic goals 3/26/2012 ……………the process of operating a business in a lot of countries all over the world …………… both the globalization of business and the growth of information technology have created the need for a common language, ……………… ………… it has the largest and most expressive vocabulary of any of the other languages in the world, and is therefore a better language for communicating ideas …………………neutral ……………….harm …………………….dangerous …………………….the spread of English is part of a plan with very particular political and economic goals 3/26/2012 Discussion A consensus is an agreement among a group of people Student study groups sometimes have to come to a consensus on one point of view or idea and present it to the whole class To this, the members of the group need to compare ideas, discuss them, then choose or compromise on one Use expressions to help bring the group to a consensus 3/26/2012 Does everyone agree? So, is everyone satisfied with this? Does anyone have anything to add? Let’s take a vote Raise your hand if you agree with this idea We’re going to have to compromise A, how strongly you feel about………….? What can we all live with? 3/26/2012