新視野大學(xué)英語第二冊(cè)第二單元section A課件ppt

1、The humanities: Out of date?FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS AIR FORCE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITYThe humanities should constitute the core of any university worth the name. Terry Eagleton (British literary critic, writer) Ideally, we all want an integrated life. Your goal should be to find a

2、 way to do what you love, and make your education support that. Bruce B. Janz (American philosopher)2UNIT2UNIT The humanities: Out of date?To talk about significance of the humanitiesTo further understand the textTo apply the phrases and patternsTo master the essay writing skillSection AWarming-up a

3、ctivities Text study Language application SummaryWarming-up activitiesSection A1. How do you think of your current major? If you were given a second chance to choose your major, what would you select and why? If I were given a second chance to choose my major, I would choose / I think being a is acc

4、ounting, computer science, psychology, civil engineering, philosophy, medical technology popular, interesting, enjoyable, promising, practical, meaningful, beneficial, well-paid Short answer questions2. What liberal arts / humanities courses do you learn in college? Do you think they are necessary f

5、or your education? I learn Chinese, English, philosophy, psychology, history in college. I think they are an essential part of the college education and benefit me a lot. gain more insight in life and society better understand and predict human behavior realize different interpretations of life and

6、history understand the past which has created the present be aware of cultural and religious differencesShort answer questions1. What did the speaker compare his high school education to?Listen to a talk about a native English speakers learning experience in his high school years. Choose the best an

7、swer to each of the following questions.A Technical school. B Modern arts college.C Liberal arts college.Listen and talk2. What was the most beneficial part for the speaker to take history classes? A He learned more about history. B He learned how to write a good essay. C He gained more cultural awa

8、reness. 3. How did the speaker benefit through learning the Spanish language? A He became a more competent communicator. B He satisfied the requirements of a foreign language. C He learned how to speak Spanish fluently.Listen and talk4. What else did the speaker learn in addition to the things he le

9、arned from history and Spanish classes? A He learned how to read assigned textbooks. B He learned how to get meaning from texts. C He learned how to go over every single word in reading.5. For what purpose did the teacher give students red pens and their own compositions? A Ask them to learn how to

10、improve communication skills. B Ask them to learn how to memorize facts and formulas. C Ask them to learn how to evaluate their own writing critically.Listen and talk1. Do you think your high school education was very much like attending a liberal arts college? Why or why not? Yes, because we took m

11、any liberal artscourses in addition to science courses. No, because our high school laid moreemphasis on sciences and we often competedwith other schools in sciences such as mathand physics.Listen to the talk again and answer the two questionsListen and talk2. What are the most important skills you

12、learned in high school? Learned how to communicate with my teachers and classmates. Improved my critical thinking and analytical skills. Boosted my confidence in dealing with difficulties and challenges.Listen to the talk again and answer the two questionsListen and talkThe justification for a unive

13、rsity is that it preserves the connection between knowledge and the zest of life, by 1 the young and the old in the imaginative consideration of learning. The university imparts information, but it imparts it imaginatively. At least, this is the 2 which it should perform for society. A university wh

14、ich fails in this respect has no reason for 3 .Listen to a short passage concerning the function of the university and fill in the missing information.unitingfunctionTo be continuedexistenceCompound dictationThis atmosphere of excitement, arising from imaginative consideration, transforms knowledge.

15、 A fact is no longer a bare fact: it is _4_ all its possibilities. It is no longer a burden on the memory: it is energising as the poet of our dreams, and as the architect of our purposes. Imagination is not to be _5_ the facts: it is a way of illuminating the facts. Listen to a short passage concer

16、ning the function of the university and fill in the missing information.invested withdivoced fromTo be continuedCompound dictationIt works by drawing the general principles which _6_ the facts, as they exist, and then by an intellectual survey of alternative possibilities which are _7_ those princip

17、les. It enables men to construct an intellectual vision of a new world, and it preserves the zest of life by the suggestion of satisfying purposes. Youth is imaginative, and if the imagination be _8_ by discipline this energy of imagination can in great measure be preserved through life. Listen to a

18、 short passage concerning the function of the university and fill in the missing information.apply toconsistent withTo be continuedstrengthenedCompound dictation The tragedy of the world is that those who are _9 _ have but slight experience, and those who are experienced have feeble imaginations. Fo

19、ols act on imagination without knowledge; pedants act on knowledge without imagination. The task of a university is to _10_ imagination and experience.Listen to a short passage concerning the function of the university and fill in the missing information.imaginativeweld togetherCompound dictationQue

20、stions Previewing1. What are the humanities? 2. Why are the humanities important?The humanities 1. What are the humanities? Humanities The humanities are a group of academic disciplines that study the human condition, using methods that are primarily analytical, critical, or speculative. Therefore,

21、they are distinguished from the approaches of the natural sciences. The humanities, called social sciences, include history, anthropology, communication studies, cultural studies, law, language, literature, philosophy, religion, music and theater, etc.2. Why are the humanities important?Through expl

22、oration of the humanities, students learn how to think creatively and critically, to reason, and to ask questions. Because these skills allow students to gain new insights into everything from poetry and paintings to business models and politics, humanistic subjects have been at the heart of a liber

23、al arts education. Today, humanistic knowledge continues to provide the ideal foundation for exploring and understanding the human experience.Humanities Text studySection Astudying the humanitiesland a future joblearning “hard skills” This essay argues against the current tendency that college stude

24、nts move away from _ to _ such as accounting to help them easily _. (Paras.1-2)This is a trend that is likely to persist and even accelerate. (Para. 2)trendStudents have defected from and toward College education is more and more seen as rather than dominant pillarsbit rolesWhat role did the humanit

25、ies play in the past and what role does it play now in students university life? (Para. 3)The inner forces that drive some people to greatness and others to self-destructionWhat is the “unconscious mind” according to Sigmund Freud? (Para. 4)What forms the basis of study of the humanities according t

26、o the author? (Para. 5)the fertile body of work about the mysterious inner drive by historians, architects, authors, philosophers and artists from the ancient timesPart I provides the background information of the argument. By moving away from the humanities and taking some “hard-skill” courses inst

27、ead, students think it would improve _. Because of the economic downturn, this trend is likely to _. However, the humanities play a significant role in peoples lives and cant be ignored.Part I (Paras. 1- _)5their chance of finding a jobpersist and even accelerateWhat are the advantages of studying t

28、he humanities according to the author? (Paras. 6-8)1. To improves our ability to read and write (Para.6); 2. To makes us familiar with the language of emotion and the creative process;3. To invests us with great insight and self-awareness;4. To releasing our creative energy and talent in a positive

29、and constructive manner (Para.7); 5. To provide a large scope of possibilities; 6. To prepare us for many different careers and jobs wecan undertake (Para.8).What is increasingly seen as the ideal in the establishment of a career? (Para. 9)a pairing of technical knowledge and inner insight Part II P

30、aras. _ - _Part II presents the authors argument to stand up for the true value of the humanities: studying the humanities can improve our ability to read and write, _ great insight and self-awareness, thereby releasing our creative energy and talent, and provide the _ that are widely open to us. It

31、 also suggests that inner insight, combined with technical knowledge, is _ for the establishment of a good career.invest us withscope of possibilities69idealParas. 6-9 In summary, the humanities help to create _ with insight and understanding of the passions, hopes and dreams common to all humanity.

32、 The humanities, the ancient timeless_, teach us to see differently and _ which is as useful and relevant in our modern age as it has always been. Doesnt it make sense to spend some time _ the humanities, our outstanding and remarkable treasure of knowledge? Who knows how famous YOU might become! we

33、ll-rounded human beingsreservoir of knowledgebroaden our horizonsin the company ofPart III (Para. 10)Part III summaries the main ideas stated in the argument: _. The humanities help to create well-rounded human beings with inner insight and understanding of the passions, hopes and dreams common to a

34、ll humanityThe trend of students _ is likely to persist and even acclerate. However, studying the humanities brings a lot of _ to peoples lives and helps to create well-rounded human beings. The humanities are as _ in the modern age as they have always been. benefits moving away from the humanities

35、and taking “hard-skill” coursesuseful and relevantMain idea of the textStudents are moving away from the humanities to “hard skills” to improve their future chance of landing a job. (Paras. 1-2)As labor markets continue to shrink, the humanities will continue to be in bad shape. (Para. 3)It speculat

36、es on the inner power of human beings that has driven them to either greatness or destruction, thus forming the basis of study of the humanities. (Paras. 4-5)Studying the humanities can improve our ability to read and write and to understand complex ideas. (Para. 6)Studying the humanities can invest

37、 us with great insight and self-awareness.(Para. 7)The humanities provide the scope of possibilities that are widely open to us. (Para. 8)Inner insight, combined with technical knowledge, is ideal for the establishment of a good career. (Para. 9)The humanities help to create well-rounded human being

38、s with inner insight and understanding of the passions, hopes and dreams common to all humanity. (Para. 10)Retell the text according to the following tips. (Part I) When the job market worsens, many students calculate . Probably, the humanities will continue . Once , the humanities now To be continu

39、edRetell the text according to the following tips. (Part II) Here, please allow me to that the humanities add to peoples lives. Studying the humanities improves Most importantly, studying the humanities invests us with , thereby Perhaps the best argument in favor of the humanities is In fact, increa

40、singly is seen as the ideal inTo be continuedRetell the text according to the following tips. (Part III) In summary, the humanities help to create , teach us to and It makes sense to , our outstanding and remarkable 1. major in 主修（某一）科目2. in succession連續(xù)發(fā)生 3. be bound to肯定會(huì)，注定4. stand up for支持，維護(hù)5.

41、speculate about推測(cè)，猜測(cè)6. invest sb. with sth.賦予(某人/某物)以某種性質(zhì)7. be liable to可能/易于做某事Practical phrases主修（某一）科目主修（某一）科目(the high demand for / computer science) The high demand for persons with knowledge about computers is why I chose to major in computer science at the university. major in短語逆譯短語應(yīng)用對(duì)具有電腦知識(shí)人

42、才的高需求是我選擇在大學(xué)主修計(jì)算機(jī)科學(xué)的原因。意群提示Practical phrases連續(xù)發(fā)生；接連發(fā)生連續(xù)發(fā)生；接連發(fā)生(an accomplished athlete / championship)She is an accomplished athlete and won the championship four times in succession. in succession短語逆譯短語應(yīng)用她是一個(gè)頗有成就的運(yùn)動(dòng)員，連續(xù)四次獲得冠軍。意群提示Practical phrases肯定會(huì)肯定會(huì)(try our best / gain something positive)As lon

43、g as we try our best we are bound to gain something positive from the experience whether we win or lose.be bound to短語逆譯短語應(yīng)用只要我們盡力而為，不管結(jié)果是輸是贏，我們必定可以從這次經(jīng)歷中有所收獲。意群提示Practical phrases支持；維護(hù)支持；維護(hù)(spare / embarrasment) The boss stood up for me at the meeting, sparing me some embarrassment. stand up for短語逆譯

44、短語應(yīng)用老板在會(huì)議上支持了我，使我免受了一些尷尬。意群提示Practical phrases猜測(cè)；推測(cè)猜測(cè)；推測(cè)(the workers union / the companys leadership) It is too early to speculate about the outcome of the negotiations between the workers union and the companys leadership. speculate about/on短語逆譯短語應(yīng)用要推測(cè)工會(huì)和資方之間的談判結(jié)果，還為時(shí)過早。意群提示Practical phrases賦予（某人或某

45、物）賦予（某人或某物）以（某種性質(zhì)）以（某種性質(zhì)）(critical thinking / the scope of many opportunities) Studying humanities invests you with critical thinking and provides you with the scope of many opportunities.invest sb/sth with sth.短語逆譯短語應(yīng)用學(xué)習(xí)人文學(xué)科賦予你批判思維的能力，為你提供無限的機(jī)遇。意群提示Practical phrases可能可能/ /易于做某事易于做某事(face up to / re

46、peat) If you cant face up to your mistake now, you are liable to repeat it in the future. 短語逆譯短語應(yīng)用如果現(xiàn)在你不能勇于面對(duì)自己的錯(cuò)誤，那么將來有可能會(huì)重蹈覆轍。意群提示be liable to do sth.Practical phrases與與一起一起(go through / a bad phase)In company with the oil market, the US dollar went through a bad phase in 1986. 短語逆譯短語應(yīng)用與石油市場(chǎng)一起，美元在

47、1986年經(jīng)歷了一個(gè)艱難的時(shí)期。意群提示in company withPractical phrases1.Sth. is/are more and more seen as rather than 用于表達(dá)“人們對(duì)某一事物的看法的變化”。2. Once + N., sth. now 用于表達(dá)“今昔對(duì)比”。 3. If sb. only do sth. / If sb. do sth. alone, its likely that / sb. are liable to 用于表達(dá)“如果只做可能出現(xiàn)的后果”。Functional patterns大學(xué)教育越來越被看成是改善經(jīng)濟(jì)而不是提升人類自身的

48、手段。原句譯文原句譯文逆譯練習(xí)逆譯練習(xí) a college education is more and more seen as a means for economic betterment rather than a means for human betterment. (Line 3, Para.2)句型提煉句型提煉Functional patternsSth. is/are more and more seen as rather than 句型提煉句型提煉應(yīng)用提示應(yīng)用提示用于表達(dá)“人們對(duì)某一事物的看法的變化”。句型句型應(yīng)用應(yīng)用Functional patterns(developi

49、ng ones identity / curriculum) 典型例句大學(xué)的真正價(jià)值越來越被看作是發(fā)展學(xué)生的個(gè)人特質(zhì)及社會(huì)技能，而非是大學(xué)課程本身。意群提示The true value of college is more and more seen as developing the students identity and practicing social skills rather than learning the college curriculum. Functional patterns人文學(xué)科曾是大學(xué)生活的重要支柱，而今在學(xué)生們的大學(xué)游中卻只是一個(gè)小點(diǎn)綴。原句譯文原句譯文逆

50、譯練習(xí)逆譯練習(xí)Once the dominant pillars of university life, the humanities now play bit roles when students take their college tours. (Line 4, Para.3)句型提煉句型提煉Functional patternsOnce + N., sth. now 句型提煉句型提煉應(yīng)用提示應(yīng)用提示 用于表達(dá)“今昔對(duì)比”。 句型應(yīng)用句型應(yīng)用Functional patterns(stunning scenic beauty / lie in ruins) 典型例句這個(gè)村子曾經(jīng)是一個(gè)風(fēng)

51、景秀美的地方，現(xiàn)在卻因?yàn)榈卣鹱兂梢黄瑥U墟。意群提示Once a place with stunning scenic beauty, the village now lay in ruins because of the earthquake.Functional patterns1. 1.如果如果我們我們僅僅學(xué)習(xí)數(shù)學(xué)，我們學(xué)習(xí)數(shù)學(xué)，我們很可能很可能只能申請(qǐng)數(shù)學(xué)家之只能申請(qǐng)數(shù)學(xué)家之類的工作。類的工作。2. 2. 如果如果我們我們單單學(xué)人文，學(xué)人文，可能會(huì)可能會(huì)失去很多機(jī)會(huì)。失去很多機(jī)會(huì)。原句譯文原句譯文逆譯逆譯練習(xí)練習(xí)1. If we study only mathematics, its l

52、ikely we will be a candidate only for jobs as a mathematician. (Line 9, Para.8)2. if we study the humanities alone, we are liable to miss many opportunities. (Line 1, Para.9)句型提煉句型提煉Functional patternsIf sb. only do sth. / If sb. do sth. alone, its likely that / sb. are liable to 句型提煉句型提煉應(yīng)用提示應(yīng)用提示 用于

53、表達(dá)“如果只做可能出現(xiàn)的后果”。句型應(yīng)用句型應(yīng)用Functional patterns(the immediate needs and interests / lose / gain)典型例句如果我們只是關(guān)注眼前利益而不考慮長(zhǎng)遠(yuǎn)發(fā)展，那么很有可能我們會(huì)得不償失。意群提示譯文譯文1：If we only focus on the immediate needs and interests and fail to take the future development into consideration, its very likely that we will lose more than w

54、hat we gain. 譯文2：If we focus on the immediate needs and interests alone and fail to take the future development into consideration, we are liable to lose more than what we gain.Functional patterns a. Most importantly, studying the humanities invests us with great insight and self-awareness, thereby

55、releasing our creative energy and talent in a positive and constructive manner. (Line 4, Para. 7) 最重要的是，學(xué)習(xí)人文學(xué)科使我們具有偉大的洞察力和自我意識(shí)，從而以積極和建設(shè)性的方式來發(fā)揮我們的創(chuàng)造力和才藝。Language appreciationLanguage appreciation b. In summary, the humanities help to create well-rounded human beings with insight and understanding of

56、the passions, hopes and dreams common to all humanity. (Line 1, Para.10) 總之，人文學(xué)科幫助造就全面發(fā)展的人，這些人具有洞察力，并理解全人類共有的激情、希望和理想。 Language appreciation c. The humanities, the ancient timeless reservoir of knowledge, teach us to see differently and broaden our horizons which is as useful and relevant in our mod

57、ern age as it has always been. (Line 2, Para.10)人文學(xué)科，這個(gè)古老、永恒的知識(shí)儲(chǔ)蓄庫，教我們?nèi)绾我圆煌姆绞娇创挛?，同時(shí)也拓寬我們的視野。在現(xiàn)代社會(huì)中，人文學(xué)科一如既往地同生活息息相關(guān)，也發(fā)揮著重要作用。 Language appreciation1 What are the main factors that affect students decision on choosing their majors?2 Why are there more science majors than liberal arts majors in coll

58、ege today? 3 Should schools give more support to the study of the humanities? Why or why not?Theme exploration personal interest special talents future job prospects financial status family advice friends influence social environment1 What are the main factors that affect students decision on choosi

59、ng their majors?Theme exploration2. Why are there more science majors than liberal arts majors in college today? better job opportunities more practical skills Highly-paid jobsTheme exploration Yes, it invests students with great insight. Yes, it helps students be better-rounded. Yes, it provides st

60、udents with flexibility to change their careers. 3. Should schools give more support to the study of the humanities? Why or why not? No, it doesnt satisfy students needs for their future careers. No, colleges are experiencing deep budget cuts and need to prioritize their financial resources. No, the