英语修辞学课件ENGLISH RHETORIC.doc

ENGLISH RHETORIC (修辭學)Spring 2009 (2/23/2009 6/22/2009)Sophomore, Department of EnglishShih Hsin UniversityChen-ching Li 李振清Ph.D.TEL: (02) 2236-8225 ext 3571, e-mail: cclicc.shu.edu.tw http:/cc.shu.edu.tw/cte/gallery/ccli/ Office Hours: 15:10 17:00, Mon & Wed.Office: Rm. 702, She-wo Building (舍我樓7樓702室)Office Hours: 13:00 4:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, or by appointment.Welcome back to our challenging English RHETORIC class for the spring semester of 2009 Year of the Ox. It is time for all of you to brace for the challenge of further enhancing your English proficiency from a diverse perspective. Your performance last semester was recognized, and yet you can do better this spring through OUR joint efforts at SHU.In this(second) semester, you should get further involved in the piratical teaching and learning activities both inside and outside the classroom for enhancement of your English language skills.After the linguistic forging and English learning for one semester, you are now aware that RHETORIC simply means the art of speaking and writing effectively (Robitaille and Connelly 2005: 142). In fact, RHETORIC is designed to familiarize students of English as a foreign language with efficient communication, focusing primarily on the development of writing and speaking proficiency. To achieve this goal of learning on the part of students, the instructor will help further review practical syntactic (grammatical) structures, semantic functions as well as expansion of vocabulary based on extensive and intensive reading. ENGLISHT RHETORIC endeavors to enhance the four linguistic skills of English, focusing on the development of:l Writing process (Chapters 3 - 7)l Speaking strategies and rhetorical patterns (Chapters 8 - 18)l Syntactic (Grammatical) Review and “Writing Elements” (Chapters 19 - 39)l Reading enhancement through diverse contents (Chapters 1 39; handouts)l Listening comprehension and reinforcement (Routine discussions)Class presentation through group dynamics, mid-term and final examinations will be enforced in the whole academic year. The year-long program seeks to develop both lucidity and accuracy in English through a topic-based syllabus designed by the instructor. Discussion will be carried out in the format of lectures and discussion on the part of the instructor and “group dynamics” on the part of students will be implemented as we did last semester. More authentic articles beyond what you have read (e.g., Abraham Lincolns “Gettysburg Address”, William Shakespeares “Julius Caesar” and John F. Kennedys 1961 inaugural address) will be added. These include selected articles from The New York Times, Asian Wall Street Journal, International Herald Tribune, TIME, and NEWSWEEK, etc. Extra convincing articles will be presented for discussion, including “Long Story” by Paul Krugman (Feb. 8, 2008, NYT), “Obama Arrives in Washington after Train Trip” by Jeef Zeleny (Jan. 17, 2009, NYT), as well as the “Inauguration Address of Barack Obama”, Jan. 20, 2009.Education is a gateway to employment and personal growth. (Cf. OECD Sep. 12, 2006). Employ this course of English Rhetoric as a springboard to render you a citizen of the world. Textbook:Writers Resources: From Paragraph to Essay (by Julie Robitaille and Robert Connelly, 2002. Boston: Heinle/Thomson.References: 1. Strunk, William, Jr. 1999. Elements of Style. New York: B.2. Li, Chen-ching and others. Eds. 2005, 2006, 2007. Guided Reading on New York Times English紐約時報英文解析(I, - IV). Taipei: Linking Press (聯經).3. Murray, Donald M. 2005. Write to Learn. Boston: Thomson Wadsworth.4. Ruetten, Mary. 2003. Developing Composition Skills: Rhetoric and Grammar. Boston: Thomson & Heinle. Grading Scale: Class performance: 10%Attendance: 20%Mid-term: 30% Final exam: 40%ENGLISH RHETORIC (修辭學)Spring 2009 (2/23/2009 6/22/2009)Sophomore, Department of EnglishShih Hsin UniversityChen-ching Li 李振清Ph.D.TEL: (02) 2236-8225 ext 3571, e-mail: cclicc.shu.edu.tw http:/cc.shu.edu.tw/cte/gallery/ccli/ Office Hours: 15:10 17:00, Mon & Wed.Office: Rm. 702, She-wo Building (舍我樓7樓702室)Office Hours: 13:00 4:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, or by appointment.Feb. 231. “Welcome back” remarks: Challenges and Expectations, 2009-2010. 2.Review of students performance for the final exam Fall, 2008 3. General review of Chapters 1-8, 19-29 Writers Resources (WR)4. Discussion: How to beef up English proficiency through Rhetoric.5.Individual ORAL presentation on the highlight or memorable experiences of the winter break. Whats the insight you have found?6.Assignment: l Writers Resources (WR) Chapters 9, 25 (Review)l The Catcher in the Rye, a novel by J.D. Salinger, 1951. Mar. 2Writers Resources (WR) Chapters 9, 25 (Subject Verb Agreement).1. Further review of Chapter 8: Description.2. Chapters 9-A: Narration; Retelling stories.6.Notions of Narration and Description of The Catcher in the Rye, a novel by J.D. Salinger, 1951. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.3. Assignment: Writers Resources (WR) Chapters 10-A, 29 Mar. 9Writers Resources (WR) Chapters 10-A, 29 (Run-ons)1. Illustration or Example for good writing and speaking (Chapter 10)2. Barack Obama (Jan. 20, 2009): “Inauguration Address” to be discussed.Example from A. Lincolns “Gettysburg Address” . 3. Assignment: WR Chapters 10-B, 30-A (Sentence Combining).Mar.16Writers Resources (WR) Chapters 10-B, 30-A.1. Turn in the written versions of “illustrations” (from the previous week)2.Process AnalysisExample: “How to End a Relationship” (WR PP. 182-183; 184-185)3.Exercise on “How to overcome your stage fright” at SHU:l Group Dynamics: Present “illustrations” orally in class.l Submit the written versions of “illustrations” next week.4. “Verb Tenses” (Chapter 26)5. Assignment: WR Chapters 11A, 30B6.Mar. 23Writers Resources (WR) Chapters 11A, 30B1. “Process Analysis”, WR: Chapter 11A.2. “Sentence Types” (Chapter 27)3. Assignment: WR Prepare for Mid-term Exam. Chapters 11B, 31.Mar. 30Writers Resources (WR) Chapters 11-B, 31.1. Process Analysis, WR Chapter 11-B, 31.2. USA Today (Se. 5, 2006): “Struggling to make ends meet Living with the minimum wage”: Discussion, brainstorming and discussion. 3. “Sentence Combining” (Chapter 28)4. Assignment: WR Chapters 12, 32-A (Sentence Variety).Apr. 6Mid-Term ExaminationContents: Chapters 1-11, 19-31Apr. 13Writers Resources (WR) Chapters 12, 32-A.1.Review Mid-Term Examination.2.“Cause and Effects” Chapters 12 3.Run-ons (Chapter 29) 4. Assignment: WR Chapters 13-A (Comparison and Contrast), 32-B.Apr. 20Writers Resources (WR) Chapters 13-A, 32-B.Assignment: WR Chapters 13-B, 33 (Apostrophes)Apr. 271. Writers Resources (WR): Chapters 13-B: Comparison and Contrast2. Chapter 33 (Apostrophes)3. Assignment: 14A (Definition)May 4 Holiday (Special assignment will be given for reviewing at home.)1.On “Definition” (Chapter 14A) and the diverse topics for discussion, including, “Vision and Mission of College Students” and others, based on Li (Feb. 4, 18, 2009): “College students English and their future prospects”, and “On The Legacy of Gettysburg Address on Barack Obama.” 2.Assignment:Assignment: WR Chapters 14-A/B, 34 (Pronoun Agreement)May 111.WR Chapters 14-A/B; Further “Definition” of diverse topics, including:l Deadbeat Dadsl Vision and Mission of College Studentsl Lifes Goalsl True Lovel Government Efficiency and Ethicsl Global financial crisisl Bailout policy: “American Recovery Economic Reinvestment Act” (US Law signed by B. Obama on Feb. 17, 2009)l The Goals of Education2.3.4. .“Denotation” and “Connotation”5. Chapter 34: Pronoun Agreement4.Assignment: WR Chapters 15-A, 35 (Pronoun Reference and Case)May 18Writers Resources (WR) Chapters 15, 351. Chapter 15: Classification2. “Pronoun Reference and Case” (WR, Chapter 35)3. Assignment: WR Chapters 16, 36-37 May 25Writers Resources (WR) Chapters 16, 36-37.1.Presenting “Summary”2.“Pronoun Agreement” (Chapters 36-37)3.Assignment: (WR) Chapters 17, 38 (Parallelism) Jun 1 Writers Resources (WR) Chapters 17, 381.“Analysis and Division” (Chapter 17)2.“Parallelism” (Chapter 38)3.Group Dynamic (writing and speaking)4.Assignment: (WR) Chapter 39 (Editing for English Errors)Jun. 8Writers Resources (WR) Chapter 391.Reviewing “Summary”: Written and Spoken (Samples from NYT 2006-09) Follow the guideline and topics provided last week. 2.“Editing for English Errors” (Chapter 39)3.Oral practice in class on “Persuasion” and “Class Evaluation”Present a “persuasive” oral presentation to share with your classmates about the outcome and impact of your learning in this class, plus one QUESTION for the instructor. 2. Assignment: l Getting ready for the Final Examination (June 22).l Preparing questions for asking the instructor during the final lecture next week.Jun. 15Advice to sophomores: Envisioning your future with wisdom and ethics.(How to cope with the misconception of “the lost generation” and brace for a promising future)大學生最重要的人生一課：全球化趨勢與金融海嘯衝擊中的智慧與倫理（如何去除失落的一代之迷思，開創燦爛的未來志業？）Q&A: All students are encouraged to ask questions either in English or in Chinese. The quality of the questions asked will be evaluated, and also have impact on the individual final grades. Assignment: Getting ready for the Final Examination (June 22).June 22Final ExamSummer Vacation starts on June 23, 2009.l This is not yet the beginning of the end. It is just the end of the beginning.l Have a productive summer vacation for reinforcing your further global studies and personal advancement.