重庆大学：《大学英语》课程电子教案（四级）Unit 1 Fighting with the Forces of Nature Unit 2 Smart Cars Unit 3 Job Interview Unit 4 Multicultural Society Unit 5 Cruelty Unit 6 The Peace of Life.doc_大学文库

3. Prepare for writing means YoU have to Preview the"Essay Writing" section in the Integrated Course book and also Search on line or other reading materials for the concerned topic and Download the information or Take notes 1. Final examination: 60% 2. Tests(dictation, oral test): 15% 3. Participation( Classroom discussion/ presentation ) 10% 4. Assignments(personal essay, group contribution): 10% 5. Class attendance: 5% Note: Individual assignments will be graded using the scale Excellent: A+A.A-// Good: B+ BB- //Pass: C+ CC- //Fail: F Teaching and learning: Keep in mind that it is you who have to study to improve your English. If you do not stud by yourself, there is no use in coming to class. In other words, just listening to the teacher and other students in class does not help you improve your English 2. Be well prepared when you come to class. It is of great importance for you to preview the course materials before class according to the course schedule. If not, you ll find it very difficult to follow the class 3. Class participation is vital. You should actively join in pair work or group discussion and do oral presentation before class 4. It is important to turn in any assignments by the due date. If you know that you have a circumstance which will makes it impossible for you to turn in your assignment by the due date, you can and should come to consult with me about your problem beforehand 5. Your essays should be done in a loose-leaf notebook so as to hand in your assignments by a loose paper 6. Since attendance/absence is part of evaluation, keep in mind that your absence will reduce your evaluation Useful English Learning Resources: Magazines: English Language Learning, College English, English Salon, English Weekly, The world of English, English Digest, Overseas English Newspaper: 2/ Century: China daily Websiteshttp://epizza.nease.net(英语比萨园地);http://www.listeningexpress.com(听力快车) htt;/www.putclub.com(普特英语听力),ht (英文写作网); http://www.wwenglish.com(旺旺英语);http://www.chinadaily.com.cn(中国日报); htt/www.guardian.co.uk(英国卫报)htp/vww.washingtonpost.com(华盛顿邮报) htt/w. guardian.co.uk/英国卫报 htt/vwwwashingtonpost.com华盛顿邮报

6 3. Prepare for writing means YOU have to Preview the “Essay Writing” section in the Integrated Course book and also Search on line or other reading materials for the concerned topic and Download the information or Take Notes. Assessment: 1. Final examination: 60% 2. Tests (dictation, oral test): 15% 3. Participation (Classroom discussion/ presentation): 10% 4. Assignments (personal essay, group contribution): 10% 5. Class attendance: 5% Note: Individual assignments will be graded using the scale: Excellent: A+, A, A- // Good: B+, B, B- //Pass: C+, C, C- //Fail: F Teaching and Learning: 1. Keep in mind that it is YOU who have to study to improve your English. If you do not study by yourself, there is no use in coming to class. In other words, just listening to the teacher and other students in class does not help you improve your English. 2. Be well prepared when you come to class. It is of great importance for you to preview the course materials before class according to the course schedule. If not, you’ll find it very difficult to follow the class. 3. Class participation is vital. You should actively join in pair work or group discussion and do oral presentation before class. 4. It is important to turn in any assignments by the due date. If you know that you have a circumstance which will makes it impossible for you to turn in your assignment by the due date, you can and should come to consult with me about your problem beforehand. 5. Your essays should be done in a loose-leaf notebook so as to hand in your assignments by a loose paper. 6. Since attendance/absence is part of evaluation, keep in mind that your absence will reduce your evaluation. Useful English Learning Resources: Magazines: English Language Learning, College English, English Salon, English Weekly, The world of English, English Digest, Overseas English Newspaper: 21st Century, China Daily Websites: http://epizza.nease.net (英语比萨园地); http://www.listeningexpress.com (听力快车); http://www.putclub.com ( 普特英语听力 ); http://www.4ewriting.com ( 英文写作网 ); http://www.wwenglish.com ( 旺旺英语 ); http://www.chinadaily.com.cn ( 中国日报 ); http://www.guardian.co.uk (英国卫报) http://www.washingtonpost.com (华盛顿邮报) http://www.guardian.co.uk/ 英国卫报 http://www.washingtonpost.com 华盛顿邮报

Unit 1 Fighting with the Forces of nature Integrated English(4 periods) Objectives: 1)Grasp the mail idea and structure of the text; 2)Master key language points and grammatical structures in the text 3)Conduct reading, speaking and writing activities related to the theme of the unit The Focus and difficult points: 1. The main idea and structure of Text A 2. The understanding of text A including some difficult expressions 3. The follow-up activity: debate on education(Should we develop childrens creativity first or train them in basic skills first?) Time allotment and course arrangement Pre-reading Tasks: (30 ms) Tasks Ss the following questions on the recording(5 minutes) Where and when did the storm occur?(Lake Superior, Novembdr 1975) -Why did the crew tear the worst would happen to them?(They all knew the dangers of November storms) 2. Discussion: Man or nature, which is more powerful?(20 minutes) 1)Ss are divided into two groups: One group lists instances where man conquers nature; the other group comes up with cases where the forces of nature are too powerful to be resisted 2) Several Ss from both groups report their respective lists to class 3) T solicits opinions from other Ss: man or nature, which do you think is more powerful? also be careful not to disregard the laws of nature. when Napoleon and Hitler finally While-reading Tasks:(60 ms) 1. T draws Ss' attention to the subtitles in the text, then leads them through Text Organization exercise 1. In this way Ss will have a better understanding of the text structure.(5 minutes) 2. T explains the language points in Parts I and IV, and has Ss practice them.(see Language Study)(15 Minutes) 3. Ss sum up the main ideas of Parts I and Iv respectively. (4 minutes) 4. T explains the language points in Parts ll-lll, and has Ss practice them.(see Language 5. Ss form groups to analyze the similarities and differences between the two invasions. T may suggest that they make a comparison and contrast analysis in the form of a table When they finish, some Ss groups report to class. (see Text Analysis)(35 o 6. Ss sum up the main ideas of Part II and Part III (4 minutes)

7 Unit 1 Fighting with the Forces of Nature Integrated English (4 periods) Objectives: 1) Grasp the mail idea and structure of the text; 2) Master key language points and grammatical structures in the text; 3) Conduct reading, speaking and writing activities related to the theme of the unit. The Focus and difficult points: 1. The main idea and structure of Text A. 2. The understanding of text A including some difficult expressions. 3. The follow-up activity: debate on education (Should we develop children’s creativity first or train them in basic skills first?) Time Allotment and Course Arrangement: Pre-reading Tasks: (30 ms) -Tasks Ss the following questions on the recording (5 minutes) -Where and when did the storm occur? (Lake Superior, Novembdr1975) -Why did the crew tear the worst would happen to them? (They all knew the dangers of November storms) 2. Discussion: Man or nature, which is more powerful? (20 minutes) 1) Ss are divided into two groups: One group lists instances where man conquers nature; the other group comes up with cases where the forces of nature are too powerful to be resisted. 2) Several Ss from both groups report their respective lists to class. 3) T solicits opinions from other Ss: man or nature, which do you think is more powerful? Also be careful not to disregard the laws of nature. When Napoleon and Hitler finally While-reading Tasks: (60 ms) 1. T draws Ss’ attention to the subtitles in the text, then leads them through Text Organization exercise 1. In this way Ss will have a better understanding of the text structure. (5 minutes) 2. T explains the language points in Parts I and IV, and has Ss practice them. (see Language Study) (15 Minutes) 3. Ss sum up the main ideas of Parts I and IV respectively. (4 minutes) 4. T explains the language points in Parts II-III, and has Ss practice them. (see Language Study) 5. Ss form groups to analyze the similarities and differences between the two invasions. T may suggest that they make a comparison and contrast analysis in the form of a table. When they finish, some Ss groups report to class. (see Text Analysis) (35 minutes) 6. Ss sum up the main ideas of Part II and Part III. (4 minutes) Homework:

8 1. Deliver handouts about language points and ask Ss to review them after class. 2. Finish exercises of unit 1. 3. Finish reading Text B. 4. Ask Ss to search on Internet about education and take notes to prepare the follow-up discussion on Should we develop children’s creativity first or train them in basic skills first. After-reading Tasks: (90 ms) 1. Based on the information searched on Internet, Ss hold group discussion on the topic Should we develop children’s creativity first or train them in basic skills first. (15’) 2. The class is divided into two groups based on different ideas and debate on the topic. (30’) 3. Two Ss represent each side to summarize their ideas. ( 15’) 4. Check on Text B and exercises. (30’) Speaking Course (two periods) Objectives: 1. Familiarize Ss with vocabulary on sports and discuss related topics. 2. Familiarize Ss with vocabulary on weather and discuss concerned topics. Course Arrangement: 1 st period: 1. Deliver handout on expressions of sports and familiarize Ss with vocabulary on describing friend 2. Conduct group discussion based on questions: (20 min) A. Do you have favorite friend? B. Why do people need friend? C. How to make friends? 3. Group leaders report to the class. (15’) 2 nd period: 1. Deliver handout on expressions of weather and familiarize Ss with vocabulary on describing friend. 2. Leaders of each group casually pick out a script from Ts with two questions on it and discuss the questions. (20’) — What’s your favorite season and why? —Are there any special traditions associated with different season in your country? —What crops are produced in which seasons in your country? —Do you think weather patterns are changing? If so, why do you think this is? —Do you have snow in your country? (Do you have hail?) Describe it. —Do you think that in recent years we are losing our four distinct seasons? —What kind of climate do you prefer when choosing a place to go on vacation? —In your opinion, which season is the most beautiful? —Are you concerned with weather? How do you get weather information?