Lesson 1.11 Chinese vs English_Discourse &Text_Overview

  • Lesson 1.11 Chinese vs English_Discourse &Text_Overview

    Learning Goals:

    By the end of this lesson students will be able to

    1) Know the definition of Text and Discourse

    2) Know what Text Pattern is

    3) Know the basic similarities and differences between Chinese and English Texts

    4) Improve text organization skills

    5) Improve translation and interpretation skills

    6) Enhance teamwork and public speaking skills


    • Lesson 1.11 Exit Card Questionnaire

      Students to complete this after you've finished all activities/tasks in today's lesson.

    • Lesson 1.11 Assignments

      1. Review and Prepare for Quiz 1.11 Text and Discourse (6-8 questions)

          – Blank-filling / True or False / Multiple choice/ short-answer questions…

      2. Translation exercise (To read your translation in front of the class in the next session)

      a. 秋天，无论在什么地方的秋天，总是好的；可是啊，北国的秋，却特别地来得清，来得静，来得悲凉。

      b.有人如游客，不急不慌，走走停停，看花开花落，看云卷云舒，有时正在风里走，雨里行，心却像张开的网，放过了焦躁苦恼。

      c.于是，暮色匆匆的人群里，总有我赶路的身影，雨里、雾里、风里、雪里，只盼着早些回家……


      3. Essay:
         Topic: What are the most impressive differences (1-3) between Chinese and English in your opinion?

           (Mimimum 2 pages, 12 point font, double line space, word/pdf document, Due by May 26 at 11:59pm)