Reading Critically1UnitReading SkillsTextsTextAPowerful Mental Blocks.ldentify the structure of thetextby Richard D.LewisP.104Use sub-titles to facilitatereadingUnit5Text BDoes Language Equal Thought?AnalyzemultiplemeaningsLanguage and ThinkingbyDonna Jo Napoliand usages of a word inP.103P120contextIdentify topic sentencesText A Jeaning of AmericabyJohnFiskeIdentify supporting detailsP.132Interpretthe author'sUnit6intentionCultural ValuesText BIndividualismP.131by GaryAlthenP.147TextA Japanese EmotionalityIdentifycohesivedevicesReadtables anddiagramsbyDavidMatsumotoP.156ScanabookforrequiredinformationUnit7Text BThe Language of DiscretionCultural StereotypesbyAmyTanP.175P.155Text A The Seven Biases ofUnderstandwordsandEurocentrismexpressionsincontextldentifythe structure of thebyAliAMazruiP.186Unit8textEthnocentrismRelatenew information toP.185TextB BodyRitual Among theold informationNaciremaby Horace MinerP.202
Reading Critically 1 Untr：二口 Texte -U 一 一 . 一一一. -_ . I Reading Skills Unit 5 Language and Thinking P.103 Text A Powerful Mental Blocks by Richard D. Lewis P.104 Text B Does Language Equal Thought? by Donna Jo Napoli R120 • Identify the structure of the text • Use sub-titles to facilitate reading • Analyze multiple meanings and usages of a word in context Unit 6 Cultural Values R131 Text A Jeaning of America by John Fiske R132 Text B Individualism by Gary Althen R147 • Identify topic sentences • Identify supporting details • Interpret the author's intention Unit 7 Cultural Stereotypes P.155 Text A Japanese Emotionality by David Matsumoto R156 Text B The Language of Discretion by Amy Tan P.175 • Identify cohesive devices • Read tables and diagrams • Scan a book for required information Unit 8 Ethnocentrism P.185 Text A The Seven Biases of Eurocentrism by Ali A. Mazrui P.186 Text B Body Ritual Among the Nacirema by Horace Miner R202 • Understand words and expressions in context • Identify the structure of the text • Relate new information to old information
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Map of the Book Communicative Competence Critical Thinking Intercultural Competence • Illustrate your points with appropriate examples • Adopt and argue for a perspective in a pro-con debate • Interpret diagrams • Develop a coherent and cohesive discourse • Be aware of meanings expressed by non-verbal communication • Organize a group discussion • Present a written/oral report professionally • Use cohesive devices and hedges appropriately • Be aware of the features of academic writing • Avoid ethnocentric expressions in your language • Write a profile of a historical figure and present it in class • Use figures of speech to add flavor to your language • Question the authors interpretation of a fact and reinterpret the fact • Critique opinions with pro and con examples • Examine an issue from different/contradicting perspectives • Clarify the meanings of the key concepts in an article • Analyze and improve a research design • Anticipate and address counter arguments that readers may have • Understand designs of comparative studies • Reflect on the use of personal thoughts, behaviors and experiences in academic contexts • Debunk stereotypes with exemplification and reasoning • Distinguish Eurocentric biases in world history • Analyze a historical event using both an inclusive and an interactive approach • Compare the images of historical figures in literature and in the media • Understand the different ways of thinking as reflected in different languages • Be aware of possible different connotations of seemingly equivalent concepts in different languages • Understand the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis about languagethought relationship • Understand the meaning of popular culture across cultures • Be able to interpret American cultural products such as jeans • Be able to evaluate critically American and Chinese core values • Understand the concept of cultural stereotype and differentiate it from prejudice and cultural generalization • Avoid stereotyping and being stereotyped in both intercultural and intracultural contexts • Be aware of cross-cultural differences in emotional expressions • Develop insights into Muslim history and Asian and African cultures • Interpret cultural rituals from a new perspective • Investigate American Exceptionalism and Sinocentrism
Reading CriticallyUnitTextsReading SkillsText A My Mother's EnglishEnvision the audience in theby AmyTanauthor'smindP210.Check and monitor yourUnit9comprehensionGlobalizationText B World-wise Kids.Analyze the author's writingP.209by Nina KillhamtechniquesP.225Scan for requiredTextAThe Useof Timeby RichardD.LewisinformationP232Understandwordsandexpressions incontextUnit10TextBHowTime FliesSummarizethemainideasCultural Diversityof thetextby Laura SpinneyP.231P.250TextADoMenandWomenTalkldentifythestructureof theDifferently?textby Donna Jo NapoliRelate new information toP.258old informationUnit11Interpret what the authorLanguageand GenderP.257TextBMarkedWomen,UnmarkedMenmeansincontextby Deborah TannenP.274Check andmonitoryourTextAPolitical CorrectnessbyDavidCrystalcomprehensionP.284Be able to define the keyUnit12concepts in thetextText BFoul Play:Sports MetaphorsAnalyzethetheme,styleandLanguageand PoliticsP.283as PublicDoublespeakcohesive devices ofthetextby Francine Hardawayto improvecomprehensionP.295
Reading Critically 1 Unit Texts Reading Skills Unit 9 Globalization R209 Text A My Mother's English by Amy Tan R210 Text B World-wise Kids by Nina Killham P225 • Envision the audience in the author's mind • Check and monitor your comprehension • Analyze the authors writing techniques Unit 10 Cultural Diversity R231 Text A The Use of Time by Richard D. Lewis P.232 Text B How Time Flies by Laura Spinney P.250 • Scan for required information • Understand words and expressions in context • Summarize the main ideas of the text Unit 11 Language and Gender P.257 Text A Do Men and Women Talk Differently? by Donna Jo Napoli P.258 Text B Marked Women, Unmarked Men by Deborah Tannen R274 • Identify the structure of the text • Relate new information to old information • Interpret what the author means in context Unit 12 Language and Politics P.283 Text A Political Correctness by David Crystal P.284 Text B Foul Play: Sports Metaphors as Public Doublespeak by Francine Hardaway R295 • Check and monitor your comprehension • Be able to define the key concepts in the text • Analyze the theme, style and cohesive devices of the text to improve comprehension
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Map of the Book Communicative Competence Critical Thinking Intercultural Competence • Learn to use some idiomatic expressions • Use figures of speech to help clarify your points • Work in team and communicate constructively • Draw diagrams to illustrate your points • Learn to paraphrase • Use figures of speech to help clarify your points • Use gender-neutral language to avoid gender inequality • Distinguish standard vs. non-standard forms • Be aware of different types of tag questions 2nd use them appropriately • Be able to use both formal and informal styles in your communication • Be able to use rhetorical strategies • Illustrate your points in a logical, structured manner • Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of anecdotes as evidence • Evaluate the impact of globalization on language • Generate evidence by conducting an interview -J.「二. Mm・ 一 • Use figures and graphs to visualize concepts and relationships • Refine generalizations about cultures and be aware of the danger of overgeneralizations • Evaluate the pros and cons of cultural diversity and other cultural phenomena • Challenge popular claims on gender differences in language use • Control variables in sociolinguistic studies • Compare the ways in which men and women use language and are depicted in language • Explore implications and consequences of politically correct words • Assess general claims related to language and politics • Formulate your own balanced view regarding issues of politics and language • Interpret the implications of different types of Englishes • Understand the past and present of Asian/Chinese Americans • Understand Global Nomads as a cultural phenomenon in the age of globalization • Appreciate cultural diversity • Understand different views of time across cultures • Interpret the impact of worldview on other aspects of culture • Understand the meaning of feminism in the Western context • Interpret gender differences from a cultural perspective • Understand gender issues across cultures • Be ready to explore and experience other cultures • Develop analytical empathy for victims of derogatory terms • Understand the importance of sports in American culture
Reading CriticallyUnitReading SkillsTextsText AAreDigital Media ChangingCheck and monitor yourLanguage?comprehensionby Naomi S.Baron.Use target languageP.304reference materialsUnit13DevelopanawarenessofText BWhyBig Businesses BreakLanguage and Mediadiscourse structureP.303Spelling?byAlleen PaceNilsenP.318Text AThings People Say AboutAnalyze the theme,styleandTranslationcohesive devices of the textby David BellostoimprovecomprehensionUnit14P328.Recombine information forTranslation:FromOnebetter.comprehensionLanguage to AnotherDiscerntheuseof ironyText B Translation ProblemsP.327byFred EJandtP.342Text A Stumbling Blocks inLearn to inferIntercultural Communication ()Guess intelligentlybyusingUnit15byLaRay M.BarnalinguisticandothercluesP.348Intercultural.Develop Internet literacyCommunicationCompetenceTextBStumblingBlocksinP.347Intercultural Communication (Il)by LaRay M.BarnaP.362
Reading Critically 1 Unit Texts I Reading Skills _ ■ _ H Text A Are Digital Media Changing Language? ■ Check and monitor your comprehension by Naomi S. Baron P.304 ■ Use target language reference materials Unit 13 ■ Develop an awareness of Language and Media R303 Text B Why Big Businesses Break Spelling? by Aileen Pace Nilsen P.318 discourse structure Unit 14 Translation: From One Text A Things People Say About Translation by David Bellos ■ Analyze the theme, style and cohesive devices of the text to improve comprehension R328 ■ Recombine information for Language to Another R327 Text B Translation Problems by Fred E. Jandt P.342 ■ better comprehension Discern the use of irony Text A Stumbling Blocks in ■ Learn to infer Intercultural Communication (I) • Guess intelligently by using Unit 15 by LaRay M. Barna linguistic and other clues Intercultural Communication Competence P.347 P.348 Text B Stumbling Blocks in Intercultural Communication (II) by LaRay M. Barna R362 ■ Develop Internet literacy