第一篇:广州大学英语演讲与辩论课程课件
《英语演讲与辩论》(广州大学公选课,陆道夫主讲)
英语演讲话题是平时训练的重要参考,期末考试也可以用这些话题来录制演讲或辩论视频,同学们自己可以选择,这些演讲话题仅仅作为参考。本课程的成绩以同学们提交的视频为准,不再另外考试。
1.What are the responsibilities of college students?
2.The social trust
3.How should you prepare for a job interview?
4.Learn to walk before you can run
5.Should college graduate start their own business?
6.My views on the expansion of college enrollment
7.My ideal teacher
8.In life, it is attitude that matters most.9.Who should be responsible for environmental protection?
10.Look before you leap.11.Smile and the world smiles with you.12.The importance of recycling
13.Is money equal to success?
14.What does college life mean to you?
15.If I had a time machine, …
16.Do not put off until tomorrow what you can do today.17.The role of the Internet for college students
18.Which is important, university or major?
19.My views on TV pop shows in China now
20.Smoking should be banned in public places.21.How to balance study and a part-time job?
22.The economic development andthe environment
23.The safety of information in China
24.Honesty is the best policy.25.Challenges faced by Chinese college students
26.It's necessary to say “NO” sometimes.27.A good beginning is half done.28.How to avoid campus violence?
29.What can we learn today from the Chinese heroes of yesterday?
30.The effects of TV advertising
31.Dreams CAN come true.32.The rich cultural diversity of China
33.Yao Ming's influence on Chinese society
34.It is better to give than to receive.35.The importance of knowing oneself
36.Should college students be allowed to live off campus?
37.If I were a billionaire, …
38.Opportunities often come disguised as hard work.39.If I could start my college life again, …
40.Better late than ever.41.My views on blog
42.Do you think it is important to support minority cultures?
43.We should pay attention to the mental health of college students?
44.Experience is the best teacher.45.What do you think of Confucius Institute over the world?
46.A person who has influenced me in my life
47.What will the world will be like without electricity?
48.How to get along with people from different cultures
49.Tourism and the environment
50.When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
第二篇:英语演讲与辩论 课程教学大纲
英语演讲与辩论》课程教学大纲
(2006年制订,2006年修订)
课程编号:100191
英文名:The Art of English Public Speaking and debating
课程类别:专业选修
学分:2学分
课时:32课时
主讲教师:韩静等
选定教材:Stephen E.Lucas(美),《演讲的艺术》(第八版),北京:外语教学与研究出版社,2004年 课程概述:
《英语演讲与辩论》课程是一门语言技能和专业知识相结合的课程,在一定程度上实现相关专业与外语专业之间的复合、交融和渗透,使学生从语言的单一性向知识的多元化、宽厚型方向转化.该课程有助于提高学生综合应用英语的能力,有助于学生综合素质的培养,是英语教学改革的新课型通过该课程的学习不仅能帮助学生进一步提高英语表达能力、英语口语交际能力,更有利于学生开拓思路、掌握沟通技巧;引导学生体会演讲魅力、提高演讲技巧、展示演讲才能,有利于他们早日掌握这门适用于各种领域的沟通艺术.这门课程的学习需要一定程度的语言技能以外的知识积累.通过这门课程的学习,学生能够系统地了解英语演讲的技巧,英语演讲稿的写作方法以及英语演讲技巧在现代交际中的作用.本课程采用理论传授与实际操练相结合;教师讲解和学生参与相结合;教师点评和学生试评相结合的教学方法.本课程授课内容主要包括两大块,均采用多媒体、互动式授课.第一部分包括英语演讲课程的理论教学,采用范例录像观摩和阐释理论知识点相结合的方法;第二部分包括学生操练并辅助以课堂讨论及对学生操练和作业进行评析(自评、互评和教师点评相结合)等方法.考查方法采用课堂参与和考试相结合.教学目的:
通过本课程的学习,使学生全面、系统地掌握英语演讲和辩论的理论知识与艺术特点以及在现实交际生活的作用及在一定程度上实现相关专业与外语专业之间的复合、交融和渗透,使学生从语言的单一性向知识的多元化、宽厚型方向转化,并且提高学生综合应用英语的能力和综合素质的培养.教学方法:
本课程授课内容主要包括两大块,均采用多媒体、互动式授课.第一部分包括英语演讲辩论课程的理论教学,采用示范录像观摩和阐释理论知识点相结合的方法;第二部分包括学生操练并辅助以课堂讨论及对学生操练和作业进行评析(自评、互评和教师点评相结合)等方法.考查采用课堂参与记录与考试相结合的方法,课堂参与记录占50%,考试占50%.1)教学原则
a.教师为主导,学生为主体,训练为主线;
b.运用激励策略,营造宽松型(free)、学生友好型(student-friendly)氛围;
c.语境教学法(context teaching);
d.过程教学法(process teaching).2)课堂组织形式
a.精讲多练,突出学生参与;
b.运用视听演示材料供学生观摩;
c.鼓励学生制作视觉辅助材料(visual aids);
d.运用摄像设备拍录学生演讲实景;
e.先讲后评,组织讨论;
f.运用评估表(evaluation sheet)分析学生演讲;
g.大班与小班授课应有区别.各章教学要求及教学要点
第一章 Speaking And Listening
教学要求:
本章教学要求学生比较全面了解演讲的基本理论和概念,演讲中的道德准则以及倾听在言语交流中的重要性.教学内容:
一、Speaking in Public
1.The Power of Public Speaking
2.The Tradition of Public Speaking
3.Similarities Between Public Speaking and Conversation
4.Differences Between Public Speaking and Conversation
5.Developing Confidence: Your Speech Class
6.Public Speaking and Critical Thinking
7.The Speech Communication Process
8.Public speaking in a Multicultural World
二、Ethics and Public Speaking
1.The Importance of Ethics
2.Guidelines for Ethical Speaking
3.Plagiarism
4.Guidelines for Ethical Listening
三、Listening
1.Listening Is Important
2.Listening and Critical Thinking
3.Four Causes of Poor Listening
4.How to Become a Better Listener
思考题:
1.In what way is public speaking likely to make a difference in your life?
2.How is public speaking different from everyday conversation?
3.How can you control your nervousness and make it work for you in your speeches?
4.What are the seven elements of the speech communication process? How do they interact to determine the success or failure of a speech?
第二章 Speech Preparation: Getting Started
教学要求:
本章教学要求学生了解在演讲的准备阶段如何选题和立意,如何分析听众的特点,如何收集资料和如何规范地使用所搜集到的论据来说明自己的想法.教学内容:
Selecting a Topic and Purpose
1.Choosing a Topic
2.Determining the General Purpose
3.Determining the Specific Purpose
4.Phrasing the Central Idea
二、Analyzing the Audience
1.Audience-Centeredness
2.Your Classmates as an Audience
3.The Psychology of Audiences
4.Demographic Audience Analysis
5.Situational Audience Analysis
6.Getting Information About the Audience
7.Adapting to the Audience
三、Gathering Materials
1.Using Your Own Knowledge and Experience
2.Doing Library Research
3.Searching the Internet
4.Interviewing
5.Tips for Doing Research
四、Supporting Your Ideas
1.Supporting Materials and Critical Thinking
2.Examples
3.Statistics
4.Testimony
5.Sample Speech with Commentary
思考题:
1.What is the difference between the specific purpose and the central idea of a speech? What are four guidelines for an effective central idea?
2.What methods can you use to adapt your speech to your audience before the speech? During the speech?
3.What five things should you do to take research notes efficiently?
4.What are five tips for using examples in your speeches?
第三章 Speech Preparation: Organizing and Outlining
教学要求:
本章教学要求学生系统掌握英语演讲稿的写作方法和写作规范.教学内容:
Organizing the Body of the Speech
1.Organization Is Important
2.Main Points
3.Supporting Materials
4.Connectives
二、Beginning and Ending the Speech
1.The Introduction
2.The Conclusion
三、Outlining the Speech
1.The Preparation Outline
2.The Speaking Outline
思考题:
1.What are the five basic patterns of organizing main points in a speech? Which are appropriate for
informative speeches? Which is used only in persuasive speeches? Which is used most often?
2.What are seven methods you can use in the introduction to get the attention and interest of your audience?
3.What are four ways to reinforce the central idea when concluding your speech?
4.What is a preparation outline? What are the eight guidelines discussed in the chapter for writing a preparation outline?
5.What is a speaking outline? What are four guidelines for your speaking outline?
第四章 Presenting The Speech
教学要求:
本章教学要求学生基本掌握演讲写作中的语言技巧,演讲的不同形式,以及直观教具的制作和用法.教学内容:
一、Using Language
1.Language Is Important
2.Meanings of Words
3.Using Language Accurately
4.Using Language Clearly
5.Using Language Vividly
6.A Note on Inclusive Language
二、Delivery
1.What is a Good Delivery?
2.Methods of Delivery
3.The Speaker's Voice
4.The Speaker's Body
5.Practicing Delivery
6.Answering Audience Questions
三、Using Visual Aids
1.Advantages of Visual Aids
2.Kinds of Visual Aids
3.Guidelines for Preparing Visual Aids
4.Guidelines for Presenting Visual Aids
思考题:
1.What are three things you should do to use language clearly in your speeches?
2.Why is it important for a public speaker to use inclusive language? What are five usages of inclusive language which have become so widely accepted that no speaker can afford to ignore them?
3.What are the eight aspects of voice usage you should concentrate on in your speeches?
4.What are the five steps you should follow when practicing your speech delivery?
5.What steps should you take when preparing for a question-and-answer session? What should you concentrate on when responding to questions during the session?
6.What are the major advantages of using visual aids in your speeches?
第五章 Varieties of Public Speaking
教学要求:
本章教学要求学生掌握演讲的几种主要的体裁,能够在不同的场合选择不同的方式进行有效演讲.教学内容:
教学内容:
Speaking to Inform
1.Types of Informative Speeches: Analysis and Organization
2.Guidelines for Informative Speaking
3.Sample Speech with Commentary
4.The Importance of Persuasion
5.Persuasive Speeches on Questions of Fact
6.Persuasive Speeches on Questions of Value
7.Persuasive Speeches on Questions of Policy
二、Methods of Persuasion
1.Building Credibility
2.Using Evidence
3.Reasoning
4.Appealing to emotions
三、Speaking on Special Occasions
1.Speeches of Introduction
2.Speeches of Presentation
3.Speeches of Acceptance
4.Commemorative Speeches
5.After-Dinner Speeches
四、Speaking in Small Groups
1.What Is a Small Group?
2.Leadership in Small Groups
3.responsibilities in a Small Group
4.The Reflective-Thinking Method
5.Presenting the Recommendations of the Groups
思考题:
1.Why must informative speakers be careful not to overestimate what the audience knows about the topic? What can you do to make sure your ideas don't pass over the heads of your listeners?
2.What are three methods you can use to avoid abstractions in your informative speech?
3.Explain the difference between passive agreement and immediate action as goals for persuasive speeches on questions of policy.4.What four methods of organization are used most often in persuasive speeches on questions of policy?
5.What are four tips for using evidence effectively in a persuasive speech?
6.What are the three major traits of a good acceptance speech?
7.What are the five major responsibilities of every participant in a small group?
参考书目:
1)Lucas, Stephen E.The Art of Public Speaking.8th Ed.New York: McGraw Hill, 2004.配有Instructor's Manual.2)Verderber, Rudolph F.The Challenge of Effective Speaking.10th Ed.Boston: Wadsworth Publishing Company, 1997.3)Collins, Patrick.Say It with Power & Confidence.Paramus: Prentice Hall, 1998.4)Kay, Sue(英):《实用演讲技巧》,北京:外语教学与研究出版社,2004.5)亚历山大(Alexander, L.G.)(英),《英语辩论手册》,北京:外语教学与研究出版社,1999.6)纪玉华、陈向军、Andrew N.Brown,《英语演讲与辩论教程》,厦门:厦门大学出版社,2004.7)王守仁,何宁,《新编英语口语教程》,上海:上海外语教育出版社,1998.8)杨俊峰(编译),《实用演讲技能教程》,沈阳:辽宁教育出版社,2001.9)谢伯端,《实用演讲与口才教程》,武汉:华中理工大学出版社,1996.10)黄士基,《演说的技巧与艺术》,武汉:华中理工大学出版社,1991.执笔人: 韩静2006年5月
审定人: 黄能2006年5月
系负责人: 王克明 2006年7月
第三篇:英语演讲与辩论
Online games impact on youngstersRecent years, many youngsters including lots of college students are addicted to computer games.They ignore that their main task is studying.Some youngsters even play computer games day and night.They don’t have any other hobbies except computer games.Their GPA is so low that they are facing the danger of expelled from school.For the students themselves who play online games all the day, they feel it
excited when playing games.The world of the computer games is so beautiful and colorful that they even can’t distinguish what is the virtual world and what is the real world.Games seemed like everything of their life.They can give up studying, give up having a meal, give up sleeping, give up making friends with others, give up staying with family, but what they can't give up is playing games.However, their teachers and parents are worried about this.Teachers don't want to see the scene that their students are thinking about how to play games in the class.Usually, just a part of students come to class, the other are playing games instead of having classes.Parents told their children that they shall study hard at school when their children leave home.But what upsets the parents is that the children are just playing online games at school.Online game sometimes can alleviate fatigue, but youngsters can’t be
addicted to it which will damage their study and their health, even their future.So for a youngster, you must get the balance between online games and your study, your health, your family, your future!
第四篇:英语演讲及辩论教学大纲与计划3
《英语演讲及辩论》课程大纲和要求
总学时:
学时,周学时2,共上16周。教材:
社会热点问题
参考教材:名人演讲---响彻世界的声音 任课教师:辛柯教授
教学目标:本课程是为英语专业高年级学生开设的,其目的是培养高年纪学生较强的英语讲演和辩论能力、较高层次的听力、写作能力、思辨能力和多层次分析问题的能力,并扩大知识面和词汇量。
教学要求:
1、学生通过听大量英语名人演讲磁带和阅读有关英语演讲材料,掌握演讲文体的篇章特点,韵律节奏等。
2、学生根据教师所给定的主题(主要是社会热点问题),写出自己的讲稿(500~800词),在课后能熟练背诵,在班上演讲(5~7分钟),并回答教师与同学围绕该主题所提的问题。
3、要求学生就相关主题写讲稿之前,大量阅读国内外英文报纸或杂志、或听英文广播,或在互联网上搜寻资料;对有些观点不能人云亦云,要从各个层面分析问题,得出具有个人特点、令人信服的结论。
4、学生根据同一主题,分正反两方写出演讲稿,由正反方两方选出代表,进行辩论。由学生投票选出胜方。或者根据社会热点问题举行模拟记者招待会,有记者对主持人提问。
5、每学期每人要写8~10篇演讲稿。
6、要求学生课后反复听课文所配录音磁带,并背诵部分段落。
考试要求:期末根据本学期所给定的8-10个主题,教师对每一位学生指定或由学生选定主题准备一篇讲演稿或辩论稿。在演讲之前,抓阄决定每人的演讲或辩论次序,由教师和三名学生担当的评委打分。
成绩:
参与课堂活动的表现占总分的30%,完成作业情况占20%,上课考勤占10%,期末考试成绩占40%,其中笔试(根据所给主题写的讲演稿)占20%,面对面和老师/学生辩论或讨论占20%。
序言
语言表达能力是一个人总体能力中非常重要的一部分,是一个人逻辑思维能力、理性分析能力、组织能力、决策能力、感召能力、个人魅力的总体表现。而语言表达中的幽默、哲理又是一个人智慧的体现。
在公众面前发表演讲是衡量一个人语言运用能力的重要标志。能用英语和他人就一个主题进行辩论是外语学习较高层次的要求;写演讲稿也是写作的高层次要求,因为演讲稿是一种特殊的文体,从用词、修辞、句子结构到篇章结构都有严格的要求。从不同的方位和各个层次把问题分析得有条有理,给听众提供信服的证据和结论也是演讲家必备的能之一。高等教育不仅要培养工程师、教师、科学家、医生、各种管理人员,同时培养企业领导人、国家领导人以及雄辩的演讲家和辩论家也是高等教育的目标之一.要培养良好的语言表达能力需要大量的语言操练和科学思维的训练, 同时要加强背诵讲稿的能力。里根总统在当演员是就练成了非凡的记忆力。演讲时配合得当的手势、恰如其分的面部表情,以及清晰的发音,准确的句子和词的重音都是需要长期训练的。
Basic requirements for Public Speech and Debate Speeches are not magic.A speech is a combination of information and opinion
written on paper and spoken.If you can have a thoughtful conversation, you can write and give a thoughtful speech.This is just one more reason why spoken English is so important.The following are the basic requirements for a public speech.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.The speech should focus on one topic so that the audience can easily get the gist.The speech that covers too many thoughts, opinions or ideas could only confuse the audience.No speech should last more than 20 minutes.The more important the message, the less time required to say it.The more you speak, the more boring the audient find it is.In other words, the shorter your speech is, the more easily it can be remembered!The Gettysburg Address given by President Lincoln lasted only about 3 minutes.Complicated sentence patterns should be avoided.And parallel structure may very often produce amazing effect.Choose your words carefully.It’s important to remember that your words must be hearable and comprehensible the first time they are spoken.A clear pronunciation is necessary since a lot of words sound alike and the speaker has to give a distinct pronunciation of every word, but sometimes he has to speak very slowly, sometimes very quickly with exciting rhythm.With the help of gesture, the speaker sometimes has to invite the audience for participation, resulting in an exciting atmosphere.Humor is vital.Every speech needs it, and you need it, too, probably at the top.Ronald Reagan always wanted a joke at the beginning of a speech because he needed the quick victory of laughter.It helped him relax.It also helped the audience relax.While debating with others, the most important is to collect convincing facts or data to support your point of view and come to a convincing conclusion.Debating is an art that needs techniques as well as intensive training.The rational analysis of the question concerned and a quick response are based on the participant’s wide range of knowledge.Don’t forget to say thanks.Say your thanks in the manner or with the tone.Offer a compliment or a warm word whenever you can.英语演讲及辩论课程计划
Teaching Plan
This semester we are to have 8 topics for public speech and debate and 4 press conferences.And each topic covers 4 hours;for the first 2 hours, students are divided into small groups(each consisting 4)and discuss the questions given on the topic.After class, they have to collect information on the topic through internet or by reading English newspapers.Then they have to write a speech of 800 to 1000 words.For the second 2 hours, students have to deliver their speeches, with each speech lasting for about 10 to 15 minutes.Then the speaker has to answer the questions raised by their peers and try to defend his/her view.The four press conferences are held in class but preparation is to be done after class, based on the topics given by the instructor or selected by students themselves.Each press conference needs 3 speakers, one standing for an expert in a specific academic field, another for government official, the other for organizer of the press conference.Each speaker has to deliver a short speech concerning the topic given and be ready to answer the questions raised by their peers.The preparation covers the collection of information from internet, reading newspapers, listening to the radios or discussion among students.Week 1 to 2: Topics: Urbanization in China(A constant migrant army of farmers from rural areas into urban areas, advantages and disadvantages 从乡村大量流入大城市的农民工给社会发展都带来了那些好处和弊端?)Questions to be discussed: 1.What are the advantages of a constant flow of farmers from countryside into cities? What are the major contributions that the migrating farmers have made in your view? 2.What are the disadvantages caused by the migrating farmers? Which one do you think that has the biggest potential danger? 3.What can government at different levels do when so many farmers can not get their regular pay? 4.Why do so many city people look down them while they benefit a lot from these migrating farmers? 5.Why is it inevitable to stop this constant flow of farmers
during the process of our urbanization and modernization? 6.What are the main features of Chinese urbanization?
Week 3 to 4:Topics:Marriage and divorce(The rising divorce rates, the development of man’s civilization or the decline of man’s moral standard 中国目前持高不下的离婚率是人类文明的进步还是人们道德水准的下降?)
Question to be discussed:
1.What are the main factors that caused divorce in China now? Which one do you think is more important than others? 2.Why does our society become so tolerate to the third partner in the marriage in China now? 3.Why does cohabitation(同居)becomes so popular in China now? 4.Why do students from single parent family tend to have mental problems? What help can we offer? 5.Why does economic booming in China triggers rising divorce while in Western society economic depression results in divorce booming?(for reference)
6.Who are hurt most in the divorce? The parents of those who are involved? Or the wife? Or the children? Why?
7.Why do governments at different levels adapt many policies to protect children’ benefits when their parents divorce? Why do children whose parents are not illegally married share the same benefits as other children when 4
their parents parted?
Marriage is, of course based on love but that does not necessarily mean that when love has gone the marriage is over.Marriage needs nourishing.It needs mutual trust, loyalty, understanding, consideration, patience, devotion as well as sacrifice.Week 5 to 6: Topic: Smoking, an enjoyment or slow suicide(抽烟是一种享受还是一种慢性自杀?)Questions to be discussed: 1. Why does the number of smokers, especially teenagers, keep rising dramatically in China while it drops down sharply in developed countries? 2. Why does governments warn people of the danger of smoking while encourage farmers to grow more tobaccos and manufacturers to produce more cigarettes? 3. Why do so many medical doctors keep smoking even if they know many of their patients die of smoking related diseases? 4. Why do so many college students keep smoking even if they don’t
have any income? 5. If one of your family members smokes what hazards can it bring to the family? What can you do to help him/her quit smoking? 6. Why does governments at different levels ban smoking in public places? What effective measures can be taken to do it?
7. Why is difficult to detect smoking related diseases, such as lung cancers?
8. If your spouse is a heavy smoker, what can you do help him/her? And if all that fails, what can you do?
Week 7 To 8: Topics: Develop public transportation or private cars(在中国目前经济条件下,发展公交好还是发展私人小汽车好?)
1.What benefits can we get when we try to develop car industry? 2.What problems are caused by the development of car industry? 3.Why do many people insist that we should develop public transportation first? 4.Is it reasonable for many young couples to save money to buy private cars even if the price of gasoline keeps rising? Why? 5.What is the possibility of replacing gasoline by other forms of clean energy? 6.Why does government set very strict penalty for drunk driving? 7.What does the term “car culture mean”? What is difference between American and Chinese Car Culture?
Week 9 to 10: Economic development and environment protection(经济发展与环境保护是否相互矛盾?)Questions to be discussed? 1.Is it contradictory to develop our economy and improve our living standard while focusing on the protection of our environment? Why? 2.What facts cause the global warming? What bad effects can we predict? 3.What does the policy of sustainable economic development really mean? 4.What can we learn from the developed countries when they seriously polluted their environment during industrial revolution? 5.How can we establish a friendly relationship between man and its environment?
Week 11 to 12: Pet Animals, Benefits and Problems(宠物给社会带来的好处多余弊端,还是问题多余好处
1.Can you list the main reasons why so many people raise pet animals at home? Do you think that our society is so affluent that we can afford what pet animals need? 2.What benefits do pet animals bring in? What kinds of people are likely
to raise pet animals? What kind of pet animals do they raise? 3.What problems do pet animals cause? How do we handle these problems? What is the correct attitude towards pet animals and their owners in our society? 4.It is reasonable for college students to raise pet animals at dorm? If yes, why? If no, why? What does school discipline say about it? 5.Rabies(hydrophobia 狂犬病)is a deadly disease spread by pet animals, but why do so many people risk their life to keep pet animals? What diseases do man and animals share?
6.Why does pet animals’ dropping become one of the biggest concerns for every big city across the world? What are your suggestions for it? Week 13 to 14: Topic: Facing a shrinking job market, what can we(job
hunters)do?(大学毕业生如何面对紧缩的人才市场?)Questions to be discussed:
1.Why do so many people blame the development of hi-tech for shrinking job markets? Do you think that is reasonable? 2.Do you think there is a striking gap between what you learnt in the university and what the job markets demand? If yes, Why? If not, why? 3.What have you learnt from being interviewed on the job markets? 4.Why does sex discrimination on job markets still exist even if we claim men and women are born equal? 5.Do you think it is reasonable for women to stay at home taking care of children and husbands when we are facing a shrinking job market?
Week 15 to 16: Topic: One couple, one child policy(一对夫妇,一个孩子政策给社会发展带来的利和弊)
Questions to be discussed: 1.What advantages and disadvantages does the policy of “one couple, one child” bring to the development of our society? 2.Why did “one child” policy meet strong policy in the late 70s and early 80s, especially in the rural areas but now it is well accepted? 3.What potential dangers do we have if so many young couples don’t want to have any children? 4.Do you think that we will have a shortage of labor force in 10 or 20 years if we still carry out this policy? If yes,why? If not, why? 5.What difference do you find between the only child in the family and children who have brothers and sisters?
Week 17 to 18:Topics: The early coming of the aged society and the incomplete welfare system in China(中国的老年社会的提前到来和还未健全的福利体制)Questions to be discussed:
1.How do we define the aged society? What characteristics does an aged society have? 2.How do we define a complete welfare system in a society? What can the aged people benefit from the welfare system in China? 3.Who should be responsible for the care of aged people in an “empty nest” when their adult children have gone(abroad)where they can make a living?
4.Have you ever imagined what you can do when your parents and your spouse’s parents(4 aged people)are not able to take care of themselves? 5.Do you think it is reasonable for newly married young couple to follow the 5 basic steps in their life, firstly try to save money to buy a big apartment, secondly save money to buy a private car, thirdly save money for the only child’s education, fourthly save money to enjoy themselves, fifthly save money for a decent retired life? If yes, why? If no, why?
Week 19~20 Topic: Keep away from drug(远离毒品)1.Why does drug abuse become so popular nowadays even if it was eliminated in the early 50s? 2.What are the dangers of drug abuse to our society? 3.What joint efforts can be made by international community since drug smuggling is the biggest concern in the whole world? 4.What knowledge do you have about different forms of drugs? What bad effects can they cause to human beings both physically and mentally? 5.What can we do to keep away from drugs?
Simulated Press Conferences
Procedures: The organizer of the simulated press conference gives a brief introduction to the government official and the expert veterinarian and then to the main purpose of this press conference.The government official gives a brief account of the new development of bird flu in the country and the veterinarian offers some common knowledge on bird flu and what effective measures can be taken to stop it and how to prevent human beings from suffering it.Then audience from different news medium ask questions and the three speakers give responses.Reference: Topic for 2007 I.War in Iraq Questions to be raised: 1.Is it reasonable for US government to overthrow Sardam’s Regime by force? If yes, why? If no, why?
2.Is it possible for a superpower to conquer a small nation by force? If yes, why? If no, why? 3.Why does the US government insist staying in Iraq in spite of the heavy loss of human lives including both American and British young soldiers and Iraq civilians? 4.Do you think suicide-bombs are powerful weapons to fight against intruders? 5.What is the best solution of Iraq war?
II.Topics Coal Mine Disaster in China(煤矿瓦斯爆炸频发所造成的灾难)Questions to be raised: 1.What are the main reasons of gas explosion in China and so far how many miners were killed in China this year? 2.Why does the central government demand that the local government officials withdraw their investment from local mines? Why is it so hard for them to carry out this policy? 3.What effective measures can be taken to prevent gas explosion in private mines? 4.How do you compensate for the life loss for the victim’s relatives and what penalty can you give to the responsible people? 5.Why do so many small and private coal mines still keep working even if the central government has already ordered to close down them?
Reference: Topic for 2005
Bird Flu(禽流感在中国的最新发展)Questions to be raised: 1.By what channels does bird flu spread so quickly? What effective measures can we take if bird flu is found in a chicken farm? 2.What is the potential danger of bird flu to human beings?
3.Is it curable if man suffers from bird flu? What is the death percentage
of bird flu patients? 4.What evidences can you present to show that bird flu can not spread from men to men? 5.What is the development of new vaccine to protect human beings from bird flu? And so far how many people died of bird flu?
II.Earthquake in Jiujiang(九江的地震)
Questions to be raised: 1.What effective measures have you taken so far to help homeless people after the earthquake? What do the victims of the earthquake deed badly? 2.How can you ensure that the donations of money or materials from the charity organization be fairly distributed among the victims of earthquake? Can the money be used for other purposes? 3.How do governments at different levels help the local people reconstruct their homes? 4.Is it possible to move these people on the earthquake belts to other save place? If yes, why? If not, why?
5.What is the new development in China to predict earthquake?
III.Gas Explosion in Different Coal Mines in China(煤矿瓦斯爆炸频发所造成的灾难)
Questions to be raised: 6.What are the main reasons of gas explosion in China and so far how many miners were killed in China this year? 7.Why does the central government demand that the local government officials withdraw their investment from local mines? Why is it so hard for them to carry out this policy? 8.What effective measures can be taken to prevent gas explosion in private mines? 9.How do you compensate for the life loss for the victim’s relatives and what penalty can you give to the responsible people? 10.Why do so many small and private coal mines still keep working even if the central government has already ordered to close down them?
IV.Water Pollution in Songhuajiang(松花江的水污染)1. What reasons caused the chemical explosion in Jilin Petrol Chemical Plant(吉林石化厂)? What effective measures had been taken by the local authority after the explosion to prevent water pollution? 2. How can you compensate for the loss of production of private enterprises when water supply had been closed down for 4 days in the capital city in Heilongjoiang(黑龙江)? 3. Do the chemicals deposited in the river bed have a long term effect on
human beings’ health? If it has, what can we do? 4. What penalty can you give to the local government leaders who are responsible for the water pollution? 5. If Russia people complain for the water pollution, what can you do? Many people believe that “the one couple one child policy” has brought benefits to our economic development but other people insist that we should stop this policy since China has entered gray hair society and we will lack labor force in a few years.What is your understanding of this argument?
英语演讲和辩论课的考试要求和记分标准
考试要求:期末考试分为口试和笔试;口试根据本学期所给定的8-10个主题,教师对每一位学生指定或由学生选定主题准备一篇讲演稿或辩论稿。在脱稿演讲之后和教师就演讲的主题辩论,教师根据学生演讲的内容、熟练和流利程度打分,占期末总分的20%, 口试在课堂进行;笔试由教师另外所选的两个主题中任选一个在本学期规定的2 小时中写一篇500~800词的讲演稿,成绩占期末总分的20%。
成绩:
参与课堂活动的表现占总分的30%,完成作业情况(上交的讲演稿)占20%,上课考勤占10%;期末考试成绩占40%,其中,面对学生的讲演和辩论占20%,笔试(根据所给主题写的讲演稿)占20%
外国语言文学系任课教师:辛柯教授
Requirements:
1.4 written papers(computer printed)concerning the 4 topics covered 2.1 presentation on behalf the group discussion 3.1 formal speech without any materials in hand 4.Attendance
5.Final written paper of argumentation
第五篇:如何提高英语演讲辩论水平
如何提高英语演讲辩论水平
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跟其它语言一样,英语最重要的功能就是交流。作为交流的载体,英语演讲、英语辩论是目前英语能力比赛中被最常采用的两种形式。对于广大参赛者来说,友谊第一、比赛第二永远是正确的心态。可是,对于那些真正想要表现自己能力,展现英语素养的选手而言,对胜利的渴望一定更占主导地位。我参加了近几年大大小小的英语能力比赛,见识了许多英语实力非常强的选手,但很可惜不少被我看好的人最终却都没有登顶,甚至未能在复赛中出线。当然,其中不排除存在裁判不公正因素的可能性,不过总的说来,大部分选手们都没能把“裁判希望看到的东西”体现出来,而这也是我想写这篇文章的理由。
既然英语最重要的功能就是交流,那么做一个好的交流者(communicator)就成为大家必须掌握的一项技能。我觉得在诸多因素中,最关键的是以下三个核心能力:倾听、理解、表达。
倾听:学会主动的接受对方观点是非常重要的交流技能,而这一点往往是被大部分选手所忽视的。
我们常常用“亲和力”(approachable)形容一些具备独特魅力的人,跟他们交流往往是一种快乐。这其中当然不乏气质、谈吐、身份等主观感觉,但他们最重要的一点共性其实是——他们都是优秀的倾听者(excellent listeners)。良好的倾听习惯不仅能够让你更有效地获取对方想表达的信息,更能给对方创造一个乐于分享的交流氛围。就好像老师上课时总是喜欢那些紧跟课堂节奏、眼神执着、不时点头的学生一样,这些细微的动作常常是老师辛苦备课最大的动力源泉。比赛时评委考察的不仅是你的语音、语调等语言方面的能力,同时也在观察你听问题、听对方辩手发言时候的风度(manner)。一个自己说得天花乱坠却对别人的提问或发言不屑一顾的人,绝对不可能得到评委的青睐。
理解:学会能动的消化对方思想同样也是不可或缺的交流技巧,在这一点上影响最大的是怯场心理(stage fright)。对于能够掌握逻辑性极强的英语的选手而言,最基本的思辨能力绝对不是问题,真正的问题在于:当你站在台上面对底下的观众、评委,甚至广大“后援团”的时候,你是否还能够保留平时那颗理性的头脑。巧妇难为无米之炊,如果因为紧张而错误理解了对方的观点,哪怕你说得再义正词严那也是下笔千言离题万里。
首先,不要否认自己在场上会感到紧张,这是非常正常的生理行为,关键的是如何把紧张的时间压缩到最小,最早进入状态。这种短时的积极紧张(positive stress)不仅不会影响你的发挥,反而能让你注意力高度集中,思维速度大大活跃,从而能够以最快的反应回答出最
有创造力的答案。其次,一旦进入这个亢奋状态(high起来了),选手同时要警惕另一个问题,就是high过了头以至开始胡言乱语。这两种因怯场而导致理解偏差的例子数不胜数。表达:经过倾听理解输入的东西最终还是要靠你的输出(output)来完成交流。此时,表达技巧(delivery)就成了核心问题。Language is power,Delivery is strength。没有掌握表达技巧很容易让选手走入“怀才不遇”的自责怪圈,这是最为可惜的。
我这里罗列几点需要注意的地方:口齿清晰(clarity),语言流利(fluency),发音准备(accuracy),节奏变换(pace),语音变化(vocal variety),面部表情(facial expression),眼神交流(eye-contact),手势姿势(gesture & posture),感情流露(natural emotion)……同时选手还必须注意避免用语复杂(easy language is best),展现个人性格(personality),创造亮点(highlight)吸引观众。
做到以上三点,你将不仅成为一个好的交流者,更能在各类比赛中脱颖而出。对于不缺乏能力而缺乏技巧的选手而言,从这三点出发扬长避短就一定能成功。