Daily Life in China

Ke Dawei

 

Welcome To Newspaper Reading

   Newspaper reading is a course for further developing your ability in English.  The course will do that mostly through reading and discussing newspaper articles. 

   Newspapers use a style of writing, which will be covered in class.  You are probably somewhat familiar with newspaper style already from Chinese newspapers.  The class will cover the general style of newspaper writing but of course in English to make you better able to understand that style and be able to express that in English. 

   The course will cover many issues in daily life and intended to broaden your general understanding of the world through reading newspapers.  You’re intelligent and informed now but for this course the focus is to develop that understanding in English.

Goals of the class:

  1. Expand and develop you ability to express yourself (speak), understand and think in English
  2. To understand newspaper style.
  3. Culture.
  4. Build your vocabulary (the most important aspect of the class).
  5. Develop a critical ability to sort out the facts and truth of a newspaper article.
  6. Develop your understanding of newspapers in English.

ENGLISH IN CLASS: Speak only English in class.  If you are confused at anytime please let the teacher know so any confusion can be cleared up.  Saying you were confused a week later shows no effort or initiative.

YOUR BOOK: “Newspaper Reading”, along with selected articles either given to you as handouts or on the internet.  Bring your “book: (handouts) to class.  You should get a folder and keep your papers neatly in your folder.

PLANNING YOUR TIME: Set aside specific time for your studies.  Make a routine for yourself and stick to it.  A routine will make better use of your time.  Start preparing for any TEM or CET tests you will take.  Do not wait until later when it is to late.

ORIGINAL WORK:  All work for the class must be your own.  Any copying or cheating will result in multiple zeros or dismissal from the class. 

PRACTICE WEBSITE: http://www.kedawei.com 

   It has general articles and papers about improving your English.  There will be special Newspaper Reading related sections shortly.

   The website has many items for improving your English. 

   There is an excellent pronunciation link and other links to readings with text.  The material on the site is for various levels of ability.  If you have any trouble using the site please let me know.  I’ll be glad to help you navigate the site.  If you have any feedback about the site I would be very interested.  

OFFICE HOURS: Office hours will be posted if an office is provided.  You can come to the office and talk about anything you want or to get help.  It is also possible to arrange a meeting.

ONLINE AVAIBILITY: I use the computer extensively so online often.  Please feel free to email me at trouts2@gmail.goole.com or trouts2@yahoo.com about anything.  You can write without signing your name if you like but if you want me to know who you are please include your Chinese name in pinyin, English name, class and student number.

DEPORTMENT: Your expected to conduct yourself as a university student.  No spitting in class.