杨瑞英--GenreAnalysisandcollegeEnglishinstruction（第三届）课件.pptVIP

Course Objectives To develop students ability to produce generically acceptable texts in terms of organization and style; To develop their study skills in handling academic study such as note-taking from reading, evaluating facts and opinion; giving definition, making summary, describing and interpreting tables and graphs; To improve accuracy in writing. Genre Purpose Discourse structure Style Writing Editing Skills Request letter and reminders Foregrounding important information Recommendation letter 1 Thinking about the audience and impact Recommendation letter 2 Supporting statements with evidence Application for financial aid 1 Supporting statements with evidence Curriculum Vita 1 Organizing information Curriculum Vita 2 Getting the style right Statement of purpose 1 Supporting statements with evidence Statement of purpose 2 Making notes for writing Course paper Taking notes when reading Evaluating information Making summary and definition Describing and interpreting data Making comments Course Syllabus Understanding the purpose of request letter Task One. Think about the following questions. What would you do if you found a reference that is essential to your research not available in your country? Have you ever asked the author to send you the reference? If you do, how would organize your message? Understanding the purpose of request letter Task Two: Here are two email messages to ask for help. Which do you prefer and why? Text A Dear Professor Swales, I have been interested in your work for some time, and I am currently writing a thesis on the history of English for Specific Purposes in the Arab World. In this context, I have seen a reference to a 1983 volume on this topic, which you co-edited with Hassan Mustafa. I have looked for it here in Morocco, but in vain; I found it is not available. Would you be able to send me a copy? I am looking forward to hearing from you soon,