文档介绍：Practical Writing
For Non-English Majors
Practical Writing
Unit 1
Introduction to Practical English Writing
Course Objectives
Acquire prehensive understanding of practical writing;
Understand the nature of individual stages involved in practical writing;
Understand the various techniques of practical English writing;
Apply the knowledge learnt in class into practical writing ;
Work efficiently with peers in cooperative writing projects;
Come up with your own practical writing
Outline of Contents
Introduction to Practical English Writing;
Business Cards;
Basic Knowledge of English Letters;
Letters of Introduction;
Posters and Notices
Public signs
Note-Writing
Memorandum
Greetings, Congratulations and sending gifts;
Thank-you Notes and Letters;
Letters of apology;
Invitation cards and letters;
Application Letters;
Resume;
mendation Letters.
Teaching Style & Processes
Professor’s Lecture ;
Sample Demonstration and Discussion ;
Follow-up Practice ;
Suggested Activities .
Course Assessment
The student’s unit assignments (10%);
The student’s performance in cooperative projects (10%);
The oral presentation of individual writing (10%);
Practical writing Test (70%).
Requirements
Regular attendance;
Independent plishment of assignments;
Ready response to ments from the teacher or your peers;
Active participation in classroom activities and cooperative projects.
Overview of Unit 1
Importance of Practical English Writing
1. Practical writing is often ignored.
2. It is the requirement of future work.
3. Practical writing involves regular varieties of English.
Varieties of English (语体)
1. By situations
2. By status
3. Functions
4. Time
Practical English Writing
1. Oral literature
2. Written
3. Non-literature
Characteristics of Practical English Writing
1. Regularity in form
2. Simplicity in style
3. Briefness in content
Unit 2
Business Cards
I. Introduction to business cards
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