1、英语实用文体写作系列 英语应用文写作课程讲义英语应用文写作课程讲义- - Unit 1Introduction to Practical English WritingOverview of Unit 1I. Importance of Practical English Writing1. Practical writing is often ignored.2. It is the requirement of future work.3. Practical writing involves regular varieties of English.II. Varieties of En
2、glish (语体)1. by situations2. by status3. functions4. timeIII. Practical English WritingOral literatureWritten non-literatureIV. Characteristics of Practical English Writing1. regularity in form2. simplicity in style3. briefness in contentI. Importance of Practical English WritingAs the Internet ente
3、rs the average home, English has been receiving greater and greater attention in China. Although English has been taught in China as a foreign language for dozens of years, most students seem to learn English for examinations only. They might be skilled in reading, but few can speak fluent English o
4、r write well for practical purposes. Thats one of the main reasons we should learn practical English writing. Another reason is that, as English majors, you will have to get prepared for future work and studies. When you want to go abroad for advanced studies, you will have to produce many documents
5、, including forms, resume and letters. When you meet strangers, you may send them personal cards for further contact. When you travel in English-speaking countries or guide a foreign sightseeing tour, you should present them with an English tourist guidebook. When you are asked to write English docu
6、ments for different practical purposes, you should be able to do that. And so on and so forth. A third reason is that practical writing is quite different from general writing. It has several characteristics of its own. This is what the teacher will help you to get familiar with, with the result tha
7、t each of you can write well for practical purposes.II. Varieties of EnglishLanguage varies in form and structure from place to place, from time to time. Such changes in different situations are referred to as varieties of English. By situations, English can fall into formal and informal; by places,
8、 English can fall into British English and American English, even Chinese English; by levels of living, English can fall into many levels characteristic of special social classes; by functions, English can be divided into scientific English, legal English, religion English, literature, news report,
9、advertisements, etc.; and by time, English can also be divided into Old English (449-1100), Middle English (1100-1500) and Modern English (1500-).III. Practical English WritingWhen we speak of practical English writing, we refer to the varieties of English for practical purposes. As we know, English
10、 falls into two fundamental types: written English and oral English. Practical English writing, in a broad sense, belongs to the former, but it is non-literature. In practice, practical English writing is only part of non-literature written English. It is generally referred to as those common writte
11、n documents for special purposes and in regular forms. Among the practical English writing, the common are as follows: personal or business letter, notice, telegram, telex, contract, advertisement, etc. In addition, some large types of PEW will not be included in our course, and will be dealt with a
12、s an independent course. They are business English, tourist English and academic English thesis writing, etc.IV. Characteristics of Practical English WritingJust as its name implies, practical English writing lays emphasis on practice. It is this practicability that distinguishes it from either spok
13、en English or literature composition. The characteristics of practical English writing include the following.One fundamental characteristic of practical English writing is that each type has a regular form. As stylized documents, practical writing is both standard and stable. Another one is its simp
14、licity in style. Different from literature, practical writing pays special emphasis on what is meant to transmit. Except for such special documents as contracts, practical writing is simple in style.A third characteristic lies in its briefness in form. The rapid pace is characteristic of modern work
15、 and life. Therefore, people have been paying more and more attention to efficiency. To save time, people usually put complex thought into simple words by brief forms. Unit 2 Note-Writing Note-writing is what is required in TEM-4, in which a note of about 50-60 words will be based on the given situa
16、tion. We write notes for all kinds of purposes, and note-writing varies from type to type. Generally speaking, a note is something like a short letter, but simpler in form and often less formal in language. I. Key Elements of a Note: The date (A note is usually written for the sake of time saving, t
17、herefore without the year, or even without the day of the week.) The Name of the Receiver (The name of the person to whom the note is written is certain to be included, but usually without the word “Dear”.) The message which the note is written to reveal The Name of the Writer (Certainly the note wi
18、ll have to tell who writes it.) II. Key Features of Note-Writing: Simple in form (A note involves few elements and usually takes up only a few lines. In spelling, we often use the abbreviated names of the months; the given name and family name are seldom used together, i.e., either is OK.) Informal
19、in style (Here polite greetings are unnecessary, i.e., we usually address somebody disrespectfully by name without an honorific title. We seldom use “Dear”, “Sincerely yours”.) Brief and precise in content (On the one hand, only the key points are included in a note, in which to write is to express.
20、 On the other hand, the message must be precise in expression, especially when exact numbers are involved, e.g., time and phone number.) III. Samples of Note-Writing IV. Follow-Up Practice III. Samples of Note-Writing 1. A Note of Appointments June 3 Jane, Wed like to have an outing 8 oclock a.m. on
21、 Saturday, June 4. Could you join us and enjoy the spring on Mount Baiyun? Drinks and dessert are ready. Just remember to bring an umbrella. Fisherman 2. A Note of Apologies Jan. 4 Betty, Id like to express my apologies for not being able to take part in your birthday party, for it happens to be my
22、turn to be on duty and will have to work till 8 oclock tomorrow morning. Happy birthday to you! May every day be sunny for you in the coming year! John 3. A Note of Informal Invitations May 3 Dr. David, We are to hold an English speech contest in Room 506, Building 2 at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 4. The
23、contest would last about 3 hours. We would be very happy if you could be one of the judges. Foreign Languages Dept. 4. A Note of Requests July 14 Prof. Smith, Id like to know your comments on the outline of my academic paper before I begin my first draft. Could you give me some suggestions by email
24、or post your comments on the Guestbook on your Web Page? Looking forward to your reply. Thank you! Li Nan 5. A Note of Thanks Sept. 24 Janson, Id like to express my great gratitude towards your warm hospitality during my short stay in Shaoguan. I enjoyed the visit very much. Looking forward to your
25、visit to my hometown next summer holiday. Give my sincere regards to your whole family! Cosine 6. A Note of Messages Oct. 15 Alison, A Mr. Ted left a rose for you at the Service Desk. He said he wouldnt lose heart although you refused to let him in. He would come tomorrow and the day after tomorrow
26、until you accept his rose and heart. Butterfly 7. A Note for Saying Good-bye Nov. 23 Dear Betty, I will leave for Shanghai at 8:00 a.m. this morning. It is a pity that I cant see you to say goodbye before leaving for home. I have enjoyed my stay here, thank you very much for the kindness, hospitalit
27、y and the trouble you have taken on my behalf. Please remember me to your husband. Yours ever, Green IV. Follow-Up Practice 1. Write a note to your classmate Hughes, making an appointment for an outdoor activity at weekend. 2. You failed to buy a book for your friend Bob. Write him a note of apologi
28、es. 3. Your birthday is around the corner and you are arranging for your birthday party. Write a note of informal invitations, asking your close friend Alison to attend. 4. Write a note to borrow some references from your tutor so that you can make it in your academic thesis writing. 5. Write a note
29、 of thanks for the hospitality by the hostess of an evening party. 6. Write a note, celebrating the birthday of Uncle Jim, whom you love dearly. 7. Write a note of congratulations on your boyfriends winning the first prize in the speech contest. 8. Write a note to your teacher, asking for leave in h
30、is/her class today. 9. You have joined an online work group, pursuing a study of English literature. But you will have to put your whole heart into the preparation for TEM-4 in a month. Write a note on the Guestbook to express your regret for not being absent by the end of the month. 10. Write a not
31、e to transmit a phone message, which you can make up when necessary.Unit 3 Basic Knowledge of English Letters 2003-09-11 Overview of this lecture: I. Communication Means Review Question 1: What is communication? Question 2: What communication means can you list? Question 3: Will letters give place to such electronic ones as E-mail? II. Features of Letters 1. Authentic language of emotion 2. No time limitations 3. Sense of security 4. Distinct personality III. Formats of the Envelope Question 1: Have you seen or received letters from abroad?
