Useful Words 第1步 熟悉詞匯
subject 學科 curriculum 課程 elective 選修的
compulsory 必修的 course 課程 language 語言
major 主修 minor 副修 geometry 幾何學
astronomy 天文學
Useful Sentences 第2步 牢記句型
How many courses are you going to take this semester ?
你這學期要選幾門課?
How many credits do we need to get the degree ?
我們要修滿多少學分才能拿到學位?
I’ve taken French for three credits . 我選了法語課,可以得三個學分。
How do I drop a class ?我該怎么退課呢?
Why did you choose this course ?你為什么選這門課程?
Is there a wide variety of classes offered each semester ?那每學期都會有許多課程供選擇嗎?
1. How many courses are you going to take this semester ?
你這學期要選幾門課?
What classes are you taking next semester ?下學期你計劃學哪些課程?
How many classes did you sign up for ?你登記了多少門課?
I’m taking five classes this semester . 這學期我打算修5門課。
sign up 登記,注冊
2. How many credits do you have left until graduation ?
你還要修多少學分才能畢業(yè)?
How many credits do we need to get the degree ?
我們要修滿多少學費才能拿到學位?
credit n. 學分
3. What did you think of the course ?你覺得這門課怎么樣?
What would make the course more interesting ? 怎樣才能讓這門課更有趣。
4. Today’s the deadline for choosing classes . 今天是選課的最好期限。
deadline n. 最后期限
5. How many credits are you taking ?你要修多少學分?
I’ve taken French for three credits . 我選禮物法語課,可以得三個學分。
6. I’m really enjoying my courses . 我很喜歡我的課程。
I’m sure you’ll be glad you took this course .我相信你也會喜歡這門課的。
7. How do I drop a class ?我該怎么退課呢?
This class isn't for me , how can I drop it ?
這門課不適合我,我該怎么退課呢?
Drop a class 退課
8. Why did you choose this course ?你為什么選這門課程?
Why did you take this class ?你為什么選這門課?
9. Can I choose a specialization such as 19th century English literature ?
我能選擇像19世紀英國文學這樣的課程作為專業(yè)課嗎?
Is there a wide variety of classes offered each semester ?
那每學期都會有許多課程供選擇嗎?
specialization n. 特別化,專門化 variety n. 種類,多樣化
10. Professor Green’s class is just an elective course , not as important as compulsory courses .
格林教授的課只是選修課,不像必修課那么重要。
Useful Conversations 第3步 模仿對話
1. 英國文化課程 English Literature Program
Mary : Hello . I would like to ask about the university’s English literature program .
Secretary : Sure . All students in the program must complete 120 hours of courses and also write a senior thesis .
Mary : Are there any other requirements ?
Secretary : No , these are the only requirements for a degree in English literature .
Mary : Thanks for your help .
Secretary :Sure .
瑪麗:您好。我想咨詢一下大學里的英國文化課程。
秘書:好的。所有選擇該科目的學生必須完成120個課時并完成一篇畢業(yè)論文。
瑪麗:還有其他要求嗎?
秘書:沒有了,只有滿足了這些,就能獲得英語文學學位。
瑪麗:謝謝您的幫助。
秘書:不客氣!
complete v. 完成 thesis n. 論文
2. 系里的專業(yè)課 The Department’s Specializations
Mary : Hi , Professor , I would like to ask you a few questions about the department’s curriculum .
Professor : Of course . What would you like to know ?
Mary : Can I choose a specialization such as 19th century English literature ?
Professor : There are no specializations , but you may choose to write your senior thesis on any topic you choose .
Mary : Okay . And is there a wide variety of classes offered each semester ?
Professor : Classes are limited to freshmen , but after the first year you may take more advanced courses .
Mary : Great . I am particularly interested in Walt Whitman’s poetry .
Professor : We offer a course each spring on his poetry.
Mary : Really ? That sounds interesting .
瑪麗:嗨,教授,我想向您咨詢幾個關于系里課程方面的問題。
教授:好的。你想知道些什么?
瑪麗:我能選擇像19世紀英國文學這樣的課程作為專業(yè)課嗎?
教授:我們系沒有專業(yè)課,但是你的畢業(yè)論文主題不限。
瑪麗:好的。那每學期都會有許多課程供選擇嗎?
教授:對新生開放的課程是有限的,但一年之后你就可以選擇更多的高級課程了。
瑪麗:太棒了。我對沃爾特.惠特曼的詩歌特別感興趣。
教授:我們每年春天都會提供關于他的詩歌的課程。
瑪麗:真的嗎?聽起來很有意思。
limited adj. 有限的 advanced courses 高級課程 particularly adv. 特別,尤其
Useful Paragraph 第4步 誦讀短篇
When you are young , you may want several love experiences . But as time goes on , you will realize that if you really love someone , the whole life will not be enough . You need time to know , to forgive and to love . All this needs a very big mind .
年輕的時候會想要談很多次戀愛,但是隨著年齡的增長,終于領悟到愛一個人,就算用一輩子的時間,還是會嫌不夠。你需要時間去了解,去體諒,去戀愛,所有這些需要有非常寬大的胸襟才行。
Cultural Background 第5 步 了解文化
美國大學本科課程設置主要表現(xiàn)為四種模式:自由選修型,分布必修型,名著課程型,核心課程型。這幾種課程設置模式呈現(xiàn)的共同特點為:重視通識教育、注重課程設置的靈活性和多樣性、強調(diào)課程設置的國際化。這四種課程設置模式中,分布必修型最受歡迎,核心課程型最著名,名著課程型最有特色,自由選修型最能體現(xiàn)美國精神。隨著時代的發(fā)展,美國大學本科課程設置也在發(fā)生變化,如,學校教育由單純知識型人才的培養(yǎng)向綜合能力型和全面素質(zhì)型人才的轉(zhuǎn)變;課程內(nèi)容更加注重開放性,人文性和現(xiàn)實性;課程體系更加注重平衡性。
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