1、1The Truman ShowCourse: English Movies - Viewing, Listening, SpeakingStudents: SophomoresMaterial: Movie The Truman Show 楚门的世界Time: 6 teaching periods (with each 45 minutes)Lesson Objectives:Students will be able to: memorize some useful expressions in context retell the movie story with the help of
2、 several hints given analyze the characteristics of main characters in the movie learn some aspects of western culture talk about mass mediaProcedures:Period 1-2: 1. Brief Introduction to the Movie (10 minutes)2. Lead-in Questions (10 minutes)3. Extensive Viewing, Listening one thing that we all agr
3、ee upon, is that mass media is an inseparable part of our lives. Entertainment and media always go hand in hand, but in addition to the entertainment, mass media also remains an effective medium for communication, dissemination of information, advertising, marketing and in general, for expressing an
4、d sharing views, opinions and ideas.Here are some of the different types of mass media:Print Media: Print media includes newspapers, magazines, brochures, newsletters, books and even leaflets and pamphlets. Visual media like photography can also be mentioned under this sub-head, since photography is
5、 an important mass media, which 8communicates via visual representations. Although it is said that the electronic or new media has replaced the print media, there exists a majority of audiences who prefer the print media for various communication purposes. Public speaking and even organizing can als
6、o be considered as a form of mass media.Electronic Media: This mass media includes television and radio. This category also includes electronic media like movies, CDs and DVDs as well as the new hottest electronic gadgets.New-age Media: With the advent of new technologies like the Internet, we are n
7、ow enjoying the benefits of high technology mass media, which has a widespread range. Mobile phones, computers and Internet are often referred to as the new-age media. Internet has opened up several new opportunities for mass communication which include email, websites, blogging, Internet TV and man
8、y other mass media which are booming today.There is no doubt about the fact that there are certain media elements affecting our culture for better because, had it not been for media, the quick and easy flow of useful information and education would not have been possible. The media has played a majo
9、r role in positive developments like the fight against racism, the fight against gender bias, would poverty and spreading awareness about world peace.There is no denying the fact that certain media messages are detrimental to our society. We need to realize that although media is a reflection of the
10、 society we live in at times, the media needs to do much more than reflect the surroundings it has to exaggerate, sensationalize and at times even trivialize the matters of utmost importance to male way for entertainment. The media creates celebrities; it creates idols celebrities who thrive on fans
11、, flowers, and groupies! When we say a certain type of music or a certain genre of movies is popular, it means a large number of people are following an ideology or a concept which lies at the heart of that song or the movie. One of the most striking examples in this case would have to be the popula
12、rity of violent and abusive rap songs amongst teenagers. The glorification of violence, drug abuse and other unhealthy habits has a major role in the outburst of unfortunate incidents where children have gotten extremely violent and out of control.In an age where music videos and rock bands give out
13、 the message that alcohol; drugs and sex are inevitable parts of life, how can teens begin to see that these do not help battle depression? In an age where someone like Paris Hilton is a role model for so many young girls, how can we expect to spread awareness about the importance of knowledge in th
14、e young generation? In an age where excessively aggressive videogame-playing children believe guns and weapons are cool we have reached a stage where media literacy is the dire need of the hour.The bright side is that class and ethnic distinctions in American culture began to fade as mass media tran
15、smitted the same movies and music to people throughout the country. Culture became more democratic as modern technology and mass media allowed it to reach more people. Outside the country, when our entertainment program reaches other parts of the world, it also begins to homogenize tastes, styles9Se
16、ction B: Cultural Enrichment ListeningDirection: listen to a lecture and finish the following two tasks.Task 1: Multiple ChoicesDirections: Choose the best answer for the following questions according to what you hear.1. Since the 20th century, what have people learned from mass media?A. Foreign cus
17、toms B. Proper behavior C. Moral lessons D. Government policy2. What does it mean by “radio is a national campfire” in the 1930s?A. Radio spreads revolutionary ideas to families.B. Radio delivers hopeful news to families.C. Radio unites families to fight depression.D. Radio creates common experience
18、s in families nationwide.3. In what way does mass media create a homogeneous(同种类的) culture?A. It spreads the same ideology around.B. It tells stories about patriotism.C. It helps us to understand ourselves and the world.D. It rejects anything foreign.4. Why do some foreign countries limit the amount
19、 of imported of American entertainment program?A. They fear this import hinders their domestic economy.B. They are afraid that their culture will be Americanized.C. American portrayal of other cultures is misleading.D. American entertainment program create a lot of illusion.Task 2: Summary PracticeD
20、irections: Listen to the lecture again and make sure you have clearly understood it. And then use your own words to summarize the characteristic of culture in different periods and why.(Tip: pick up an adjective from the lecture to describe the characteristic of culture in different periods.)Before
21、1900s: _ cultureIn the 20th century: _ cultureNow: _ cultureSection C: Cultural Enrichment SpeakingDirections: Lets talk about our own understanding of mass media10Task 1: Everyone bring one particular media outlet (e.g. a stars micro blog, a short clip, a webpage, etc.) that interests you to the cl
22、ass. Explain it to your group members according to the following outline.1) Who is being targeted?2) Whats the text of the message? Whats the subtext?3) What kind of idea/lifestyle is presented? Is it glamorized, how?4) What values are expressed?5) What tools or techniques of persuasion are used?6)
23、What message does the audience usually get?7) What stories are not told in this piece of media?Task 2: Write down a sentence that best summarizes your understanding of mass media by using a metaphor. Then go around the classroom to collect sentence from at least three students and interview them abo
24、ut why he/she sees it that way. (Please write the same sentence on two slips of paper.) For example:Mass media is a Disneyland. We indulged ourselves in the themed fantasy environment not aware of the surveillance and social control._Mass media is a liar_V. After-class ActivitiesSection A: Language
25、AppreciationDirections: Watch the whole movie after class and note the useful and idiomatic expressions below.1) Maybe just my love handles.“Love handle” is an interesting and common expression for the extra fat that people get around their hips when they eat too much.2) Heres a news flash just in.A
26、 “News flash“ is a piece of news that was just received.(For more see The Truman Show - Words and Expressions that You may not Know)Section B: Favorite Movie QuotesDirections: Memorize the following quotes, which may help you better understand the movie. And write down the quotes that impress or enlighten you most.
