課程說明

來聽故事，學最重要且常見的英文典故！成語、典故是英美語言文化的結晶，也是西方文明的資產。這些生動有趣的表達方式，來自莎劇、荷馬史詩、格林童話、伊索寓言等，體現於現代生活與反應世界局勢的新聞語境。本工作坊介紹新聞中常見的希臘神話、宗教、文學典故詞，成語，術語等，老師以雙語講解，可以練習到聽力。並提供尋找辭源、實作造句練習的機會，能在生活中活用這些成語，理解西方世界。
1.認識英美新聞中常用的成語、譬喻、典故。
2.掌握這些成語、典故的歷史意涵、延伸意涵、現代語境。
3.能將這些詞彙，運用於合適的情境，寫出符合語法的句子，
4.增進英文閱讀能力，認識西方歷史、豐富英美文化素養。
5.同時練習英文聽力與口語。

Idioms and Analogies are the jewels of the western world. The source may be traced back to Shakespeare, Homer, Aesop’s Fables, The Bible, and modern fictions. Comprehending the history and stories behind these phrases will increase the capability of advanced vocabularies and writing skill. After this workshop, I hope my students will: 
1.    Get to know 75-100 idioms, analogies, and terms most frequently used in English news.
2.    Grasp their historical connotation, extended meaning, and modern application. 
3.    Know how to use these phrases in appropriate context and news writing. 
4.    Increase reading and writing capabilities; enrich cultural understanding.
5.   Improve English listening comprehension and speaking ability.

※ 課程包含講授與討論：講授部分老師以中英雙語進行。
* The lecture will be conducted in both English and Chinese. English is encouraged in discussion and exercise.
※ 每堂課有提供造句練習、新聞討論、尋找詞源、或解釋成語的練習機會。偶有課後作業，鼓勵同學參與。
* Students’ participation in online activities are required. There will be occasional take-home assignments. Students are encouraged to participate.

課程安排

上課教材
Opening Pandora's Box by Addis Ferdie; English Idioms in Use-Advanced (Cambridge)
參考資料
New York Times, The Economist, BBC News