Polina Lysenko 22zanMSO

Plan

Topic: Functional Styles of the English Language. Newspaper Style. Scientific

Prose Style. The Style of Official Documents (Newspaper Style (written by
V. L. Nayer): Brief News Items. Advertisements and Announcements. The
Headline. The Editorial. Scientific Prose Style. The Style of Official Documents).

Goals:

Practical: to be able to use stylistic means in student’s oral and written speech.

Educational: to know and compare the main functional styles of English language,
make comments on the main problems of the functional styles, formation in
students stable theoretical knowledge and practical skills: to recognize functional
styles of English, its lexical and stylistic features.

Developing: to develop the culture of language.

Educational: to cultivate respect for a foreign language.

Professional: improve their language and join acquaintances in student’s

professional activities

Equipment: presentation, task cards, textbook.

Plan

I. Organization moment.

II. Student Questioning. Problem Discussion.

 Newspaper Style.
 Scientific Prose Style.
 The Style of Official Documents (Newspaper Style (written by V. L. Nayer):
Brief News Items.
 Advertisements and Announcements.
 The Headline.
 The Editorial.
 The Style of Official Documents.
 III. Practical Tasks

IV. Conclusions

V. Homework

Stage. Goal. Сontent of the work

Method
I. Organization -Greeting students at the Beginning of class
moment. -Lecture notes who is absent/present
Method: -Checking the readiness of the group for the class.
conversation Lecturer tell what they are going to do at the class: “Good evening,
Goal: set up everyone. Today we are going to talk about Functional Styles of
students to work the English Language. Newspaper Style. Scientific Prose Style.
The Style of Official Document”.
II. Student Theory. Students answer and discuss. Speak on following topics:
Questioning  Newspaper Style.
.Problem  Scientific Prose Style.
Discussion.  The Style of Official Documents (Newspaper Style (written
Method: dialogue, by V. L. Nayer): Brief News Items.
discussion,  Advertisements and Announcements.
conversation,  The Headline.
discussion,  The Editorial.
analysis.  Scientific Prose Style.
Goal: to make  The Style of Official Documents.
sure students
know the
material , to
discuss all
questions and
problems of
stylistics
III. Practical Tasks Exercise 1 . Read a piece of scientific writing. Comment on the
Method: discussion, grammar patterns used.
conversation,
Structure of Matter
analysis,
generalization, The atom of any elementary substance consists of a positively-charged nucleus
and electrons, negatively-charged particles surrounding the nucleus. The
comparison.
charge of an electron e is equal to 4.8029 x 10-10 electro-static units. The
Goal: teach students mass of an electron is about 1,840 times smaller than atomic mass unit and is
to distinguish equal to 9.108 x 10-28 g. The absolute value of the electron charge is called
the elementary (smallest) charge. The atomic nucleus is about 10,000 ;
functional styles,
know its features 100,000 times smaller than the atom (the linear dimension of an atom is about
10-8 cm and that of the nucleus; 10-13 to 10-12 cm). Nearly all the mass of an
atom is concentrated in its nucleus which is positively charged. The charge of
a nucleus is determined by the number of protons it contains. This number is
called the atomic number of the element and is denoted by Z. Z coincides with
the number of the place the element occupies in the Periodic Table. When in
the normal state, the atom is neutral; this means that the number of its
positively charged particles is equal to the number of electrons. For example,
the nuclear charge of lithium (Z = 3) is equal to three positive charge units,
hence the atom contains three electrons. Iron occupies the 26th place in the
Periodic Table and has 26 electrons and a positive charge of 26 elementary
charges. Attractive forces act between the positively charged nucleus and
negatively charged electrons. The electrons are able to keep their orbit, if they
do not receive additional energy.
Answer: Logical sequence of utterances; The use of terms;Sentence
pattern of three types: postulatory, argumentative, and
formulative;The frequent use of foot-notes of digressive character.

Exercise 2. Convert the following passage of prose into a less

technical register and a more neutral style, using a dictionary if
necessary:
If the regular premium tendered on a due date is greater than the
existing aggregate regular premium on that due date, the company
will issue a supplementary schedule on which the increment
regular premium will be the amount by which the regular premium
tendered exceeds the existing aggregate regular premium; provided
that, if waiver of premium benefit is specified in the plan schedule
as available, or there is an increase in the life cover, the issue of the
supplementary schedule will be subject to evidence satisfactory to
the company as to the continued insurability of the life assured for
waiver of premium benefit or life cover on the existing terms.
Answer: If the regular premium is greater than the regular premium on
that due date, the company will issue a schedule on which the increment
regular premium will be the amount by which the regular premium
tendered exceeds ; provided, if waiver of premium benefit is in the plan
schedule , or there is an increase in the life cover, the issue of the other
schedule will be subject to the company as to the continued insurability
of the life assured for waiver of premium benefit or life cover.

Exercise 3. How to write a magazine article? Choose True or

False.
Answers: 1F 2T 3F 4T 5T

Exercise 4. Analyze the texts below and indicate the basic style-forming
characteristics of each style and overlapping features:

(1) Speech of Viscount Simon of the House of Lords:

...The noble and learned Earl, Lord Jowitt, made a speech of much
persuasiveness on the second reading raising this point, and today as is natural
and proper, he has again presented with his usual skill, and I am sure with the
greatest sincerity, many of the same considerations. I certainly do not take the
view that the argument in this matter is all on the side. One could not possibly
say that when one considers that there is considerable academic opinion at the
present time in favour of this change, and in view of the fact that there are
other countries under the British Flag where, I understand, there was a change
in the law, to a greater or less degree, in the direction which the noble and
learned Earl so earnestly recommends to the House.

(2) An extract from the instruction manual:

The purpose of the carburettor is to provide a mixture of petrol and air for
combustion in the engine. The mixture normally consists of one part (by
weight) of petrol to fifteen parts of air, but this mixture varies quite
considerably with temperature and engine speed. If there is a higher proportion
of petrol the mixture is said to be “rich”. A higher proportion of air gives a
“weak” mixture. Very simply, the carburettor consists of a tube through which
the air is drawn, and a series of very small holes known as jets which break the
petrol up into tiny droplets and pass it into the airstream in the form of a mist. 

3) A commercial letter:

September 16, 1998 FRAMES-BY-YOU 126 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA

17503 ATTENTION: MS. CYBEL MEGAN

Dear Sirs:

We are pleased to have received your order of September 15 and would like to
welcome you as a new customer of Payton's Plastics.

Your order (No. 62 997) for one dozen 4” x 5” sheets of 1/8” Lucite is being
processed and will be ready for shipment on September 21. It will be delivered
to your workshop by our own van, and payment will be c.o.d. (our policy for
all orders under $100).

We are sure you will appreciate the clear finish and tensile strength of our
entire line of plastics. Ms. Julie Methel, your sales representative, will call on
you soon with a catalog and samples.

Cordially,

PAYTON'S PLASTICS, INC.

Howard Roberts Customer relations

(4) An extract from a contract for sale/purchase of goods:

The Supplier guarantees that the goods are in all respects in accordance with
the description, technical conditions and specifications of the order, that they
are free from defects in material, design and workmanship and they conform
to the Supplier's highest standards. Should the goods prove defective during
the period of 12 months from the date of putting the machine, equipment or
instruments into operation but not more than 18 months from the date of
shipment, the Supplier undertakes to remedy the defects or to replace the
faulty goods delivering them c.i.f. Baltic or Black Sea port at the Buyer's
option, free of charge, or to refund the value of the goods paid by the Buyer.

(5) A newspaper article:

Ageism Factor

I blame Prince Philip, rather than the Queen, for the extraordinarily silly
decision to support Jeffrey Archer's private bill which will allow a female
child of the monarch to inherit the crown if she is born before her brothers.
Although it may seem vaguely progressive and modern, even feminist, the
truth is that it will do nothing for women's dismal role within the reproductive
system which is the basis of all disadvantages.

If the monarchy is seen as a prize which anyone would want, then it might
make some sort of sense to open it up further to women, but in those
circumstances, the proposal emphasizes another injustice. If the former
arrangement was sexist, the new one is unacceptably ageist. Why should one
child be preferred to another just because it is older?

(6) A news item:

Standard Investor Seeking to Sell Stake

Standard Chartered is expected to be back in the bid limelight today after

reports that its biggest shareholder is looking to sell his 15pc stake.

Malaysian businessman Tan Sri Khoo is said to have been attempting to find a
buyer through a third party, with Barclays Bank one of the prime targets. The
stake is believed to have figured in the short-lived and tentative negotiations
over a Barclays bid for Standard.

Banking sources said yesterday there were two approaches involving Barclays
and Standard. But Standard sources disputed suggestions that Malcolm
Williamson, chief executive, was the driving force behind one of them despite
a meeting with Martin Taylor, Barclays chief executive.

Mr. Khoo has maintained “close and friendly” links with Standard since
helping the bank beat off an unwelcome bid from Lloyds more than a decade
ago.

Banking sources say that he is unlikely to make any move without consulting
Patrick Gillam, Standard chairman, or seeking his approval.

One said: “He wouldn't want to do anything which would upset Standard but it
would be surprising if he hadn't been approach about selling his stake. He's
been tremendously supportive over the years”.

(The Daily Telegraph, March 2, 1998)

(7) A classified advertisement:

Companies for Sale

POLLUTION CONTROL. Company located West Midlands. Having own

modern facility in pleasant rural area with easy access to motorway network.
Company formed in 1980. Current turnover approx 750K. Profitable. Trading
in UK and internationally. Designs, supplies, installs water and wastewater
treatment plant specializing in industrial treatment schemes.

(The Daily Telegraph, March 2, 1998)

(8) From “Hexameters” by S.T. Coleridge:

William, my teacher, my friend! dear William
and dear Dorothea!
Smooth out the folds of my letter, and place
it on desk or on table;
Place it on table or desk; and your right hands
loosely half-closing,
Gently sustain them in air, and extending
the digit didactio...

Answers: 1 oratory (direct address to the audience, the use of colloquial

words), 2 scientific (Logical sequence of utterances; The use of terms;
Sentence pattern of three types: postulatory, argumentative, and
formulative;The frequent use of foot-notes of digressive character.), 3-4
official ( The use of abbreviations, conventional symbols, contractions;
The use of words in their logical dictionary meaning; Compositional
patterns of the variants of this style. Absence of any emotiveness.), 5-6
newspaper (Complex sentences with a developed system of clauses.
Verbal constructions. Syntactical complexes. Attributive noun groups),
7 advertisement(is attracted by every possible means: typographical,
graphical and stylistic, both lexical and syntactical.), 8 literary (Both
syntax and semantics comply with the restrictions imposed by the
rhythmic pattern, and the result is brevity of expression, epigram-like
utterances, and fresh, unexpected imagery. Syntactically this brevity is
shown in elliptical and fragmentary sentences, in detached
constructions, in inversion, asyndeton and other syntactical
peculiarities.).
Exercise 5. Read the two texts of the complaint letter. Which one
do you find more appropriate to the scientific style? Prove it by
choice linguistic means.

Answers: Letter 1 is more appropriate to the scientific style. Logical

sequence of utterances; The use of terms; Sentence pattern of three
types: postulatory, argumentative, and formulative; The frequent use of
foot-notes of digressive character.
 Exercise 6. The examples of classified announcements follow
further. Read them through and try to decode what is meant there.
Comment on the realization of the style-forming features of the
announcements.
1. BORED WITH your job? Then change it! Work outdoors & be a
grassroots environmental advocate. For the rest of the summer have a job
that is meaningful and fun! Staring pay $375/ week. Call now 203 – 0756.
2. CLOSE TO campus – Houses for 1 thru 12 person groups. Great rents,
reduced sec. deposit. & no application fee. Going fast, call CRMC at 337 –
7577 or visit our website at www.crmc1.com.
3. ABOUT 2 miles from MSU 2 bdrm, fenced yard, pets ok, w/d. $650. 676 –
9045
4. LEASING FOR August ’04. Lic-4 @ 226 Collingwood. Starting at
$475pp. Call 517 – 712 – 0563 or 517 – 204 – 1466.
5. BARTEND $250/DAY potential. No exp. Nec. 800 – 965 – 6520 x 110.
Answer: The information is presented briefly. Only basic
information is written with phone and numbers.1.about job search
2house rent, 3house sale, 4rent, 5work.
IV. Conclusions So, our class is over. We analyzed functional styles of English with
Method: specific examples. We did a lot of exercises.
conversation Is everything clear?
generalization Was is difficult/easy for you?
Goal: summarize, What task is the most difficult/easy for you?
decide what
difficulties were
with this topic
V. Homework Do exercises on p. 186-191 (in written form)
Method: (‘Stylistics of the English Language’ by T. Znamenskaya)
explanation
Goal: consolidate
students’
knowledge

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