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Body language
Dannie
In this unit, we’re going to:
Master key vocabulary related to body language and silent films.
Grasp background knowledge of Charlie Chaplin and the social context of The Immigrant
Enhance teamwork awareness through group discussions on body language interpretations .
Describe the following body language, and infer its meaning.
Raise both hands with palms up
“I don’t know.”
or
“What’s going on?”
Cross arms over the chest
Describe the following body language, and infer its meaning.
“I don’t agree.”
or
“I’m not sure about that.”
Kneel on one knee
Stretch one arm forward
Describe the following body language, and infer its meaning.
“I’m really sorry.”
“Forgive me.”
or
“Please marry me.”
Can we express ourselves with body language?
Is it possible that there is a film with only body language?
A performance using gestures and body movements without words
Charlie Chaplin
Master of Mime
An actor
Silent movie
Nonverbal humour
In the film The Immigrant, Charlie Chaplin acts as an immigrant who is unused to life in a different country.
The Immigrant
n. 移民
不习惯...
What are the exact aspects an immigrant may be unused to?
Language
Food
Culture
Before you watch
Try to describe their body language and infer their feeling.
He seems to be suspicious of someone or something.
A man,
maybe a policeman,
is standing by the wall,
stretching
his neck
to look or hear something
without being noticed.
a. 怀疑的
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What do you think the story of the first scene is about?
Prediction
What do you think the story of the second scene is about?
Prediction
While you watch
Think about the answer to these questions.
Why does Chaplin keep putting money into the woman’s pocket and taking it out?
Where does Chaplin get the money to eat at the restaurant?
Why does the waiter become angry with Chaplin?
Why does the man sitting next to Chaplin become angry with him?
Can Chaplin pay the restaurant bill in the end?
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Why does Mike keep putting money into the woman's pocket and taking it out?
Because he wants to give her some money, but cannot decide whether he gives her all of his money, or keep some of the money for himself.
While you watch
2. Where does Mike get the money to eat at the restaurant?
He finds a coin on the ground,
While you watch
5. Can Mike pay the restaurant bill in the end?
but it accidentally falls out of his pocket later.
3. Why does the waiter become angry with Mike?
Because Mike does not take off his hat.
While you watch
4. Why does the man sitting next to Chaplin become angry with him?
Because of Mike's strange eating habits.
While you watch
After Watching
Write lines for the character, “dub” the scene and perform it.
台词
配音
P: Police man M: Mike W: Woman
P: Miss, do you lose anything? I found this guy is pickpocketing .
M: I didn’t steal anything!
Did I, miss?
W: No, sir. There must be some misunderstanding! He didn’t steal anything from me. Instead, he gave me his money!
W: Get out of here, you strange odd.
M: Why? what did I do?
C: Ah, delicious!
W: Waiter M: Mike C: Another customer.
Discussion
Silent film
Dubbed film
From my perspective, silent films have an advantage in... because...
I hold the view that dubbed films are more accessible to modern audiences since...”
Body language is a ‘silent language’ that speaks louder than words.
Homework
Write an article to express your opinion on why body language speaks louder than words.(about 80 words)
Thanks!
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