看到这个文章题目,一时感慨万千。作为一个英专生/广告专业毕业生,常常自诩是“人文学科”受害者。高中/大学的时候,眼界狭窄且漂浮,求职了才开始认清现实,原来理工科才是王道。同学之间也常常吐槽“自我往下,三代不许学语言”。
到底是哪里出错了?
在高中阶段宣扬人文学科的价值,这样做是对的吗?
AI初风靡之时,哈佛播客出过一期节目——
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/10/the-true-value-of-college-a-liberal-arts-education-podcast-harvard-thinking/
这集节目,在一定程度上,确实解答了一部分疑惑,也确实让人觉得,人文学科的存在对于人类社会而言是很有意义的。不过对我个人处境、对许许多多粉领毕业生的处境而言,并不会有什么改善。
原题
题目拆解:
一、题目基本要求
- 文体类型:投稿(Contribution / Article)。这类文章不同于私密信件,它具有“公开性”,需要有明确的主题(Headline)和一定的感染力。当然,这篇文章已经给我们主题了。
- 时态选择:一般现在时为主。描述现状、分析影响、阐述建议通常都发生在当下;但在呼吁未来行动时,可适当衔接一般将来时。
- 人称选择:第一人称(I/We)与第二人称(You)交替使用。作为投稿者,用I表达观察,用We增强集体感(拉近与同学的距离),用You直接向读者喊话,增加劝导力。
二、内容任务拆解如果采用三段式:
- 第一段:写作目的 / 背景
- 具体任务:开门见山地指出你在校园里观察到的现象——同学们普遍重理轻文,忽视人文学科。
- 第二段:核心内容 / 具体展开
- 具体任务:深入剖析这种现象带来的负面影响(如:思维局限、缺乏共情力、审美缺失等),并针对性地提出建议(如:阅读经典、参加讲座等)。
- 第三段:总结 / 期待 / 呼吁
- 具体任务:升华主题。呼吁大家重视人文学科,成为一个灵魂丰盈、全面发展的人。
三、内容构思素材(3W × Perspective Method)
What(现象是什么:现状描述)
- 个人视角:Driven by the pressure of exams, many students isolate themselves in formulas and equations, leaving no room for literature or history.
(在考试压力驱动下,许多学生把自己孤立在公式和方程中,给文学或历史留不下一丝空间。)
- 个人视角:A growing number of peers regard liberal arts as "useless" subjects, focusing solely on science to secure a better career.
(越来越多的同龄人将人文学科视为“无用”科目,仅仅为了获得更好的职业而专注于理科。)
- 群体视角:On campus, discussions about philosophy or art have gradually faded, replaced by endless talks on test-taking techniques.
(在校园里,关于哲学或艺术的讨论逐渐消失,取而代之的是关于应试技巧的无尽谈话。)
- 群体视角:The school library's humanities section is often deserted, while the science and math areas are constantly overcrowded.
(学校图书馆的人文区经常空无一人,而科学和数学区却总是挤满了人。)
Why(为什么重要:影响与意义)
- 个人视角(提升修养):Immersing oneself in liberal arts helps cultivate critical thinking, enabling us to view the world with depth and empathy.
(沉浸在人文学科中能帮助培养批判性思维,使我们能以深度和同理心来观察世界。)
- 个人视角(心理慰藉):By reading masterpieces, students can find spiritual comfort and relieve the overwhelming stress from academic competition.
(通过阅读杰作,学生可以找到心灵的慰藉,缓解来自学业竞争的巨大压力。)
- 群体视角(社会和谐):A community rich in humanities fosters better communication and understanding, narrowing the emotional gap between individuals.
(一个富有人文气息的群体能促进更好的沟通与理解,缩小人与人之间的情感隔阂。)
- 群体视角(未来发展):For a society to flourish, we need well-rounded talents who possess not only technical skills but also a strong sense of social responsibility.
(为了社会的繁荣,我们需要既拥有技术技能又具有强烈社会责任感的全面发展的人才。)
How(如何行动:具体建议)
- 学生行动:We should develop a habit of daily reading, dedicating at least half an hour to classic literature or cultural essays.
(我们应该养成每日阅读的习惯,每天至少花半小时阅读经典文学或文化随笔。)
- 学生行动:It is advisable for us to actively participate in humanities-themed clubs, such as the drama society or the debating team.
(建议我们积极参加人文主题的社团,比如戏剧社或辩论队。)
- 学校行动:The school is expected to host more diverse lectures, inviting scholars to share the charm of history, philosophy, and arts.
(学校被期待举办更多样化的讲座,邀请学者来分享历史、哲学和艺术的魅力。)
- 学校行动:Our campus newspaper could launch a special column to showcase students' creative writing and thoughts on social issues.
(我们的校报可以开设专栏,展示学生对社会问题的创意写作和思考。)
在实际写作中,不需要把这12句话全背下来。你可以从What中挑一个个人视角、一个群体视角,从Why中选一个个人视角、群体视角,再从How中各选一个行动方案,这样组装起来就好了。
四、情商与语气设计
这篇文章的语气难点在于:提建议的同时最好避免Preachy 说教感。
如何避免呢?——
- 共情立场:理解大家因为升学压力而忽视人文,而不是指责大家懒惰。
- 利他意识:强调人文素养对大家“心理健康”和“未来竞争力”的加持,让读者觉得这对他有用。
比如:
- 委婉转折:It is understandable that... but we should never overlook...(理解……但绝不能忽视……)
- 设问互动:Have we ever stopped to wonder if...?(我们是否曾停下来思考过……?)
- 愿景共建:Let us embrace the beauty of liberal arts together.(让我们共同领略人文之美。)
推荐语料
一、话题词汇
【01】engagement投入;参与
- 常见搭配: active engagement in liberal arts
【02】perspective视野;眼界
- 常见搭配: provide a multidimensional perspective
【03】dimension维度;层面
- 常见搭配: add a humanistic dimension to learning
【04】empathy共情;同理心
- 常见搭配: foster emotional empathy
【05】appreciation(熟词僻义)理解;鉴赏
- 常见搭配: deepen one’s appreciation for history
【06】discipline(熟词僻义)学科;领域
- 常见搭配: humanities-related disciplines
【07】enrichment充实;丰富
- 常见搭配: mental and spiritual enrichment
【08】competitiveness竞争力
- 常见搭配: long-term career competitiveness
【09】indispensable必不可少的
- 常见搭配: play an indispensable role in one's growth
【10】cultivation培养;熏陶
- 常见搭配: the cultivation of one’s inner self
二、词组
【01】at the expense of以……为代价
- We shouldn't pursue academic excellence at the expense of our humanistic cultivation.
【02】narrow one’s focus to将注意力局限于
- It is worrying that many peers narrow their focus solely to science-related subjects.
【03】bridge the gap between弥合……之间的差距/关联
- Liberal arts can effectively bridge the gap between abstract formulas and real-world empathy.
【04】pave the way for为……铺平道路
- A solid foundation in humanities paves the way for a more well-rounded future.
【05】be far from sufficient远远不够
- Mastering scientific laws alone is far from sufficient to navigate today’s complex world.
【06】shed light on阐明;启发
- Studying history sheds light on how we can better understand our present challenges.
【07】appeal to呼吁;号召
- I am writing to appeal to everyone to re-evaluate the significance of liberal arts.
三、可复用句式
1. 否定词前置(倒装句,增加气势):
- 句式:Seldom do we realize that...
- 例句:Seldom do we realize that liberal arts are the very soul of education.
2. 虚拟语气(委婉建议):
- 句式:It is high time that we attached greater importance to ...
- 例句:It is high time that we attached greater importance to the input in liberal arts.
3. 无主语从句(客观陈述):
- 句式:It has been increasingly observed that...
- 例句:It has been increasingly observed that students are drifting away from liberal arts in their daily routines.
4. 定语从句(定义重要性):
- 句式:..., which is precisely what a future leader needs.
- 例句:Liberal arts foster critical thinking, which is precisely what a well-rounded student needs.
四、收尾表达
- 愿景式:Ultimately, the goal of education is not just to make us "smart," but to make us "whole" through the power of humanities.
- 总结式:By re-embracing these essential disciplines, we are not just learning subjects, but cultivating the very essence of our humanity.
- 期待式:I sincerely hope these thoughts could spark a conversation among us and encourage more students to rediscover the charm of the arts.
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