<>Preface
Chapter 1. The nature of Internet reading
1.1 Theory of reading
1.1.1 What is reading?
1.1.2 Why do we read?
1.1.3 How do we read?
1.1.4 Tasks of reading
1.2 Internet reading defined
1.2.1 Introduction
1.2.2 Initial probe into online readings on reading
1.3 E-reading vs. textual reading
1.3.1 Introduction
1.3.2 Four cardinal differences
1.4 Design features of Internet reading
1.4.1 Introduction
1.4.2 Screen print
1.4.3 Interactivity
1.4.4 Openness of reading environment
1.4.5 Abundance of reading contents
1.5 Functions of Internet reading
1.5.1 Helping you tango with the world
1.5.2 Online readings on the functions of Internet reading
1.6 Tasks
 
Chapter 2. Internet language
2.1 Features of Internet language
2.1.1 Commonality
2.1.2 Simplicity
2.1.3 Metaphority
2.1.4 Peculiarity
2.1.5 Creativity
2.1.6 Iconicity
2.2 Meanings
2.2.1 Introduction
2.2.2 Wordbooks and dictionaries on meanings of Internet words
2.3 Words
2.3.1 Introduction
2.3.2 Common core words
2.3.3 Basic Internet words
2.3.4 Created words
2.3.5 Borrowed words
2.4 Abbreviations
2.4.1 Introduction
2.4.2 What’s abbreviation?
2.4.3 Types of abbreviations
  2.4.4 Effects of Internet abbreviations
2.4.5 Internet abbreviation: What is it? And why?
2.5 Code-switching in the Internet communication
2.5.1 Introduction
2.5.2 Online readings on code-switching in communication
2.6 Tasks
 
Chapter 3. Internet readings resourcing and principles of material choosing
3.1 Internet searching engines
1.3.1 Introduction
1.3.2 The best search engine
3.2 Skills for information searching
3.2.1 Introduction
3.2.2 Who is the librarian? Where is she?
3.3 Principles of material choosing
3.3.1 Principles of material choosing
3.3.2 A checklist of a worth-visiting website
3.4 Virtual libraries
3.4.1 Introduction
3.4.2 A list of online virtual libraries
3.5 Dictionaries on the Internet
3.5.1 Dictionaries
3.5.2 Thesaurus
3.5.3 Merriam-Webster
3.5.4 Other dictionaries and glossaries
3.6 Encyclopedias on the Internet
3.6.1 Introduction
3.6.2 Searching for online encyclopedias
3.7 Major English magazines and journals on the Internet
3.7.1 Magazine vs. journal
3.7.2 Magazines on the Internet
3.7.3 Journals on the Internet
3.8 Bookstores on the Internet
3.8.1 What is an online bookstore?
3.8.3 Searching online bookstores
3.9 Major English newspapers on the Internet
3.9.1 Introduction
3.9.2 Major English newspapers on line
3.9.3 College newspapers
3.9.4 Searching newspapers of one’s own interest
3.9.5 Chinese newspapers in English
3.10 Schooling on the Internet
3.10.1 What is an online school ?
3.10.2 Online programs leading to degrees
3.10.3 Ph.D. programs on line
30.10.4 What are the accredited programs?
3.11 Tasks
 
Chapter 4. Internet resources on English knowledge
4.1 Internet readings on English sounds
4.1.1 Introduction
4.1.2 Online courses on English phonetics
4.1.3 Online materials for teaching and practicing English sounds
4.2 Internet readings on English words
4.2.1 Acquainting yourself with the most frequently used words in English
4.2.2 English vocabulary builder: beginner, intermediate, and advanced
4.3 Internet readings on English grammar
4.3.1 Introduction
4.3.2 Online readings on grammar 
4.4 Tasks
 
Chapter 5. Internet resources on English skills
5.1 Tune in on the Internet: Online readings on English listening
5.1.1 Introduction
5.1.2 10 great sites on online listening
5.1.3 Practice makes perfect
5.1.4 Theoretical discussions about listening skills and improvements
5.2 Internet readings on English speaking
5.2.1 Introduction
5.2.2 What to say: Conversation topics
5.2.3 Sites that help beginners to open their mouths to speak
5.3 Internet readings on English reading
5.3.1 Introduction
5.3.2 Reading as a cognitive activity
5.3.3 Articles discussing reading
5.4 Internet readings on English writing
5.4.1 Introduction
5.4.2 Graded readings
5.4.3 Writing skills and writing for specific purposes
5.5 Internet readings on English translating
5.5.1 What to read about translation on line?
5.5.2 Translators’ discussion groups
5.5.3 Translators’ organizations
5.5.4 The International Journal of Translation
5.5.5 Training and tools
5.6 Internet readings on English teaching
5.6.1 Practical readings
  5.6.2 Journal readings
5.6.3 Articles about teaching
5.7. Internet readings on English presentation
5.7.1 Introduction
5.7.2 Initial search
5.7.3 Assess
5.7.4 Analyze
5.7.5 Research
5.7.6 Organize
5.7.7 Deliver
5.7.8 Reflections
5.8 Tasks
 
Chapter 6. Internet readings for elective courses
6.1 Linguistics on the Internet
6.1.1 Introduction
6.1.2 Internet courses on (general) linguistics
6.1.3 Online readings on departmental linguistics
6.1.4 Online exercises on linguistics
6.1.5 Organizations, events and journals
6.2 Stylistics on the Internet
6.2.1 Introduction
6.2.2 Familiarize yourself with some online courses
6.2.3 Some books and articles on stylistics
6.2.4 Experiment stylistics
6.3 English lexicology on the Internet
6.3.1 Introduction
6.3.2 Online courses on lexicology
6.3.3 Other online links on lexicology
6.4 Thesis writing on the Internet
6.4.1 Introduction
6.4.2 Tips on thesis writing
6.4.3 Online readings on thesis writing
6.4.4 Hands-on guidance on the elements of thesis writing
6.5 English teaching methodology on the Internet
6.5.1 Introduction
6.5.2 Experience an online course on teaching methodology
6.5.3 Reflections on testing in an online teaching methodology course
6.5.4 Portfolio in assessment
6.6 Pragmatics on the Internet
6.6.1 Introduction
6.6.2 Searching the textbooks on pragmatics
6.6.3 Searching pragmatics events
6.6.4 Searching a pragmatician
6.6.5 Searching an article
6.6.6 Taking an online course
6.7 Anglo-American literature on the Internet
6.7.1 Introduction
6.7.2 History of English literature
6.7.3 Authors of English literature
6.7.4 Major works of English literature
6.7.5 Other comprehensive sites on English literature
6.8 Chinese culture on the Internet
6.8.1 Introduction
6.8.2 Evaluating the online course “Chinese Culture” by CUNY (Brooklyn)
6.8.3 Searching for Chinese culture
6.9 Western culture on the Internet
6.9.1 Introduction
6.9.2 Searching for an online course
6.9.3 Building a website of your own on civilization
6.10 Background to English-speaking countries
6.10.1 Introduction
6.10.2 Searching for the links that cover all the English-speaking countries
6.10.3 America
6.10.4 Australia
6.10.5 Great Britain
6.10.6 Canada
6.10.7 Ireland
6.10.8 New Zealand
6.11 Tasks
 
Chapter 7. Promoting ourselves on the Internet
7.1 Emailing
7.1.1 What is emailing?
7.1.2 Email as a new form of written communication: features and writing
7.1.3 How to email then?
7.1.4 Advanced emailing: Attaching files in emails
7.1.5 Netiquette: Politeness in email writing
7.1.6 FAQs about emails
7.2 Designing your own homepage
7.2.1 Introduction
7.2.2 Mywebpage: 5-step design
7.2.3 Websturnkey: 3-minute design
7.2.4 Netscape: Let’s sing from do-re-mi
7.3 Gateway into a profession: Looking for jobs on line
7.3.1 Introduction
7.3.2 How and where? 
7.4 Tasks
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