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Apr 25, 2024
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ELIP 5200 - English Pronunciation
The major emphasis in this course is on helping international students improve their pronunciation of American English for overall intelligibility and comprehension. Topics include specific vowel and consonant sounds, intonation, rhythm, fluency, and word stress. The course also helps students improve their listening comprehension and practice using correct grammatical structures. Whenever possible, students work with material from their disciplines, and there is considerable individualized instruction. Awareness of American culture and conversation conventions is also discussed and practiced.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 tutorial
Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will discuss American culture and intercultural communication strategies.
- Students will improve their listening comprehension of English as they become accustomed to the features of natural and spontaneous speech such as reductions and linking.
- Students will improve their pronunciation of English in terms of individual vowel and consonant sounds.
- Students will improve their pronunciation of English in terms of intonation, rhythm, word stress, and fluency.
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