printer friendly pageEFSLANG 695A: Pronunciation and Intonation
This course provides training in recognizing and practicing American English sounds, stress, and intonation patterns in connected speech in order to improve comprehension and enhance intelligibility in a variety of settings. After receiving an individualized analysis of speech patterns, students engage in directed practice both with online software and in class, receiving immediate feedback. Through these in-class activities and practice assignments, students will improve their ability to pronounce English clearly and to self-monitor and self-correct. The instructor will meet with students regularly throughout the quarter for one-on-one tutorials. Enrollment limited to 12.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
Instructors:
Wang, D. (PI)
EFSLANG 695B: Advanced Pronunciation and Intonation
Continuation of
EFSLANG 695A, focusing on American English sounds, stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns. Emphasis is on self-monitoring, integrated with short presentations. Biweekly tape assignments and tutorials. Enrollment limited to 14. May be repeated for credit three times. Prerequisite:
EFSLANG 695A.
Last offered: Winter 2020
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 12 units total)
EFSLANG 695S: Pronunciation and Intonation
Recognition and practice of American English sounds, stress, and intonation patterns for greater comprehension and intelligibility. Analysis of problem areas. Biweekly tape assignments and tutorials. Fulfills the requirement for
EFSLANG 695A.
Last offered: Summer 2018
EFSLANG 703: Online Coaching: Accent Reduction
This short course provides focused instruction and practice on speaking English in personal, academic, and professional situations with greater clarity and effectiveness. Using an online approach with students selecting the times to work through the materials, they learn the key sound patterns of North American English, focusing on word stress, linking, rhythm, intonation and prosody. Over the five-week course, students improve their speaking clarity through the use of short video lectures, dictation exercises, and practice with an online pronunciation software package. They also receive individualized pronunciation coaching from the instructor via weekly 20-minute tutorials. Students with a requirement in
EFSLANG 695A must complete it before enrolling: a prior course in pronunciation for others is recommended but not required.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Wang, D. (PI)
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