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May 14, 2025
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2025-2026 College Catalog
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ESL 070PR - Pronunciation II 2 Contact Hours, 2 Credits
2 lecture periods 0 lab periods
Pronunciation for non-native English speakers at the intermediate level. Includes word stress, sentence stress and rhythm, and intonation patterns.
Prerequisite(s): ESL 060CM or required score on ESL assessment test.
Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ESL Oral Communication course (CM). If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: Prerequisite may be waived with consent of instructor. See an ESL instructor for details.
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Course Learning Outcomes
- Use appropriate intermediate-level stress in words.
- Utilize appropriate intermediate-level rhythm.
- Apply appropriate intermediate-level intonation patterns.
Outline:
- Word Stress
- Syllables
- Syllabic stress
- Schwa vowel and unstressed syllables
- Parts of speech
- Sentence Stress and Rhythm
- Content words and function words
- Linking – contractions, elisions, sound changes
- Intonation Patterns
- Statements, imperatives
- WH questions (who, when, what, where, why)
- Yes/no questions
- Lists (slightly rising/falling)
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