ESL 070PR - Pronunciation II

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
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 with a C or better, or required score on ESL assessment test.
Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ESL Oral Communication course (CM).
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor. See an ESL instructor for details.

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)

Effective Term:
Spring 2016