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Distinguish variations in the pronunciation of inflectional endings (such as –s and –ed) and ... Targeting Pronunciation: Communicating Clearly in English, 2 nd.
CITRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE COURSE PURPOSE (check all that apply) Basic Skills [ X] Certificate/Skill Award [ ] Non-Credit [ ] AA/AS Degree [ ] Transfer (CSU or UC) [ ] Honors [ ] Distance Education [ ] DEPARTMENT

Language Arts

COURSE NUMBER ESL 032

THIS COURSE IS CLASSIFED AS: Degree Applicable [ ] TITLE

Non Degree Applicable [ X ]

Pronunciation and Conversation III

MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: UNIT VALUE

25

36 lecture hours

ENTRANCE SKILLS, PREREQUISITES, OR CO-REQUISITES Placement is based on multiple assessment measures Strongly Recommended: For students enrolled in ESL Level 3 core courses

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION A course for intermediate students in comprehension and communication of spoken English. Emphasis is on building confidence in oral expression, refining pronunciation and reducing accent. Strongly recommended for students enrolled in ESL Level 3 core courses. 36 lecture hours. NOTE: THE UNITS EARNED FOR THIS COURSE MAY NOT BE APPLIED TOWARD THE 60 UNITS FOR GRADUATION. CLASS SCHEDULE COURSE DESCRIPTION A course for intermediate students in comprehension and communication of spoken English. Emphasis is on building confidence in oral expression, refining pronunciation and reducing accent. Strongly recommended for students enrolled in ESL Level 3 core courses. 36 lecture hours. NOTE: THE UNITS EARNED FOR THIS COURSE MAY NOT BE APPLIED TOWARD THE 60 UNITS FOR GRADUATION. COURSE OBJECTIVES/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course student should be able to: Communication—writing/creative, critical and analytical thinking 1. Demonstrate knowledge of voiced and voiceless vowels and consonants and points of articulation through oral responses, classroom activities and tests in order to articulate correctly the phonemic system of English. 2.

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Distinguish variations in the pronunciation of inflectional endings (such as –s and –ed) and contractions in classroom activities and tests in order to reduce accent and improve comprehension of spoken English. Categorize stress patterns of common two to five syllable words in oral exercises, assignments and tests in order to improve oral comprehensibility.

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Apply features such as linking and pitch appropriately in classroom activities and tests in order to refine pronunciation of English.

Communication—community/global consciousness and responsibility 1. Demonstrate an awareness of the social aspects of prosodic features such as intonation and focus, in classroom activities and tests, in order to communicate appropriately in an English-speaking community. 2. Create role plays and give short oral presentations in order to consolidate knowledge and use of formal and informal spoken English. Technology 1. Produce audio recordings for self-assessment and analysis by using audio-visual equipment to reinforce classroom learning of spoken English pronunciation and expression. REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS 1. Miller, Sue. Targeting Pronunciation: Communicating Clearly in English, 2nd ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2006.

COURSE CONTENT I. Individual student assessment and recommendations through audio and video tape II. Listening discrimination and sound identification, especially of difficult minimal pairs III. Overview of the use of the mouth, tongue, lips and teeth positions necessary for correct articulation IV. In-depth practice for pronouncing A. Vowels B. Consonants C. Diphthongs V. Practice of common pronunciation problems A. Linking B. Reductions C. Diphthongs VI. Accent reduction VII. Practice in conversational communication and relaxed language VIII. Small group discussion, problem solving and role playing IX. Individualized vocabulary building through the development of communicative competencies X. Dictionary usage XI. Common English idioms LAB CONTENT METHODS OF INSTRUCTION Mini lectures Guided in-class pronunciation practice Pair and small group activities for discussion Listening exercises

METHODS OF EVALUATION/ASSESMENT Objective examinations Oral response to directed questions

Oral presentations A course grade may not be based solely on attendance Revised and Classified: October, 1988 Revised: March, 1996 Revised: September, 1997 Revised: December, 1997 Revised: February, 2007

CITRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT REQUISITE APPROVAL The Requisite Approval form must be completed for any course that carries a prerequisite, corequisite, or limitation on enrollment as indicated on the Course Approval form. COURSE PURPOSE (check all that apply) Basic Skills [ X ] Certificate/Skill Award [ ] Non-Credit [ ] AA/AS Degree [ ] Transfer (CSU or UC) [ ] Honors [ ] Distance Education [ ] Department: Language Arts Course number: ESL 032

Title: Pronunciation and Conversation III

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RECOMMENDED REQUISITE(S): Placement is based on multiple assessment measures.

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TYPE OF REQUISITE AND THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF SCRUTINY D. H.

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Cut Scores Cut scores for ESL placement exam Advisory Successful completion of ESL 020, 022, 024, and 026

LIST THE SPECIFIC SKILLS, CONCEPTS; INFORMATION, AND/OR STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES ATTAINED IN THE REQUISITE COURSE(S) AND/OR MEASURED BY THE REQUISTE TEST THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR STUDENT SUCCESS FOR THIS COURSE: Successful completion of ESL 020, 022, 024 and 026 Student Learning Outcomes