Pronunciation for International Teaching Assistants

4 units · Graduate professional courses for teachers (300-399)

Lecture, five hours. Satisfies Test of Oral Proficiency (TOP) requirement for international graduate students who have received marginal pass on TOP. Focus on accurate articulation of sounds, word stress, linking, and other features of fluent spoken English, using authentic models of classroom language. Additional emphasis on comprehending typical undergraduate speech. Frequent audiorecordings and videorecordings provide opportunity for self-review and individualized instructor feedback. S/U grading.