ELI 336

Pronunciation I

1 credit 

Fall

This introductory pronunciation course focuses on the fundamentals of spoken English through the study of vowels and consonants and stress, rhythm, and intonation. Students learn sound-spelling correspondences, linking, and identifying the focus of breath groups. Activities include aural discrimination exercises, choral reading, prepared mini-speeches, role-plays, and extemporaneous presentations. Attendance at small group tutorials is required.