EAP 0300
Phonetics of American English

Course Description:
This course is designed to help non-native speakers of English gain proficiency in speaking and listening communication skills encountered in academic situations. This will be accomplished by guiding the students toward applying pronunciation, phrasing, intonation, rhythm and stress patterns of American English into their spoken language. The goals of the course will be accomplished through oral discussions, interviews and oral presentations. Group work is an integral component of the course because it provides the students with the opportunity to use the spoken language. I win also work and assess students individually to help monitor their progress throughout the course. This provides me with the opportunity to speak with each person individually so that I can give constructive feedback concerning the features covered in a confidential environment. It is important to participate in all class activities not only because you will accomplish the intended goals of the course, but your pronunciation in social business and employment situations will also improve with your efforts.

Lab:
Thirteen (I 3) hours of tab are required in order to complete the course with a passing grade.
Please Use Building Pronunciation Power (program available in the computer system)
Improving Spoken English (Lab Manual available with the computer system)
English Pronunciation for International Students (Lab Manual available with the computer system)

Attendance:
Students are expected to attend every class. If a class is missed, the student
is responsible for being prepared for the subsequent class. This may mean contacting another student or the instructor to determine what preparation is necessary for the upcoming class. All students are expected to arrive on time. Three incidences of lateness will count as one absence. A student is allowed to miss no more than 6 hours, regardless of whether the absence is excused or unexcused.

Grading Policy: Grading Scale:

Oral quizzes 50% A Superior
Oral presentations 30% B Very Good
Final presentation 20% C Adequate
D Inadequate (need to repeat)

Textbook: Well Said (second edition) by Linda Grant
Supplies:

A good dictionary
One folder with lined paper for notes etc.
Pens and pencils

This syllabus is sub etc. to change at the instructor's discretion according to
the needs of the class.

EAP 0300 Class Schedule and Activities

Textbook: Well Said

Course Overview and Introductions

Chapter I Your Pronunciation Profile and Peer Introductions

Chapter 2 Pronunciation Key/ Phonetic symbols for vowels
And consonants (key words)

Chapter 3 Sound/Spelling Patterns
Reading (American Government) Oral quiz

Chapter 4 Syllables and Word Endings
Presentation- explain a graph

Chapter 5 Stress in Words
Presentation- Give an explanation

Chapter 6 Stress in Words continued
Mid-Course evaluation

Chapter 7 Rhythm in Sentences
Use popular songs

Chapter 8 Intonation and Sentence Focus
Oral Quiz

Chapter 9 More Functions of Intonation
Rules and Practices .

Chapter 10 Phrasing, Pausing and Linking
Final Presentation