EAP 0300
PHONETICS OF AMERICAN ENGLISH (Speech Conversation)
INSTRUCTOR: DR. R. APPELBAUM
OFFICE: BLDG. 9 - 211
OFFICE PHONE: (954) 201-6471
E-mail: rappelba@broward.edu
TERM II (Spring 2003)
COURSE OVERVIEW: This course is designed to guide non-native speakers of English toward more appropriate speech production of American English consonant and vowel sounds as well as the intonation, stress, and rhythm patterns used in American English when native speakers communicate. Hopefully, this course will help you, with hard work on your part, speak more clearly in academic, social, business, and professional situations.
LAB REQUIREMENT: A minimum of thirteen (13) lab hours are required. A lack of hours will result in a lowered grade according to the number of hours missed.
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY/METHODOLOGY: Mastery of course content can only be achieved through intensive in-class and out-of-class practice. Please come to class with all assignments ready. To accomplish class goals, we will work individually, in small groups, and as a class.
ORAL PROJECTS AND CLASS PERFORMANCE:
1. Come to class prepared for individual and group assignments and presentations.
2. Get to know your classmates, so that you are comfortable giving a presentation to
class.
3. Be supportive of and helpful to your groupmates and classmates. Encourage each
other.
4. With time and practice, your confidence and speaking skills will grow.
5. Each time you speak is a learning experience for you and your classmates.
TEXT AND SUPPLIES:
Appelbaum, Richard, Speaking Clearly: Activities to Improve Verbal Communication, Kendall/Hunt Publishers, 2002.
A good ESL dictionary such as: The American Heritage English for Second Language.
GRADING POLICY:
Your final grade is based on your presentations, quiz grades, group work, attendance, and class participation. A letter grade is attained by each student that represents his/her work for the semester based on the following system which your instructor will explain to you.
A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
D 60-69%
F 50-59% OR LOWER
The instructor reserves the right to modify in any way the text, assignments, tests, course material, instructional methodology and policies according to class needs.
WELCOME to ENS 1201. I look forward to working with you and having you demonstrate the best work you're capable of doing. If you can prove to me that you are trying your best, I will go out of my way to help you. If you do the minimum and display lazy habits, you will have trouble successfully completing this course.
CLASS SCHEDULE
All chapters mentioned refer to the text Speaking Clearly.
Week 1: Introduction to the course and text
Chapter 1
Your preliminary speech evaluation
Week 2:
Chapter 1 (cont.)
Speech style interpreter
Keeping a journal
Chapter 2:
Introduction to the pronunciation of American English vowels
Week 3:
Chapter 2 (cont.)
Introduction to the pronunciation of American English consonants
Voiced and Voiceless Sounds
Tongue Twisters
How Humans Create Sound
Week 4:
Chapter 3
Sound and Spelling Patterns
Hints to Help You with Spelling Problems
Week 5:
Chapter 4
Syllables
Common Word Endings
Week 6:
Chapter 5
Syllable Stress in Words
Common English Abbreviations
Week 7:
Chapter 6
Stress in Words
Week 8:
Chapter 7
Rhythm and Pitch in Spoken English
Week 9:
Chapter 8
Intonation
Week 10:
Chapter 9
Body Language and how it helps convey the spoken word
Week 11:
Chapter 10
Thought Groups
Phrasing
Week 12:
Chapter 10
Pausing and Linking
Weeks 13 and 14:
Student Presentations (group and individual)
The presentations during weeks 13 and 14 will consist of one group presentation. All students will be placed in one of four or five groups and each group will choose and research a topic to present to the class.
The other presentation will be an individual presentation. Each student will be expected to prepare a five-minute presentation.
Each presentation will be judged according to what we have learned during the semester.
Week 15:
Course summation
Preparation for EAP 0400