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ESL 260B
American English Pronunciation 2

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Course Description

This course focuses on understanding native speakers' speech and production of speech that is intelligible and accurate through the study and practice of the English language consonant sounds, voicing, aspiration, grammatical endings, linking, and sound change.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of the American English pronunciation by discriminating consonant sounds, voicing, aspiration, grammatical endings, linking, and sound change.
• Apply the knowledge of the American English consonant sounds, voicing, aspiration, grammatical endings, linking, and sound change by orally producing level-appropriate speech that is intelligible and accurate.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze one's own speech errors and correct these errors independently.
• Comprehend and respond appropriately to native speakers’ spoken English.

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Course Details

Units

3 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Gen Ed

Non-GE Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Non-credit Class

Transferability

Not transferable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory(ies)

ESL 251 or ESL 451

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

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