Course Catalog Information (24-25)
ESL 460A
American English Pronunciation 1
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 vowel sounds, syllables, and prosodic patterns and features.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the American English pronunciation by discriminating vowel sounds, syllables, stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns.
- Apply the knowledge of the American English vowel sounds, syllables, stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns by orally producing level-appropriate speech that is intelligible and accurate.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze one's own speech errors and correct them independently.
- Comprehend and respond appropriately to native speakers’ spoken English.
Course Details
- Units
- 0 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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