You will practice culturally effective presentation and discussion skills, everyday and classroom speech, and strategies for interpersonal communication. You will also learn the sounds, rhythms, and intonations of American speech. Other topics may be included, based on the instructor's assessment of individual and class needs. Remember that satisfactory completion of this course does NOT certify that your spoken English skills are sufficient to qualify you to teach at the University of Florida. The Florida legislature has mandated that international teaching assistants must demonstrate proficiency in spoken English.
Attendance is mandatory.
Missing more than 3 hours of class will result in a failing grade. Three tardies of 10 minutes will count as one absence. Let the instructor know if you will be away for a professional conference or other unavoidable absence. Every two weeks you will record yourself speaking with a native speaker of American English in answer to a specific assignment. Place your transcript and audiotape, cued to the first two minutes, in the pocket folder.