This English speech improvement class is for students with foreign language backgrounds and stresses pronunciation, intonation, idiomatic expressions, phrasing, grammar and vocabulary. Includes speaking assignments prepared by students. This is a third level English Speech as a Second Language class. Factors involved in the process of communicating. Perception, self image, listening, non-verbal, conflict, language, relationships.
Emphasis is placed on the process of interpersonal communication.
Development of the students ability to understand, appreciate, relate to, and perform various forms of literary art. Emphasis is placed on the selection and adaptation of worthwhile literary material, as well as on artistic and effective vocal and gestural presentation. Supervised activity in group interpretation of various forms of literary and non-literary materials. Oral presentation of scripted materials ranging from group arranged original writings to traditional literary forms. Emphasis is placed on developing public presentation skills and techniques.