Practice is given to perfecting pronunciation skills and intonation patterns. Students practice oral presentations using both prepared and extemporaneous materials. Students also use debate and interviewing techniques as a means of achieving oral fluency. For graduate students only. Designed for graduate students with high intermediate or advanced level speaking proficiency.
Emphasis is given to pronunciation and intonation pattern development.
Students practice formal and informal presentations related to their subject areas in preparation for thesis and dissertation defense and for the formal speaking required of university graduate students in teaching assistantships. Students also practice fielding impromptu questions. The purpose of this course is to explore American culture and customs as expressed in various facets of American society, such as drama, sports, art, and music. Themes and individual selections were determined by class consensus in conjunction with the teacher's approval. In the fall of 2001, sports will be the theme.