Emphasis is given to improving pronunciation and intonation skills. Practice is given in oral discussions, presentation, and conversational questioning techniques. For students with advanced level speaking skills. 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.