ENL-30001: Pronunciation and Fluency Improvement 1

To enable non-native-English speaking students to target troublesome areas of English pronunciation and receive guided practice on word stress, intonation and fluency improvement. Students will work on developing clearer and more 'natural-sounding' English and ample opportunities will be provided for conversation practice and discussion activities both for everyday and academic purposes. Students will also have the opportunity to prepare and deliver a brief oral presentation to their peers.

Intended Learning Outcomes

speak with improved pronunciation and comprehensibility will be achieved by assessments: 01, 02, 03
speak with greater fluency and improved intonation will be achieved by assessments: 01, 02, 03
speak with increased ease and confidence will be achieved by assessments: 01, 02,03
converse in a manner appropriate to the setting and to a variety of audiences, including peers, the general public, academic staff and professional contacts. will be achieved by assessments: 01, 02, 03
prepare and deliver an effective oral presentation will be achieved by assessments: 02,03

Study hours

20 hours classroom time
75 hours pre-class preparation and coursework
55 hours independent revision and practice

Description of Module Assessment

01: Oral Test weighted 40%

a series of 5 speaking assessments
A recorded, diagnostic speaking assessment will be administered to students on enrollment to determine specific individual targets. These targets will form the basis of five 5-7 minute speaking assessments, which will typically focus on key points of pronunciation and the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): short transliteration using the IPA (to engender awareness of pronunciation and sound differences), phonemes/minimal pairs, voiced and voiceless sounds and basic intonation to assess individual progress in pronunciation, intelligibility and intonation.

02: Oral Presentation weighted 20%

10-minute oral presentation
A 10-minute oral presentation on a topic of the student's choice, with an opportunity to field questions at the end. Preparation and practice will be done in class time and privately.

03: Class Participation weighted 40%

Active participation in class sessions
Active participation in class sessions and activities, including pronunciation practice sessions, role plays and group discussions is essential to achieving the outcomes of this module.

Version: (1.06B) Updated: 02/Oct/2013

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