This course will provide extensive practice in pronunciation for the non-native speaker of English. The focus will be on intonation, stress, rhythm and individual pronunciation concerns. Diagnostic testing will identify specific concerns. This course will be geared toward an intermediate/advanced level of proficiency; it is not for beginners.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will become more familiar with and practice American intonation, rhythm and stress.
• Students will practice pronunciation of specific phonemes (vowel and consonant sounds) that are difficult for them.
• Students will use information about pronunciation to improve listening comprehension, as well as their own pronunciation.