FREN 100 - Phonetics and Pronunciation

Institution:

California State University-Sacramento

Subject:

Description:

Review and practice all the main phonetic features of the spoken French language. Complete familiarization with the international phonetic alphabet. Practice in written transcription and oral pronunciation of all vowel and consonant sounds in French. Review and practice characteristics of diction, articulation, intonation, the musical movement of the sentence and rhythm. Orthographic problems and the phenomena of spelling and pronunciation are integrated with all written and oral exercises. Elimination of specific pronunciation problems for English speakers (r/l, mute, e, nasals, final consonants, etc.). Prerequisite: Four semesters of French or equivalent. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csus.edu

Phone Number:

(916) 278-6011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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