ESL 9 - Accent Reduction

Institution:

Tidewater Community College

Subject:

Description:

Provides contextualized practice at the high intermediate/advanced level to improve the speech intelligibility of non-native speakers of English. Focuses on problems of American English sound/spelling patterns, word endings, syllables, stress, rhythm and intonation common to speakers of different language backgrounds. May include individualized practice in consonant and vowel production. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tcc.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 822-1122

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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