LING 0018 - Esl Oral Ta/Tf

Institution:

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Subject:

Linguistics

Description:

By the end of the course, students should demonstrate: a) improvement in pronunciation, spoken grammatical accuracy and fluency in English; b) improvement in listening comprehension; c) ability to use English for conducting lectures, discussions, and problem-solving sessions; and d) ability to effectively present information based on a better understanding of American expectations for teachers and students and on a greater knowledge of effective teaching techniques. We will do explicit work on various aspects of pronunciation, building vocabulary, improving fluency and enhancing grammatical accuracy through pronunciation exercises, class discussions, impromtu, prepared speeches, and mini class presentations. You will run class discussions and be responsible for keeping conversation going and drawing in those who are reluctant to participate as a means of working on both your language and teaching skills. You will also do audio journals according to a schedule in which you will receive very individual feedback. We will do explicit work to increase listening comprehension. In addition to working on language skills, we will also examine and develop strategies useful for coping in a classroom situation in English. However, it is necessary to recognize that no aspect of what we will do in this class is discrete; in other words, everything we do is working on your English. Class attendance and participation are critical criteria for a passing grade. This class is offered for three (3) credits and the grade option is S/N. At the end of the term, the students will be re-tested. Those who score '2' or '3' on the retest will be recommended to have further tutoring.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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