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This course provides intensive pronunciation practice for non-native speakers of English who want to
improve the clarity of their English speech. The primary focus of the course is improvement in the
areas that are most important in making speech more understandable and native-like: word stress
and phrase-stress, intonation, and the rhythm of English speech. In addition, there will be individual
and class work on vowel and consonant sounds throughout the semester. Pronunciation practice will
include individual, large group and small group work during class, recorded and written homework
assignments, and practice at home.
Instructor
Course Materials
Textbooks
Well Said: Pronunciation for Clear Communication - Linda Grant
Edition: Third
ISBN: 978-14240-0625-0
Cost: Available at NCSU bookstore
This textbook is required.
Other Materials
FLE400 Course Pack (Available at Sir Speedy at 2526 Hillsborough St.) – approximately $8
This material is required.
Grading
Grade Components
Quizzes 20%
Late Assignments
If an assignment is late, the teacher may deduct points for each day the assignment is late.
Attendance Policy
Attendance
Your preparation for class by doing the assignments and your participation in class are crucial
for your own improvement and for a good learning environment in the class. Therefore
attendance is mandatory. Your course grade will drop if you have more than two full
absences. If you must miss part of the class, come to as much of it as you can. Missing part
of a class counts as a partial absence.
Absences
Students will be allowed to make up a quiz or exam that was missed due to an excused absence
(documentation will be requested). If absence was unexcused, the teacher is not obligated to
provide a makeup opportunity.
Course Schedule for Sections 002 and 003
Week 1 — 01/6/2014 - 01/10/2014
Introducing yourself (packet)
Well Said: Introduction to consonants & vowels
Identifying difficulties (website)
"He Sounds Like He's Bored" (packet)