LANG 2000-54

Brief

This course is structured to help intermediate students clearly and accurately recognize, produce and differentiate English speech in four levels: syllables, words, sentences and paragraphs. Pronunciation, listening and speaking drill practices will be a focus in class. The class aims to block communication breakdown due to misunderstanding with sounds; to achieve better verbal delivery; to bring better performances and scores in oral tests of major English proficiency tests. The class requires a desire to learn, a good attitude, and sincere participation.

Description

Course keywords: English Pronunciation 英語發音 1. Course Description This course is structured to help intermediate students clearly and accurately recognize, produce and differentiate English speech in four levels: syllables, words, sentences and paragraphs. Pronunciation, listening and speaking drill practices will be a focus in class. The class aims to block communication breakdown due to misunderstanding with sounds; to achieve better verbal delivery; to bring better performances and scores in oral tests of major English proficiency tests. The class requires a desire to learn, a good attitude, and sincere participation. 2. Course Books No textbook is used. Various learning materials for each week will be announced in class or on iLMS. 3. References - English Pronunciation Practice (Caves) - English Pronunciation Made Easy (Caves) - Sound Advice (Longman) - Clear Speech – From the Start (Cambridge) - Clear Speech (Cambridge) 4. Teaching Method Lectures, Listening Comprehension Practice, Individual / Pair / Group Work, Oral Presentation 5. Classroom Language English 6. Online Resources - iLMS: https://lms.nthu.edu.tw/ - VoiceTube: https://tw.voicetube.com/ - Toastmasters International: http://www.toastmasters.org/ 7. Evaluation - Attendance and Participation – 20% - Vowels Pronunciation Test – 20% - Consonants Pronunciation Test – 20% - Term Presentation – 20% - Final Oral Exam - 20% (NOTE: Attendance check starts from the first session for all students, enrolled in or not yet. Alternatively, attending another "English Pronunciation" class conducted by another teacher serves the same purpose.) 8. Rules & Regulations Attendance & Participation: - Regular, punctual class attendance and active involvement are required. Inactive class participation may adversely lower students’ final grades, such as eating, sleeping, or using cell phones in class. - One-hour unexcused absence will cost students 2 points, whereas one-hour excused leave half point. - Students who want to ask for excused absence must present valid proof, such as a doctor’s note. Students who miss more than 6 hours without proof will fail the class. - Absence is no excuse for not knowing what has been announced in class. Assignments & Assessments: - Students will need to tell a joke or sing a song in English to make up for not bringing the designated learning materials to class or for not completing the assigned homework. - No make-up exams will be administered to students who fail to contact the instructor, provide proof, and obtain permission in advance. - Cheating on exams is absolutely not permitted.

Timetable

Remarks

Restrictions

限大學部2年級,中級生,初級生

Compulsory

Elective

Cross Discipline

First Specialization

Second Specialization