Features of English phonetics, phonology, stress, and intonation will be drawn on to enrich instruction in best practices for teaching and learning pronunciation in a TEFL environment.
Going beyond discrete sounds, this course will focus on the suprasegmental aspects of English pronunciation for both formal and informal situations such as:
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stress
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rhythm
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pitch
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intonation patterns
Specific techniques for accent reduction, plus important information on body language for clear communication in English, will be presented. Lastly, the course will emphasize the integration of pronunication instruction and practice in all types of lessons.
Note: A strong command of English is a prerequisite for this course. (iBT TOEFL:80, TOEIC:760)
This is a required course for the Professional Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate program.
Course Number: LING-40047
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Teaching English as a Foreign Language
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1/9/2023 - 3/6/2023
$500
In-class
La Jolla
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CLASS TYPE:
This is a traditional classroom setting.
All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.
Quinn, Jessica, ESL instructor since 2008
Jessica Quinn has been an ESL instructor for the English Language Institute (ELI) at UC San Diego Extension since June 2011. She attended UCLA and San Diego State University, where she earned a master's in applied linguistics, before beginning her career teaching at several community colleges and intensive English programs in the San Diego area. She has taught ESL in California and abroad at all levels and in all skill areas, including reading, writing, listening and speaking as well as grammar, vocabulary and test preparation. In addition to her experience teaching ESL, Quinn has worked with native and non-native English-speaking children in both professional and volunteer capacities. She has created curricula for classroom use, book club materials, and tutor-training gu...Read More
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDTeaching American English Pronunciation 1st
by Peter Avery and Susan Ehrlich
ISBN / ASIN: 9780194328159
SUGGESTEDWell Said: Pronunciation for Clear Communication 4th
by Linda Grant
ISBN / ASIN: 9781305641365
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 1/12/2023.
1st no meeting date: 1/16/2023.
Early Enrollment Discount: $475 ($500 if enrolled after 12/19/2022).
2nd no meeting date: 2/20/2023.
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NOTE:
Course instruction will be delivered in-person on the days & times listed. Students must attend in-person classes. Instructor will also supplement the in-person class meetings with online resources, assignments, and tasks via Canvas. Students will need to participate in both the in-person classes as well as the online course via Canvas in order to be successful in this course.
DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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1/9/2023 | Mon | 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla |
1/11/2023 | Wed | 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla |
1/18/2023 | Wed | 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla |
1/23/2023 | Mon | 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla |
1/25/2023 | Wed | 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla |
1/30/2023 | Mon | 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla |
2/1/2023 | Wed | 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla |
2/6/2023 | Mon | 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla |
2/8/2023 | Wed | 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla |
2/13/2023 | Mon | 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla |
2/15/2023 | Wed | 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla |
2/22/2023 | Wed | 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla |
2/27/2023 | Mon | 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla |
3/1/2023 | Wed | 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla |
3/6/2023 | Mon | 1:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Room 160, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the International Programs - Bldg. E department at 858-534-6784 or ipinfo@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.