Speech and Articulation in English as a Second Language
SPCH 1120-302
Spring 2007
Tuesday 4:00 - 6:30 (Room 1222)
Instructor:
Ms. Pamela Hallene – Office 1132H
phallene@ccri.edu, 455-6127
Office Hours:
T & R: 9:30-10:00, 12:30-2:00, 3:15-4:00, 6:30-7:00 or by appointment
Materials:
Required - Textbook:
Optional:
Focus on Pronunciation 2, by Lane, Linda
Small Mirror
Course Description:
Speech ESL is the pronunciation and listening course in the sequence of ESL course offerings at the
Community College of Rhode Island. As such, this course is intended to precede CCRI’s Oral
Communication / Public Speaking course. The I.P.A., International Phonetic Alphabet, will be learned
and practiced within the context of typical conversational vocabulary. As well, intonation, syllable stress,
rhythm, and connected speech will be studied.
Prerequisite: Intermediate-level ESL studies. Previous education in the native language which includes
high school or equivalency is required.
Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students should be:
1. Able to practice all vowel and consonant sounds / symbols of the IPA.
2. Able to follow the rules and patterns of intonation.
3. Aware of syllable stress within words and word stress within phrases.
4. Able to decipher connected speech in rapid American English.
Requirements:
The textbook will be used at each class meeting along with supplemental materials provided by the
teacher. Attendance is required, especially due to the importance of class participation in this course.
Students will be assessed from their performance on quizzes, a mid-term exam, a final exam, and a
pronunciation project.
Grading Policy:
Students will receive letter grades of A, B, C or F.
Quizzes
Attendance and Participation
Mid-term Exam
Pronunciation Project
Final Exam
30%
15%
20%
10%
25%
There will be several quizzes throughout the semester. The quizzes may not be announced before.
You must be prepared to take a quiz on any day.
There will be a mid-term and final exam. The dates for each exam will be announced before.
This course is designed for students from any non-English language background, and the student may be
at any level of English writing ability. It is a course that should improve the student’s listening ability
just as much as his/her speaking ability. Keep in mind that it is nearly impossible for an adult to
become completely fluent in American spoken English, particularly within fifteen weeks. Attendance,
participation and practice are extremely important in order to gain success in this course.
Week 1
Introduction, Chapter 1, Chapter 2
Week 2
Chapter 2 cont., Chapter 3, Chapter 4
Week 3
Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7 (Quiz - Chapters 2-4)
Week 4
Chapter 7 cont., Chapter 9, Chapter 10
Week 5
Chapter 11, Chapter 12 (Quiz - Chapters 5,6,7,9,10)
Week 6
Chapter 13, Chapter 14
Week 7
Chapter 15, Mid-Term
Week 8
Chapter 16, Chapter 17, Chapter 18
Spring Break – No Classes
Week 9
Chapter 18 cont. Chapter19
Week 10
Chapter 20, Chapter 21, (Chapter 22, Chapter 23- intro. only) (Quiz Chapters 15-19)
Week 11
Chapter 24, Chapter 25
Week 12
Chapter 26, (Chapter 27- intro, Chapter 28 practice 5 p. 139 and intro only) (Quiz Chapters
20-25)
Pronunciation Project
Week 13
Chapter 30, Chapter 36, (some Chapter 35, as time allows)
Pronunciation Project
Week 14
Chapter 37
Pronunciation Project
Review
Week 15
Final Exam