Spoken English for Non-Native Speakers: Focus on Pronunciation ...

<strong>Spoken</strong> <strong>English</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Non</strong>-<strong>Native</strong> <strong>Speakers</strong>:<strong>Focus</strong> on Pronunciation, Intonation, and Word StressLinguistics 380-21Fall 2005Mon/Wed 6:00-7:20pmROOM: TBAInstructor: Kristin Van HeukelemOffice: Swift Hall, Rm 310Phone: 847-467-1571Email: k-van@northwestern.eduOffice Hours: Tues/Thurs 10:30-11:30 am(or by appointment)Description:This course is <strong>for</strong> international graduate students who are non-native speakers of <strong>English</strong>. Itsaim is to develop greater fluency and intelligibility in spoken American <strong>English</strong>. The focus ofthe course will be on clear pronunciation of sounds, words and phrases.Enrollment: Class size is limited to 15 students. Pass/No-credit (P/N) registration is stronglyencouraged. Auditors are welcome if the class is not filled by registered students, but they mustask permission of the instructor. Approval to audit is granted on a first-come, first-served basis.Objectives:The aim of this class is to improve your ability to communicate in American <strong>English</strong>, give youan opportunity to practice and ask questions about spoken <strong>English</strong>, and to help you become morecom<strong>for</strong>table in speaking.Materials:Grant, Linda. 2001. Well Said: Pronunciation <strong>for</strong> Clear Communication,Second Edition. Heinle & Heinle Publishers: Boston, USA. (Required)Requirements and GradingClass participation/attendance 50%Homework assignments 10%Presentations 30%Because of the nature of this class, attendance and class participation are mandatory <strong>for</strong>registered students AND auditors. If you know in advance that you will be missing class on aspecific day, please email me be<strong>for</strong>e that class session.Classroom atmosphere:This course is intended to be a place where you can raise questions about language and culturalissues, as well as share your experiences as an international student. Most importantly, it is aplace <strong>for</strong> you to practice speaking <strong>English</strong>. To facilitate these things, the classroom must be asafe, supportive environment. Please show respect <strong>for</strong> all students and remember that everyoneis starting with different backgrounds in <strong>English</strong>. Finally, do NOT be afraid to make mistakes!If at any time you are concerned about the classroom atmosphere, please let me know.

Additional Resources:• Tutoring: The Northwestern ESL program also offers a private tutoring program. Youmay sign up <strong>for</strong> a 30-minute weekly meeting with a tutor, or come in during drop-inhours. Sign up is September 22 at 8:00 am. Tutoring appointments are assigned on afirst-come, first-served basis.• ESL website: http://babel.ling.northwestern.edu/~esl/