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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Pronunciation Improvement for ESL Speakers: Vowels
Course: ESL051AA

First Term: 2001 Fall
 Lecture   1 Credit(s)   1 Period(s)   1 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Individualized pronunciation practice and drills in English vowel sounds for English as a second language (ESL) speakers.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Recite English words demonstrating front, central, and back pronunciation of vowels. (I) 2. Identify correct sounds and words from minimal pairs and vowel sounds. (II)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. English vowel sounds
   A. Front vowels
   B. Central vowels
   C. Back vowels
II. Contrasting vowel sounds
   A. Minimal pairs of vowel sounds
   B. Vowels as they occur in context
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  3/27/2001

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