Teaching Pronunciation

Course code TESO 1127

Credit 3.0

Length 30.0 hours

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In this course, students will focus on the theory and best practice instructional methodology used for teaching pronunciation. Topics include basic English phonetics and phonology. The students learn to diagnose and correct the pronunciation errors of English language learners. As well Diploma students will design and micro-teach from a pronunciation-based lesson plan.

Prerequisites

TESO 1101 taken prior or concurrently.

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What you will learn

  • Overview of the English Language Sound System
  • Teaching Segmentals
  • Teaching Suprasegmentals

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

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