Communication & Culture

Course code TESO 1232

Credit 3.0

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course, students will continue the exploration of the theory and best practice instructional methodology used to teach pronunciation. Students will also focus on the development of advanced communication skills. Attention is paid to cross-cultural issues and socio-cultural differences in the language classroom, and speech awareness in terms of fluency, delivery and elements of clarity.

Prerequisites

TESO 1127, or TESO 1108.

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What you will learn

  • Advanced diagnosis and correction of pronunciation: diagnostic testing
  • Advanced diagnosis and coaching of pronunciation: oral journals
  • Teaching a pronunciation review activity (using advanced application of English phonetics and phonology)
  • Cross-cultural issues in language learning
  • Cultural adjustment
  • Giving effective oral presentations
  • Giving and receiving presentation feedback

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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.