Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/17/91
ENG050AA 19922-19975	LAB	0.50 Credit(s)	1.50 Period(s)
Pronunciation Improvement for ESL Speakers: Vowels
Individualized pronunciation practice and drills in English vowel sounds in a lab setting for English as a second language speakers. May be repeated for a maximum of one (1) credit. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
ENG050AA   19922-19975	Pronunciation Improvement for ESL Speakers: Vowels

1.	Recite English words demonstrating front, central and back pronunciation of vowels. (I)
2.	Identify correct sounds and words from minimal pairs of vowel sounds. (II)
3.	Speak or read aloud phrases and sentences using standard English intonation (stress) patterns. (III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
ENG050AA   19922-19975	Pronunciation Improvement for ESL Speakers: Vowels

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 III. Intonation patterns A. Word stress B. Sentence stress patterns C. Relaxed pronunciation patterns

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