Maricopa Community Colleges  ENG050AC   19976-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  03/25/97
ENG050AC     19976-20015 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Pronunciation Improvement for ESL Speakers: Word Stress and Intonation Patterns
Individualized pronunciation practice and drills in English word stress and intonation patterns for English as a second (ESL) language speakers. May be repeated for a maximum of two (2) credits. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ENG050AC   19976-20015 Pronunciation Improvement for ESL Speakers: Word Stress and Intonation Patterns
1. Speak and read aloud words based on standard English stress patterns. (I)
2. Speak or read aloud phrases and sentences using standard English intonation (stress) patterns. (II)
3. Identify statements and questions based on standard English intonation patterns. (II)
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ENG050AC   19976-20015 Pronunciation Improvement for ESL Speakers: Word Stress and Intonation Patterns
    I. Intonation patterns
        A. Word stress
        B. Relaxed pronunciation patterns
      II. Sentence patterns
          A. Falling intonation in statements
          B. Falling intonation in questions
          C. Rising intonation in questions
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