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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-24-2011 |
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COM221
2011 Fall - 9999 |
LEC
3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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Oral
Fluency in American Speech |
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Designed for English Language Learner (ELL) students to
develop greater oral fluency in spontaneous speaking contexts and
presentational speaking. Emphasis on development of speech, language, and
vocal clarity; basic skills in presentational speaking; and use of English to
interact spontaneously with others. Prerequisites: COM120 or permission of
Instructor. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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COM221 2011
Fall - 9999 |
Oral Fluency in American Speech |
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Identify syllable stress, word stress, and thought groups.
(I, II, IV) |
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Use American speech rhythm patterns in spontaneous speech
and presentations. (I, II, III) |
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Identify and use appropriate intonation and focus in oral
discourse. (III, IV) |
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Identify and use phrasing, pausing, and linking in formal
and informal speaking contexts. (IV, V, VI) |
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Use rhythm, stress, and fluency in one poetry reading. (V,
VI) |
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Prepare and present an extemporaneous 5-7 minute speech.
(IV, V, VI) |
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Demonstrate competence in spontaneous speaking by
participating in group presentations and impromptu speaking. (I, II, III, IV,
V, VI) |
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Identify regional differences in American speech patterns.
(II, III, IV) |
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Use idiomatic American speech. (V, VI) |
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Demonstrate competency in spontaneous conversational
speech outside the classroom. (I, II, III, IV, VI) |
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Competencies
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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COM221 2011
Fall - 9999 |
Oral Fluency in American Speech |
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I. Stress in English Words A. Using parts of speech to
predict stress 1. Compound nouns 2. Two noun compound nouns 3. Reflexive pronouns 4. Numbers 5. Verbs with a prefix and
a base 6. Phrasal verbs 7. Compound adverbs 8. Words used as both nouns
and verbs B. Using suffixes to
predict stress II. Rhythm in English
Sentences A. Rhythm in different
languages and dialects B. Rhythm patterns 1. Stressed and reduced
words a. Content words b. Function words 2. Rhymes 3. Pronunciation of
reduced/compressed function words a. Schwa sounds in function
words b. Disappearing
"h" III. Intonation and Focus
in English Discourse A. Rising falling
intonation B. Placement of focus 1. Neutral focus 2. Focus on new information
3. Focus to highlight
contrast 4. Focus to correct, contradict,
or modify 5. Focus to emphasize
agreement IV. Phrasing, Pausing, and
Linking V. Presentation Skills A. Preparation 1. Topic selection 2. Support material 3. Organization a. Introduction b. Body c. Conclusion B. Voice and delivery C. Self and peer evaluation
D. Impromptu speaking VI. English Language Use A. Concrete B. Abstract C. Imagery D. Idiomatic |
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