| １． |
授業の内容（Course Description） |
|
A two course sequence designed to teach students how to speak English correctly and clearly. Topics include the pronunciation of all the sounds of English, voiced and unvoiced sounds, rhythm, stress, and intonation, among others. Lessons include a variety of activities intended to stimulate students to actively practice pronouncing English in class. Since the course sequence is intended to meet individual student needs, significant class participation is required.
|
| ２． |
授業の到達目標（Course Objectives） |
|
To teach students how to pronounce the sounds of English clearly so that other English speakers may understand them.
To help students know the difference between “textbook English” and the language as it is actually spoken, thereby improving listening skills.
|
| ３． |
成績評価方法（Grading Policy） |
|
Final grades are calculated on the basis of 50% for class participation and 50% for the final exam.
|
| ４． |
テキスト・参考文献（Textbooks) |
|
『Mastering the American Accent (with 4 CDs)』
by Lisa Mojsin
Barron Educational Series, New York, 2009
ISBN: 13 978-0-7641-9582-2
|
| ５． |
授業時間外の学習《準備学習》（Assignments） |
|
Students should read the relevant material in the textbook as preparation for the classes. All students are required to practice pronunciation in each class.
|
| ６． |
学生への要望・その他（Class Requirements） |
|
Class participation grades are based on attendance, active participation in class, quality of work, effort, and attitude. The final exam will be given during the last class.
|
| ７． |
授業の計画（Course Syllabus) |
|
The classes will cover chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the textbook in order, at a pace based on students' needs.
|
