GRD 714 Individualized Pronunciation Instruction
Prerequisite: GRD 724 or permission of instructor. 3 to 5 credit hours per semester. Pass/No Pass.
Contact Jonghee Shadix at jshadix@uab.edu. 996-2947
Students in Individualized Instruction have acquired basic speaking skills in group instruction and are now ready for fine-tuning their language abilities with an experienced instructor, who tailors lessons to their particular pronunciation needs. The course includes a thorough diagnostic and goal-setting session, followed by one-to-one instruction in the sounds and rhythms of English, including computer-assisted language mapping and techniques used by professional actors.
GRD 724 Pronunciation and Accent Workshop
Permission of instructor required. 3 credit hours. Pass/No Pass.
Contact Jonghee Shadix at jshadix@uab.edu. 996-2947
The Pronunciation and Accent Workshop is for students who have never been exposed to English phonology classes. In this class, students will be introduced the American intonation patterns, pronunciation of English sounds, and culture related to the language. In addition to the exposure to English phonology, by interacting with peers, the students in this class will discover where they stand in terms of the English pronunciation. Participation in this workshop will also provide the instructor with ample opportunities to assess students’ individual pronunciation needs.
GRD 725 Advanced Pronunciation Workshop
Prerequisite: GRD 714 or permission of the instructor. 3 credit hours. Pass/No Pass.
Contact Jonghee Shadix jshadix@uab.edu. 996-2947
This course is for those students who have completed the individualized instruction or who have the equivalent proficiency of those who have completed. By applying the voice and speech works of actor training, the students will practice speaking in longer stretches of the speech without losing the clarity of the message. This course helps students prepare for thesis and dissertation defenses, lecturing, and talks given at professional conferences.