English Pronunciation for Clear Communication (EPCC)

Textbook: Targeting Pronunciation (Second Edition) (with Audio CDs) by Sue F. Miller
Dates: Fall (2091) September 9 - October 16, 2008
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 1:00 – 2:50 pm
Cost: $150 (cash or check only)

• Intended Students:
  • High-intermediate and advanced non-native speakers of English who are currently studying English and want additional practice with pronunciation
  • Non-native English speakers who are working on undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Pittsburgh and need a pronunciation support course
  • Non-native English speakers who are currently working in the Pittsburgh area and need a pronunciation support course


• Goals:
  • to increase awareness of non-native English speakers’ pronunciation problems that interfere with clear communication
  • to provide non-native English speakers with feedback and support so that pronunciation problems are decreased and clear communication is increased


• Major Topics - Tentative
  • Pronunciation Basics
  • Speech Rhythm
  • Vowels and Consonants
  • The Speech Pathway
  • Intonation Patterns
  • Thought Groups
    


• Registration Information
  • The tuition must be paid when you register (cash or check; no credit cards).
  • Class size will be limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Friday, September 5, 2008, 1:00–1:30 and 4:00–4:30 pm
  • Monday, September 8, 2008, 1:00–1:30 and 4:00–4:30 pm
  • 28th floor, Cathedral of Learning
    


• Contact Information
  For information, contact the ELI Admissions Officer at:
  412-624-5901
  elipitt@pitt.edu

Revised 7/24/08