Focus on Pronunciation

Summer 2008 ....J. E. Seibert -- Tokyo International University of America
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1:30 to 2:45 pm
Room 118

Syllabus (Course Information)

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• Welcome to Pronunciation class.
• This course will help you improve your pronunciation and your general English skills.
• We will learn about and practice vowels, consonants, stress, rhythm, and intonation.

Class style

• We will do all-class activities together. Students will also work in small groups and pairs.
• You are expected to study and practice at least 30 minutes each day.
• There will be quizzes approximately each week. There will also be a final.

Contacting the instructor

Name: J. E. Seibert

• E-mail address: jseibert@willamette.edu; Office 216; telephone number: 503-373-3302
• Outside of class help: (1) after class and (2) by appointment.

Course website

This course has a website. You are expected to use it to check your homework assignments, find resources, and check your grade often.

http://longsnout.tiua.edu/~jseibert/class_sites/pronunsummer2008/

Text (Provided by TIUA)

• Focus on Pronunciation 1 (Lane, Linda / Longman). We will not do all of the book because of time.

• You must have your own Japanese-English dictionary; bring it to class!
• Please stay organized: use a three-ring notebook

General course requirements and class rules

• Come on time to every class and actively participate in all classes. Always do your best.
• Bring to class: paper, your textbook, your dictionaries, and all handouts from the semester.
• Study and practice at least 30 minutes each day.
• Use English in class and encourage others to use English.
• You may drink beverages in class in hard, washable mugs. No food and no chewing gum please.

Grades

• You will receive grades on: quizzes, tests, some homework assignments, and any special assignments.
• There is no make-up of quizzes and tests unless you contact me BEFORE class and have a good reason.
• At the end of the semester, if you are between two grades, you will get the higher grade if you tried hard to do your best, had a good "attitude", asked for help, and participated actively in class.
• You can check your grade any time using the course website and a password.
• Your grade will be lowered if you miss > 10% of the classes. You will fail if you miss > 20%.

I will do everything in my power to help you succeed in this course, but you are in control of your success and your future.