TESO 1232: Communication & Culture
Effective date
January 2020
School
Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning
Description
In this course, students will continue the exploration of the theory and best practice instructional methodology used to teach pronunciation. Students will also focus on the development of advanced communication skills. Attention is paid to cross-cultural issues and socio-cultural differences in the language classroom, and speech awareness in terms of fluency, delivery and elements of clarity.
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
TESO 1127, or TESO 1108.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify pronunciation errors from recorded authentic learner speech, using linguistic notation.
- Diagnose recorded learner speech for pronunciation strengths and weaknesses.
- Provide recorded oral feedback to enhance on pronunciation strengths and address pronunciation weaknesses.
- Teach a pronunciation activity according to principles of best practice.
- Give oral presentations to demonstrate presentation skills and techniques.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of oral presentations.
- Prepare a case study on socio-cultural adjustment.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Students in this course will experience an interactive and student-centred learning environment. In addition to completing independent learning tasks, students in this course will teach and present to the class as well as evaluate both the teaching and presentations of their peers. Throughout the course students are encouraged to self-reflect on their language teaching practice.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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15
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Diagnostic Pronunciation Assignment
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Assignments
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40
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Peer Teaching (15), Oral Presentations (25)
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Other
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15
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Self-Reflection & Peer Evaluation (of oral presentations)
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Final Exam
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10
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Recorded Oral Journals Feedback (Exam)
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Participation
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20
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Course topics
- Advanced diagnosis and correction of pronunciation: diagnostic testing
- Advanced diagnosis and coaching of pronunciation: oral journals
- Teaching a pronunciation review activity (using advanced application of English phonetics and phonology)
- Cross-cultural issues in language learning
- Cultural adjustment
- Giving effective oral presentations
- Giving and receiving presentation feedback
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.