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CS92PROD
American English Pronunciation and Idioms
WRCT 107
Fall 2023
Section: 01  

This course is designed for anyone who would like to explore American English at a deeper level. We will look at the sounds and speech patterns of various American English dialects, practice difficult-to-pronounce words, discuss the issues of one's first language transferring into their other languages, and the oddities of idioms and colloquialism that don't translate literally. This course is recommended for those wanting to learn more about American English as well as those who are planning to teach it.
Credit: .25 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA WRCT
Course Format: SeminarGrading Mode: Credit/Unsatisfactory
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Requirement for: None
Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74%

Last Updated on DEC-17-2024
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