Middlebury

FREN 3413

Oral Production &Pronunciation

This course is designed to improve oral communication and pronunciation of Modern Standard French for advanced-level students. Through a variety of activities, students will improve their phonetic production (focus on vowels, consonants, cadence, nasalization, liaison, elision, intonation, Phonetic Alphabet) while developing vocabulary and the capacity to express ideas in a myriad of functional settings. Topics may include: French culture, current events (from French-language newspapers, magazines, and TV programs), travel, music, and sports.

Required text:
- Savoir Dire: Cours de phonétique et prononciation (2nd Edition). ISBN: 978-0618507061
Subject:
French
Department:
French
Division:
Language School
Requirements Fulfilled:
Equivalent Courses:
FREN 3460

Sections in Summer 2014 Language Schools, LS 6 Week Session