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Comprehensive Assessment of Foreign-Accented English
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Option(s):
eWorkshop
Author(s):
Amee P. Shah, PhD, CCC-SLP
Description:
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Explore the science behind accent modification services, and learn to create comprehensive evaluations of foreign-accented speech in adults (15 years and older) who are learning English as a second language. This program presents current research and provides an overview of the elements needed for a thorough assessment, including professional terminology. Interact with content through audio case studies and self-assessment activities.
Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:
- list variables that shape an accent and those that influence listeners’ perception of an accent
- explain key areas of assessment for foreign-accented speakers, including intelligibility, rate of speech, speech production, speech perception, and language
- describe elements of effective assessment of the speech of foreign-accented speakers
System Requirements
To complete this program, you will need the following plugins:
And one of the following browsers:
- Windows 2000/XP/Vista: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or later, Netscape 7.x, Firefox 1.x or later, or Opera 7.11
- Mac OS X: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.2, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, Opera 6, or Safari 1.0 (Mac OS 10.2x or later only)
- Linux: Konqueror 3.3.1, Mozilla 1.7.3, Firefox 1.x
Continuing Education:
Date(s):
4/1/2011 to 2/7/2014
CEUs:
0.3
Instructional
Level:
Intermediate
Item #(s):
WEB6434
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