Intensive Voice and Diction

This course is designed to help students develop standard American speech patterns. By studying the structure of American English and by utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet, students will learn to improve their own speech patterns. Attention will also be paid to improving vocal performance. This course offers intensive drill in phonation, projection, diction, and vocabulary, supplemented by individual student analysis, with some use of videotaping. Recommended for native speakers of English, as well as for those who speak English as a second language.

Fall, Spring, Summer