What
is a Foreign Accent Reduction course?
What
can I expect from the course?
What is a Foreign Accent Reduction course?
Speech-Language Pathology in the Department of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation offers a course in foreign accent reduction to instruct
the non-native English speaker in the pronunciation of standard American
English. Although the course is designed for speakers who have had previous
courses in English as a second language, goals may also incorporate areas
of grammar and vocabulary.
What can I expect from the
course?
An evaluation will assess articulation and use of stress and intonation
patterns in addition to general observations regarding grammar and vocabulary.
A speech-language pathologist will develop an individualized program based
on the initial assessment and adjust the goals during the course of treatment.
Strategies for monitoring listener understanding and methods of revising
communication breakdowns will also be discussed.
Weekly assignments, including daily practice in articulation using a set
of audio tapes and specific assignments using new skills in work or home
settings, are an important factor in learning to carry-over the skills
into daily life. Individuals will meet with their speech-language pathologist
one hour each week for up to 26 weeks.
For further information, please call Speech-Language Pathology at
(734) 936-7080.
This
information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers
but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical
treatment. You should speak to your physician or make
an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about
this information or your medical condition.