English communication for international teaching assistants /
Greta Gorsuch [and others].
- vii, 178 pages : illustrations, forms ; 28 cm + 1 computer disc (12 cm)
"The accompanying CD includes audio and video recordings of real classes that can be examined and dissected for successful discourse intonation practices"--Back cover. Accompanied by: 1 computer disc (CD-ROM)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to discourse intonation -- Thought groups -- Prominence -- Pitch movement and tone choice -- Pitch level and key choice -- Discourse intonation and introducing yourself and your course -- Discourse intonation and leading labs and classes -- Discourse intonation and giving instructions and advice -- Discourse intonation and asking and answering questions -- For ITAs : solving communication breakdowns -- For ITAs : techniques for improving discourse intonation -- For ITA course instructors : ITA assessment.
DVD player required for video tracks on disc; CD player required for audio tracks on disc.
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Graduate teaching assistants--Training of--United States College teaching--United States Students, Foreign--United States English language--Study and teaching (Higher)--Foreign speakers. English language--Intonation.