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Publication Date: 1989
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A "Dramatic" Approach to Improving the Intelligibility of ITAs.
Stevens, Scott G.
English for Specific Purposes, v8 n2 p181-94 1989
Describes the University of Delaware's drama-based approach to enhancing the intelligibility of international teaching assistants (ITA). This training addresses the segmental and suprasegmental features of ITA pronunciation within the context of cultural, pedagogical, and linguistic factors unique to the university classroom environment, and results in improved communicative competence and confidence. (46 references) (Author/CB)
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