SPCH 145 The Standard American Accent

This course is designed to help students reduce their regional or non-standard American English accent. This course also allows students to experience and understand the basic tools of communication, voice, and diction. Class exercises include relaxation, articulation, vocal range, and inflection. Students will learn to speak the standard American English accent with clarity and confidence.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

3

Course Objectives

1. 1. Analyze their personal voice, accent, and range.
2. 2. Use this knowledge to aid in improving their vocal quality.
3. 3. Observe how exercises and reading aloud improve their understanding of the standard American
   accent.
4. 4. Present thoughts and observations in the form of a journal.
   
5. 5. Analyze the vocal performances of professional speakers.
6. 6. Perform a thorough vocal warm-up.
7. 7. Utilize these skills to perform speeches with the standard American accent.
   

Course Objectives

1. 1. Analyze their personal voice, accent, and range.
2. 2. Use this knowledge to aid in improving their vocal quality.
3. 3. Observe how exercises and reading aloud improve their understanding of the standard American
   accent.
4. 4. Present thoughts and observations in the form of a journal.
   
5. 5. Analyze the vocal performances of professional speakers.
6. 6. Perform a thorough vocal warm-up.
7. 7. Utilize these skills to perform speeches with the standard American accent.