LING 380: SPEECH ACTS & THE SPEAK TEST REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING QUARTER INSTRUCTOR FOR SPRING QUARTER: DR. KEN KONOPKA To communicate effectively, we need to understand subtle differences in language use in different social contexts. We will use the format of the SPEAK® Test to study language functions and pragmatics of English: description, narration, persuasion, presentation, reporting information, explanation, and more. These language functions are essential for academic presentations, so consider this course if you wish to improve your presentation skills. Students preparing for the May SPEAK® Test will also benefit. Students will practice listening and speaking in a variety of contexts, receive instructor and peer feedback, and compare and contrast cultural norms. A non-credit course for international TGS students and scholars. REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ELP.NORTHWESTERN.EDU/REGISTRATION WEDNESDAYS: 7:00 PM TO 8:20 PM

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Page 1: THE SPEAK TEST SPEECH ACTS & LING 380SPEAK® Test to study language functions and pragmatics of English: description, narration, persuasion, presentation, reporting information, explanation,

LING 380:SPEECH ACTS & THE SPEAK TEST

INSTRUCTOR FOR SPRING QUARTER: DR. KEN KONOPKA

To communicate effectively, we need to understand subtle differences inlanguage use in different social contexts. We will use the format of theSPEAK® Test to study language functions and pragmatics of English:description, narration, persuasion, presentation, reporting information,explanation, and more. These language functions are essential foracademic presentations, so consider this course if you wish to improve yourpresentation skills. Students preparing for the May SPEAK® Test will alsobenefit. Students will practice listening and speaking in a variety of contexts,receive instructor and peer feedback, and compare and contrast culturalnorms. A non-credit course for international TGS students and scholars.

R E G I S T E R O N L I N E A TW W W . E L P . N O R T H W E S T E R N . E D U / R E G I S T R A T I O N

WEDNESDAYS: 7:00 PM TO 8:20 PM