ADVANCED PRONUNCIATION FOR ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION (APAC)
This course is designed to help improve oral English intelligibility through individualized accent reduction training and American English pronunciation skill development. The focus of the course will be on the specific mechanics of producing target American English sounds, stress and rhythm in English, natural speech phenomena (reductions, linking, blending), as well as different types of intonation patterns. Students will benefit from individualized pronunciation error analysis, in-class and online practice, and feedback.
APAC COURSE ELIGIBILITY
Prospective and current international GTAs, post-doctoral students, International Visiting Scholars, and new faculty.
NOTE: The APAC course can also help graduate students who scored between 59 and 69 on the initial Versant Test.
Course Duration: 8 weeks
Course Days & Time: Fri 2:00-4:00PM
Delivery: In person
Location: UCF Teaching Academy classroom (TBD)
Fall 1 2025 Course Dates: Friday, August 22nd – Friday, October 10th
Fall 2 2025 Course Days & Time: Friday, October 17th – Friday, December 5th
Course Fee – $450.00
Payment Options:
- Departmental funding
- Personal funding
Registration Information
Currently, Advanced Pronunciation for Academic Communication (APAC) is only offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. Please email globalrecords@ucf.edu if interested in enrolling in APAC.