Phonetics 2

obowiązkowe

studia pierwszego stopnia

English in Public Communication

semestr 2

Studia stacjonarne

języki obce
obowiązkowe

Realizowany w sali

ECTS points in relation to student’s duties

total number of ECTS: 2

1 ECTS – 30 lesson hours

1 ECTS – 15 hours of self-study for reading transcription and transcribing, 10 hours of consultation

Course description

The course is a continuation of Phonetics 1. It is designed to raise students’ language fluency and proficiency (C1 level according to the criteria suggested by CEFR for languages) as regards:

- understanding of spoken language,

- spontaneous speaking, including sufficient fluency and precision,

- correct use of segmental and suprasegmental features of native-like varieties of English.

Students practice vowels and consonants, intonation to master standard British English pronunciation.

Course objectives:

The course aims to give students the basic knowledge of standard British English pronunciation (suprasegmental phonetics). It is designed for students to improve their pronunciation of sounds in context .

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Course content:

Topics to be analysed:

1. Consonants and vowels

2. Strong and weak forms

3. Word and sentence stress

4. Rhythm

5. Intonation

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Methods of instruction/forms of classroom activity:

individual and group work, practical exercises, repeating recorded sounds, reading transcribed sounds, transcribing, ICT/E-learning tools if needed

Reading list:

A. obligatory reading (to get a credit):

Baker, A. Ship or sheep? CUP

Roach, P. English phonetics and phonology. CUP

B. supplementary reading

O’Connor. Better English pronunciation. CUP

O’Connor. Sounds English. CUP

Learning outcomes acc to PRK 2019

Knowledge

1. Student has organised knowledge of English phonetics, particularly regarding selected suprasegmental aspects. (k_W02/P6S_WG)

Skills

2. Student can communicate intelligibly in English applying the rules of suprasegmental aspects of standard British English pronunciation (e.g. strong vs. weak forms, linking, rhythm and intonation) . (k_U05/P6S_UK)

3. Student is ready to cooperate with others applying the knowledge of English phonetics regarding suprasegmental aspects. (k_U08/P6S_UO)

Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes:

1. Oral reproduction (recording) - 40% of the final grade (outcome 2)

2. Transcription test - 40% of the final grade (outcome 1)

3. Individual practice based on visual and audio online materials provided by the teacher - 20% of the final grade (outcome 2, 3)

Pass at 60% of the final grade