Phonetics 3301-L1PHT
The survey course of English phonetics covers the following topics:
1. Types of phonetics (articulatory, acoustic, auditory); pronunciation vs spelling; phonetic transcription.
2. Principles of transcription; strong and weak forms.
3. The organs of speech and the general classification of sounds.
4. Articulatory description and classification of English consonants (place and manner of articulation, voicing). Consonantal phonemes of English and Polish.
5. Cardinal vowels (primary and secondary); classification of vowels; vowel phonemes of English and Polish.
6. English diphthongs.
7. Mentalistic definition of the phoneme; types of distribution.
8. Selected allophones of English consonants and vowels; allophonic transcription.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the classroom is governed by the rules set forth in Resolution No. 16 of the Teaching Council for the programs English Studies, English Studies – Linguistics, and English Studies – Literature and Culture of 9 December 2025
https://ia.uw.edu.pl/fileadmin/ilustracje/dokumenty/2026/RD_IA_2025_UCHWALA_nr16_narzedzia_AI_nowelizacja_ZAL2_EN.pdf
Course coordinators
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Type of course
Learning outcomes
K_W03 The graduate has familiarity with advanced descriptive grammar of English, specifically regarding phonetics.
K_U03 The graduate is able to use concepts of English descriptive grammar related to phonetics at an advanced level.
K_K01 The graduate is ready to critically appraise their knowledge and content obtained from various sources, particularly in the field of phonetics.
Assessment criteria
Final grade is based on two written tests that take place during the semester (midterm and final test).
Teaching methods:
class discussion, presentation of material, collaborative exercises.
Three absences are permitted during the course.
Bibliography
P. Ladefoged, A Course in Phonetics (chapters 1, 6, 7 and 9).
D. Jones, An Outline of English Phonetics.
A.C. Gimson, Introduction to the Pronunciation of English.
A. Reszkiewicz, Correct your English Pronunciation.
Notes
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Term 2026Z:
3 absences are allowed. |