English phonetics 4100-1SFKJAO
The aim of the course is to assist students in correcting and getting rid of unfavorable features of their own pronunciation; eliminate typical errors in English pronunciation resulting from differences between the sound systems of the native language and the English language at the level of speech sounds (vowels, consonants) and prosody (word and sentence stress, intonation); support in achieving the fluency and correctness of pronunciation expected from an English teacher (in relation to the accent chosen as a pattern/model); awakening the awareness and phonetic sensitivity of students; preparing them to work independently on their own English pronunciation based on the available tools; introducing selected elements of the phonetic description of the English language and phonological issues.
The curriculum includes a description and intensive training of the articulation of consonants and vowels; selected allophonic phenomena; word-to-word phonetics; assimilations and elisions; weak and strong forms of grammatical words; word button, rhythm, and intonation; comparison of the English and American standard of pronunciation (SES and GA); selected issues in the phonetics of the Polish language; phonetic transcription (phonemic, allophonic). The course is conducted in a blended mode (14 hours stationary + 16 hours remotely, asynchronously)
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Term 2023Z:
Acquainting students with IPA phonetic symbols and rules of phonetic transcription as well as regular workshops and homework assignments in the transcription of individual words and sentences. Comparing the Polish and English speech sounds coupled with drills of individual English vowels and consonants in single words and sentences on the basis of natural dialogues. Acquainting students with basic literature on the subject and the best pronunciation dictionaries. |
Term 2024Z:
Acquainting students with IPA phonetic symbols and rules of phonetic transcription as well as regular workshops and homework assignments in the transcription of individual words and sentences. Comparing the Polish and English speech sounds coupled with drills of individual English vowels and consonants in single words and sentences on the basis of natural dialogues. Acquainting students with basic literature on the subject and the best pronunciation dictionaries. |
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Type of course
General: obligatory courses foreign languages | Term 2024Z: obligatory courses foreign languages | Term 2023Z: foreign languages obligatory courses |
Mode
Learning outcomes
K_W02
essential terminology related to: linguistics / phonetics, relevant to teaching foreign languages
K_W16
to a significant extent, the processes of interpersonal communication and social patterns in English, their regularities and distortions caused by pronunciation errors
K_U02 independently plan and implement typical projects related to foreign language teaching environments (including kindergartens and primary schools) and other institutions related to teaching foreign
K_U09
analyse their own actions and identify possible areas for change in the future, correcting their own pronunciation errors
K_U22
independently acquire knowledge and develop their professional competences in teaching foreign languages and, using a variety of sources and new technologies (ICT) in English
K_K01
pursue lifelong learning
K_K02
reflect on the level of their skills and knowledge, constantly develop professionally and personally, self-assess their competences, improve their skills, plan their development and training
Assessment criteria
Class attendance, transcription homework, systematic assessment of the English speech sounds (marks for reading, e.g dialogues), and regular tests in transcription. The final mark is the average of all marks. Materials for self-study as part of asynchronous classes are available on the course website on the Kampus 1 or 2 platform. Timely completion of tasks on the platform is a condition for passing.
Bibliography
Allen, W.S., Living English Speech, Longmans, London, 1959.
Arnold, G. F. &. Gimson, A. C., English pronunciation practice. London University Press,
London, 1968.
Brazil, D., Pronunciation for advanced learners of English, CUP, Cambridge, 1994.
Cruttenden, A., Gimson's pronunciation of English, Edward Arnold, London, 1994, 2014.
Crystal, D., A dictionary of linguistics and phonetics, Blackwell, Oxford, 1996.
Hawkins, P., Introducing phonology, Routledge, London, 1992.
Jassem, W., Exercises in English pronunciation, PWN, Warszawa, 1995.
Jones, D. An English pronouncing dictionary, (15th ed), Roach, P.& Hartman, J. (eds), CUP, Cambridge, 1997.
Knowles, G. O., Patterns of spoken English, Longman, London, 1984.
Lindsay, G. English after RP. Standard British Pronunciation today. Palgrave Macmillan, 2019.
Mortimer, C., Sound right! Longman, London, 1975.
O’Connor, J.D., Better English Pronunciation, CUP, Cambridge, 1980.
Ponsonby, M., How now brown cow? A course in the pronunciation of English, Prentice Hall, London, 1987.
Reszkiewicz, A., Correct your English pronunciation, PWN, Warszawa, 1981.
Roach, P., English phonetics and phonology, (2nd ed), CUP, Cambridge, 1991.
Roach, P., Introducing phonetics, Penguin, London, 1992.
Sobkowiak, W., English phonetics for Poles, Bene Nati, Poznań, 1996.
Underhill, A., Sound foundations, Heinemann, Oxford, 1994.
Wells, J. C. & Colson, G., Practical phonetics, Pitman, London, 1971.
Wells, J. C., Accents of English, CUP, Cambridge, 1982.
Wells, J. C., Longman pronunciation dictionary, Longman, Harlow, 2000.
Wełna, J., English spelling and pronunciation, PWN, Warszawa, 1982.
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Term 2023Z:
Allen, W.S., Living English Speech, Longmans, London, 1959. |
Term 2024Z:
Allen, W.S., Living English Speech, Longmans, London, 1959. |
Notes
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Term 2023Z:
possible 2 absences during the semester |
Term 2024Z:
possible 2 absences during the semester |
Additional information
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