English Pronunciation 09-WJA-AL-11

Introduction to English accents and dialects
Introduction to the phonetic transcription of English
Pronunciation of selected English vowels
Pronunciation of selected English consonants
Pronunciation of selected English diphthongs
Introduction to the differences in the forms of spoken and written American and British English.
Linking sounds in Received Pronunciation

Module learning aims

A1 acquiring basics of phonetic transcription; A2 improving articulation in terms of British pronunciation with special emphasis on elements difficult for learners of English; A3 developing ability to distinguish fundamental accents and dialects of English; A4 learning the most important differences between American and British pronunciation and spelling; A5 learning to identify irregularities in the spoken and written forms of English; A6 developing the ability to articulate selected phonemes using Received Pronunciation; A7 developing communicative skills in pair and group work.

Information on where to find course materials

All materials are sent electronically.

Major

Applied linguistics and intercultural communication

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

Experiential work Sound and/or video demonstration

Course module conducted remotely (e-learning)

Not applicable

Student workload (ECTS credits)

2 ECTS

Cycle of studies

1st cycle

Module type

compulsory

Year of studies (where relevant)

Year 1

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences

· ability to work individually, in pairs and in groups; · achieving a minimum of B1 level in English on CEFRL.

Course coordinators

Paula Trzaskawka

Learning outcomes

correctly articulate the British English phonemes which cause learners most problems
distinguish General American pronunciation from the British Received Pronunciation
distinguish written General American from written British English
correctly articulate phonemes which differ significantly in British and American speech
fluently read English texts using a British accent, using linking sounds
correctly read dictionary phonetic transcriptions of English words
identify irregularities in the spoken and written forms of English

Assessment criteria

Very good (bdb; 5,0):
Good plus (+db; 4,5):
Good (db; 4,0):
Satisfactory plus (+dst; 3,5):
Satisfactory (dst; 3,0):
Unsatisfactory (ndst; 2,0):
Oral exam testing ability to pronounce phonemes and linking sounds, reading a text prepared in advance.
GRADE Test score in percent
unsatisfactory 2 0-59%
satisfactory 3,0 60-67%
satisfactory + 3,5 68-75%
good 4,0 76-84%
good + 4,5 85-91%
very good 5 92-100%

Additional information

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