Lecturer(s)
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Zatloukalová Leslie Joy
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Dömischová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Kořínková Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Topics: Differences between of systems of English and Czech pronunciation. Typical problems of Czech learners of English pronunciation. Teaching pronunciation of English vowels and consonants. Teaching rhythm of English speech. Teaching linking in English speech. Teaching intonation. Approaches and activities suitable for teaching pronunciation at primary and lower secondary schools.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration
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Learning outcomes
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Aims: Students will be able to: - characterise and explain typical difficulties found in Czech learners of English pronunciation, - select and apply effective methods of teaching English vowels and consonants, - select and apply effective methods of teaching English rhythm, linking and intonation, - select, adapt and design various activities suitable for teaching pronunciation to primary and lower secondary learners of English.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Analyssis of the Student's Portfolio
- 80% attendance, - active participation in lessons, - timely completion of homework as required by the teacher, - timely submission of a term paper meeting all teacher's requirements. Requirements for students with ISP: - students must complete all tasks set by the teacher during and at the end of the semester - attendance is not compulsory - at the end of the semester, students will be interviewed by the teacher to demonstrate that they independently acquired all the course content dealt with in the lessons
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Recommended literature
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BAKER, A. (2008). Ship or Sheep? An intermediate pronunciation course.. Cambridge.
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BAKER, A. (2006). Tree or Tree? An elementary pronunciation course. Cambridge.
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COLLINS, B & MEES I. M. (2003). Practical Phonetics and Phonology. London.
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KELLY, G. (2000). How to Teach Pronunciation. Harlow.
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MARKS, J. a BOWEN, T. (2012). The Book of Pronunciation: Proposals for a practical pedagogy. Guildford. Guildford.
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