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Lecturer(s)
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Podlipský Václav Jonáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Šimáčková Šárka, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Tentative syllabus: Learning the ropes (using the PCs and software). Articulation of English sounds. Inventory of English phonemes. Phonological rules affecting English consonants. Phonological rules affecting English vowels. Connected speech. Midterm review. Received Pronunciation and General American. London English. Scottish English. Southern Accent. Foreign-accented English.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
- Attendace
- 18 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 5 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 52 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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1. Equip students with basic theoretical knowledge that will lead to a better understanding of the regularities of English pronunciation. 2. Develop practical competence of students. Emphasis is placed on improving their comprehension of English running speech. 3. Introduce basic differences between different varieties of English (Received Pronunciation. Estuary English. Cockney. Scottish English. General American. Southern US Accent.)
1. Students will gain basic a theoretical knowledge that will lead to a better understanding of the regularities of English pronunciation. 2. Students will improve their practical competence. Emphasis is placed on improving comprehension of English running speech. 3. Students will know the basic differences between main varieties of English (Received Pronunciation. Estuary English. Cockney. Scottish English. Irish English. General American. Southern US Accent.)
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Prerequisites
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No prior knowledge of phonetics is required.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student, Written exam
Achieving the minimal score. The score reflects * active attendance * home assignments * transcriptions made at home * a midterm test * a final test
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Recommended literature
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Brazil, D. (1994). Pronunciation for advanced learners of English.
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Cruttenden, A. (2014). Gimson's Pronunciation of English.
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Ladefoged, P. (2006). A Course in Phonetics.
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Volín, J. (2003). IPA Based Transcription for Czech Students of English. Praha: Karolinum.
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Wells, J.C. (1982). Accents of English.
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Wells, J.C. Longman Pronunciation Dictionary.
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