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Lecturer(s)
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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: The importance of correct pronunciation. The process of speech. Phonetics and phonology. Transcription. English vowels. English consonants. Speech-spelling correspondence. The syllable. Weak form words. Word stresss, sentence stress, rhythm. Linking, assimilation, elision. Intonation.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Methods of Written Work, Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
- Homework for Teaching
- 3 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: - distinguish and characterize standard British and American English pronunciation, - use the symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to transcribe English words and sentences, and work with pronunciation dictionaries, - describe the articulatory system and explain the function the articulators, - describe the differences between the inventory and articulation of phonemes in English and Czech, - systematically describe the suprasegmental elements of English pronunciation and other pronunciation phenomena manifested in connected speech (word and sentence accent, rhythm, intonation, linking, assimilation, elision), - correctly articulate all English sounds , - demonstrate that they have acquired in practice the typical suprasegmental features of English pronunciation, especially rhythm, intonation and linking.
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Prerequisites
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Proficiency in English at B2.1 and a successful completion of school leaving exam in Czech.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Oral exam, Written exam, Student performance, Didactic Test
At least 80% presence in lessons (70% individual study plan students). Continuous requirements: Two written tests during the term (Test 1 - Segmental pronunciation features, Test 2 -Suprasegmental pronunciation features). If one or both tests are failed, there are two more options to pass a credit test covering all the content of the course. The pass line for each test is 70%. Examination requirements: Mainly practical oral examination will be focused on reading aloud, answering specific pronunciation questions related to the text and transcriptions of several selected words. Students are entitled to two retakes.
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Recommended literature
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Roach, P. (2009). English Phonetics and Phonology. Cambridge.
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Volín, J. (2003). IPA-Based Transcription for Czech Students of English. Praha.
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Wells, J. C. (2010). Longman Pronunciation Dictionary. Harlow.
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