IAJk01 Phonetics and Phonology 1A - AJ

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/0/.7. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Irena Hůlková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor), Mgr. Tereza Talavašková (deputy)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
IAJk01/01: Fri 17. 9. 8:00–9:50 učebna 6, Fri 24. 9. 8:00–9:50 učebna 6, Fri 1. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 6, Fri 8. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 6, Fri 15. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 6, Fri 29. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 6, Fri 5. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 6, Fri 12. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 6, Fri 19. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 6, Fri 26. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 6, Fri 3. 12. 8:00–9:50 učebna 6, Fri 10. 12. 8:00–9:50 učebna 6, I. Hůlková
IAJk01/02: Fri 17. 9. 8:00–9:50 učebna 57, Fri 24. 9. 8:00–9:50 učebna 57, Fri 1. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 57, Fri 8. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 57, Fri 15. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 57, Fri 29. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 57, Fri 5. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 57, Fri 12. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 57, Fri 19. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 57, Fri 26. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 57, Fri 3. 12. 8:00–9:50 učebna 57, Fri 10. 12. 8:00–9:50 učebna 57, I. Hůlková
Prerequisites
NOW( IAJk02 Language Practice 1A - AJ )||( IAJk02 Language Practice 1A - AJ )
B1 according to SERRJ
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Students will be able to transcribe basic words and phrases, to read from transcription and pronounce sounds in a native-like way. Students are also trained to transcribe heard and seen text (i.e., transcription from a written text as well as dictation), and to enhance their ability to transfer our classroom materials to the primary school environment. Learning how "to practise self-study" is a crucial part of this course. Throughout the semester students are encouraged to link theory in the classroom to practice at schools via practical tasks. A midterm face-to-face consultation is required, when each student has to read a short English text aloud and subsequently they get immediate feedback and advice what they should improve and work on in terms of their English pronunciation.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to 1. pronounce all 44 phonemes in British English correctly and describe how they are produced;
2. distinguish between Czech and English phonemes and explain the main differences between them;
3. use phonemic transcription in the following ways: transcription from dictation, transcription from a written text and reading from transcription;
4. put theory regarding the correct pronunciation into practice when teaching English to young learners.
Syllabus
  • 1. Vowels: Monophthongs
  • 2. Vowels: Diphthongs
  • 3. Consonants
  • 4. Aspiration
  • 5. Lenis x Fortis
  • 6. Reading Poems/Nursery Rhymes
  • 7. How to transfer our classroom materials to the primary school environment (Phonemic chart art project)
Literature
    required literature
  • ASHTON, Helen and Sarah SHEPHERD. Work on your accent. First edition. London: Collins, 2012, iii, 151. ISBN 9780007462919. info
  • BAKER, Ann. Ship or sheep? : an intermediate pronunciation course. Illustrated by Leslie Marshall. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, v, 168. ISBN 052128354X. info
  • ROACH, Peter. English phonetics and phonology : a practical course. Fourth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2009, xi, 231. ISBN 9780521888820. info
    recommended literature
  • HANCOCK, Mark. English Pronunciation In Use: Intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003. ISBN 0-521-00185-4. info
  • WELLS, J. C. Longman pronunciation dictionary. 1st ed. Harlow: Longman, 1990, xxviii, 80. ISBN 0582964113. info
  • GRAHAM, Carolyn. Jazz chants for children. Illustrated by Anna Veltfort. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1979, xi, 84. ISBN 0195024966. info
    not specified
  • VAUGHAN-REES, Michael. Test your pronunciation. Essex: Penguin English, 2002, 90 s. ISBN 058246904X. info
Teaching methods
Pairwork and group work, homestudy, drills, listening & repetition, individual projects, one-to-one consultations.
Assessment methods
Requirements: Oral and written credit test (consisting of transcription from a written text and dictation; 70% pass mark) at the end of the semester.
Active participation / Continuous assessment during the semester includes:
- taking all online quizzes in our Moodle course;
- a midterm one-to-one consultation;
- homework throughout the semester;
- teaching practice task - how to introduce phonemes to lower primary pupils (Phonemic chart art project)
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 8 konzultací.
Teacher's information
https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=2447
The framework of the course is based on individual handouts/worksheets which are available for each lesson in the e-learning course at moodlinka.ped.muni.cz. These handouts are to be printed out and brought along to class, where they will be worked with.

You can also purchase all the handouts/worksheets mentioned above as a spiral bound booklet – size A4 at Mr. Liška’s Copy Centre at 13 Křížová Street, just round the corner from the Faculty (9 Poříčí) and opposite the tram stop Poříčí (next to a shoe shop), check:

http://www.kcliska.sweb.cz/oteviracidoba.php.

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