FF:FJ0B795 Corr. of Fr. Pronunciation - Course Information

FJ0B795 Phonetics of French and Correction of Pronunciation

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

PhDr. Ing. Pavla Hradecká (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

doc. PhDr. Petr Dytrt, Ph.D.
Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts

Timetable

Tue 18:00–19:40 G31, except Tue 15. 10., except Tue 22. 10., except Tue 29. 10., except Tue 5. 11., except Mon 18. 11. to Sun 24. 11. ; and Mon 2. 12. 18:00–19:40 G12

Prerequisites (in Czech)

FJ1A002 Practical French II

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 12/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• French Language and Literature (programme FF, B-FI) (2)
• French Language and Literature (programme FF, B-FJ_) (3)
• French Language and Literature (programme FF, B-HS)
• French Language and Literature (programme FF, N-FI) (2)
• French language and literature (programme FF, N-FJ_) (3)
• French Language and Literature (programme FF, N-HS)
• French-language Translation (programme FF, N-HS)
• French-language Translation (programme FF, N-PT) (2)
• Translatology of French (programme FF, N-PMEJ_)
• Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in French Language and Literature (programme FF, N-FJU_) (3)
• Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in French Language and Literature (programme FF, N-SS) (2)

Course objectives

The aim of the course “Phonetics of French and Correction of Pronunciation” is to explain French pronunciation and its principles and offer hands-on practice of newly acquired knowledge in order to improve the students’ pronunciation.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the course, the student will:
- have an overview of the principles of French pronunciation
- be aware of typical pronunciation errors in the French language
- be able to use the acquired knowledge in practice and eliminate errors in his/her own pronunciation

Syllabus

• Practical exercises aimed at problematic phenomena of French pronunciation such as nasal vowels, front rounded vowels, open and closed vowels etc.
• Includes explanation of basic pronunciation principles, dictations, practice of tongue-twisters etc.

Literature

• DOHALSKÁ, Marie and Oľga SCHULZOVÁ. Fonetika francouzštiny. Vyd. 3., rozš. Praha: Karolinum, 2008, 236 s. ISBN 9788024614717. info
• FENCLOVÁ, Marie. Stručná korektivní fonetika francouzštiny: výklady, přehledy a cvičení. Vyd. 2. dopl. Plzeň: Západočeská univerzita v Plzni, 2010, 122 pp. ISBN 978-80-7043-928-9. info
• LÉON, Monique. Exercises systématigues de prononciation française. Paris: Hachette, 2003, 144 s. ISBN 2011552184. info
• LÉON, Pierre and Monique LÉON. Introduction à la phonétique corrective à l'usage des professeurs de français à l'étranger. Paris: Hachette/Larousse, 1964, 98 pp. info

Teaching methods

Explanation of basic concepts and principles of French pronunciation
Using acquired knowledge on practical correction-aimed exercises
Dictations
Tongue-twisters

Assessment methods

Compulsory attendance (max 2 missed classes permitted)
Completing the initial and the final recording (reading of a text)
Passing a dictation test
Final oral interview

Language of instruction

French

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Pouze pro studenty bc. studia od 3. semestru výše.

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