IAJ01 Phonetics and Phonology 1A - AJ

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Petra Pašalov (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Barbora Veselá (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Žaneta Voldánová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Zavadilová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Šárka Dohnalová (assistant)
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
IAJ01/OS01: Fri 20. 9. 8:00–11:50 učebna 56, Sat 12. 10. 8:00–11:50 učebna 64, Fri 1. 11. 8:00–11:50 učebna 56, E. Zavadilová
IAJ01/OS02: Fri 18. 10. 8:00–11:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Sat 26. 10. 8:00–11:50 učebna 12, Fri 15. 11. 8:00–11:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), E. Zavadilová
IAJ01/01: Wed 16:00–17:50 učebna 5, Ž. Voldánová
IAJ01/02: Thu 18:00–19:50 učebna 12, Ž. Voldánová
IAJ01/03: Thu 13:00–14:50 učebna 12, P. Pašalov
IAJ01/04: Tue 10:00–11:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), P. Pašalov
IAJ01/05: Mon 11:00–12:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), P. Pašalov
Prerequisites
NOW( IAJ02 Language Practice 1A - AJ )
level 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 transcription and to pronounce sounds in native-like way. Students are also trained to transcribe heard and seen text, 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.
Learning outcomes
The student: - is able to transcribe basic words and phrases; - is able to read transcription and to pronounce sounds based on IPA; - is able to transfer classroom materials to the primary school environment - is able to self-study and reflect on her/his pronunciation Learning about phonetics and phonology can help students become better pronunciation models, get familiar with teaching English pronunciation and prepare better for possible opportunities of teaching English to their future pupils.
Syllabus
  • Topics: 1. Phonemic chart 2. Vowels 3. Diphthongs 4. Consonants 5. Word stress 6. Linking 7. Poems and how to prepare reading these 8. Jazz Chants and how to create them 9. Children´s books and how to prepare reading these 10. How to transfer our classroom materials to the primary school environment
Literature
    recommended literature
  • HANCOCK, Mark. English Pronunciation In Use: Elementary. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007. ISBN 978-0-340-95877-3. info
  • OAKLANDOVÁ, Gabriela. A workbook of English pronunciation for teachers. 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2004, 60 s. ISBN 8021035188. info
  • VAUGHAN-REES, Michael. Test your pronunciation. Essex: Penguin English, 2002, 90 s. ISBN 058246904X. info
  • GRAHAM, Carolyn. Jazz chants for children. Illustrated by Anna Veltfort. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1979, xi, 84. ISBN 0195024966. info
    not specified
  • WELLS, J. C. Longman pronunciation dictionary. 3rd ed. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited, 2008, xxxvii, 92. ISBN 9781405881173. info
  • HEWINGS, Martin. English pronunciation in use : self-study and classroom use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007, 192 s. ISBN 9780521619608. info
Teaching methods
Pairwork and group work, homestudy, drills, individual projects, one-to-one consultations, observations.
Assessment methods
Requirements: 1) reading progress - 2x (1 - try out; 2 - min 80%) 2) vocabulary cards - words that you found you had learnt wrong (min 20) 3) test (min 70%)
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
Interaktivní osnova (kombinované studium): https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/ped/podzim2024/IAJk01/index-oBMXRy.qwarp AI: In the course, the use of AI is permitted for learning but not for cheating. It is acceptable to use AI for brainstorming ideas, basic proofreading, and suggestions for improvement. It is unacceptable to have a text generated, translated or reformulated. Remember to acknowledge all innovative ideas that are not yours. For generated ideas, use in-text citations. At the end of each assignment, state how you worked/did not work with AI. When in doubt, consult your teacher.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2023.
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