English - Introduction to English Pronunciation
Module SZ0417
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of WS 2015/6 (current)
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | |
|---|---|
| WS 2015/6 | WS 2012/3 |
Basic Information
SZ0417 is a semester module in English language at Bachelor’s level and Master’s level which is offered irregularly.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Catalogue of language courses as soft-skill courses
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 h | 30 h | 3 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
The course will cover the following aspects of English pronunciation: Production of Speech Sounds; Short Vowels; Long Vowels ; Diphthongs & Triphthongs; Voicing & Consonants; The Phoneme and Allophones; Fricatives & Affricates; Nasals and Other Consonants; The Syllable; Strong & Weak Syllables; Stress in Simple Words; Complex Word Stress; Aspects of Connected Speech; Introduction to Intonation.
We will also work on aspects of pronunciation related to students’ first language, such as specific transfer issues from e.g. Chinese/German/Spanish/etc. We will also briefly examine some of the different varieties of spoken English (including US Englishes, Australian Englishes, British Englishes, etc.).
We will also work on aspects of pronunciation related to students’ first language, such as specific transfer issues from e.g. Chinese/German/Spanish/etc. We will also briefly examine some of the different varieties of spoken English (including US Englishes, Australian Englishes, British Englishes, etc.).
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this module, students’ pronunciation of English will have improved in accuracy and they will have developed a better understanding of the production and linking of English sounds and of basic English phonetics and phonology. Their speech will be show greater fluency and accuracy of intonation, especially when speaking on topics of special interest and daily necessity.
Preconditions
Students should have a minimum course entry level equivalent to CER B1/B2
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 2 | English - Introduction to English Pronunciation B2 | Burger, D. | dates in groups |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Via short lectures at the start of each session and accompanying exercises, the course will provide students with a foundation in English phonetics and phonology in order to enable them to identify and analyse areas of weakness and improve pronunciation. Class work will incorporate active discussion of theoretical aspects of pronunciation based on the reading material together with practical exercises to improve actual production in pairs, groups and individually. There will be reading homework each week and some written exercises.
Media
Powerpoint presentations to accompany lectures; Printed handouts; Audio and video recordings from a variety of sources; Written and spoken exercises from a variety of sources
Literature
Roach, Peter. English Phonetics and Phonology: A Practical Course. Cambridge University Press (4th Edition)
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
Final assessment is based on class participation and completion of homework assignments (10%), on course oral assessment (15% of final grade), a mid-Semester written exam (25% of final grade) and a final written exam (50% of final grade). Duration of the final examination: 60 minutes.
The homework assignments and exams allow students to demonstrate comprehension of learned features of English pronunciation and to assess levels of improvement in recognizing and producing them in various learning and communicative contexts.
The homework assignments and exams allow students to demonstrate comprehension of learned features of English pronunciation and to assess levels of improvement in recognizing and producing them in various learning and communicative contexts.