English - Introduction to English Pronunciation B2

Module SZ0417

This Module is offered by TUM Language Center.

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 SS 2022 (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
SS 2022	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 every semester.

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; voicing & consonants; the relationships between spelling and pronunciation and grammar and pronunciation; word level and sentence level stress; aspects of connected speech; introduction to intonation.

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. This course prepares students for the English Pronunciation C1 course.

Corresponds to B2 of the CER.

Preconditions

Students should have a minimum course entry level equivalent to CER B1/B2

Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature

Courses and Schedule

SS 2022 SS 2021 SS 2020 SS 2019 SS 2018 SS 2017 SS 2016 WS 2015/6 SS 2015 WS 2014/5

Type	SWS	Title	Lecturer(s)	Dates	Links
SE	2	English - Introduction to English Pronunciation B2	Schenk, T. Stapel, M.	dates in groups

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. Homework wil be assigned by the instructor.

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

Handouts and selected extracts from published sources will be used in the course. Key literature will be advised by the teacher and/ or listed in the course description.

Module Exam

Description of exams and course work

Performance, testing the learning outcomes specified in the module description, is examined using a cummulative portfolio of competence and action-oriented tasks by means of two assignments (each 25%) and two written assessments - a midterm exam and a final exam (each 25%). The assignments may consist of recording exercises in order to determine areas for improvement and to provide individual feedback.

Current exam dates

Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.

Title
Time	Location	Info	Registration
English - Introduction to English Pronunciation B2
Wed, 2023-02-08, 8:15 till 9:45		Dieser Termin ist der Abgabeschluss für die Prüfungsleistungen.	till 2023-01-15 (cancelation of registration till 2023-02-07)
Wed, 2023-02-08, 11:30 till 13:00		Dieser Termin ist der Abgabeschluss für die Prüfungsleistungen.	till 2023-01-15 (cancelation of registration till 2023-02-07)