English - Introduction to English Pronunciation B2
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 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.
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
| 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.