PPClass. Week 1. Sept 2-5
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In this entry you will find:
1. Course description (syllabus)
2. Course Outline
3. Homework instructions
1. SYLLABUS - HU, English Department
English Phonetics and Pronunciation. Syllabus
Fall Semester 2008
English Phonetics and Pronunciation. Syllabus
Fall Semester 2008
Good pronunciation is essential for effective communication. Without adequate pronunciation skills the learner's ability to communicate is severely limited, no matter how good his or her control of English grammar and vocabulary might be.
The goal of this class is realistic: not to get you that impossible 'perfect' (native-like) pronunciation but to help you develop functional intelligibility, communicability, increased self-confidence, and the ability to self-monitor and self-improve your speech. In plain words, this class should enable you to speak English that is easy to understand and it will also improve your listening comprehension ability.
To get the most out of this class, your full intellectual involvement and hard work are a must! On my part, I will not simply correct your mistakes, but rather be your 'speech coach' who supplies, models, offers suggestions and constructive feedback, sets high standards, provides a wide variety of practice opportunities, and overall supports and encourages you to speak the best English you possibly can. Since your class is big, peer correction and group interactions are essential.
Each weekly 3-hour session has a theoretical part which introduces topics related to the English phonetics and pronunciation, and a practical part in which you practice what you have learned.
TEXTBOOK: None! Relevant handouts will be provided and lectures posted on the blog.
TEXTBOOK: None! Relevant handouts will be provided and lectures posted on the blog.
EVALUATION:
Attendance: 10 %
Attendance: 10 %
Participation and Homework =20%
Mid-term Written Exam 10%
Final Written: 20%
Mid-term Oral (Recorded Speech):20%
Final Oral (Recorded Speech): 20%
RULES
1. Regular attendance is expected. You are allowed one absence per semester for emergency case. If you are sick, you need to call or send an email before the class and later provide a doctor’s note. If you are absent (A) more than 5 times you will fail this class. If you are late twice, this will count as one Absent. 2. PLEASE REMEMBER THIS FORMULA: *K+K= A; **C+C=Absentee!
*Use of Korean in class is NOT allowed. Each time you use Korean, you and your partner or group will get a “K” penalty; two “K’s” will get you one Absent (A).
**Use of cell phones is not allowed. Two “C”s will get you an Absent
Please, remember these two formulas: K+K = A and C + C = Absentee
1. Regular attendance is expected. You are allowed one absence per semester for emergency case. If you are sick, you need to call or send an email before the class and later provide a doctor’s note. If you are absent (A) more than 5 times you will fail this class. If you are late twice, this will count as one Absent. 2. PLEASE REMEMBER THIS FORMULA: *K+K= A; **C+C=Absentee!
*Use of Korean in class is NOT allowed. Each time you use Korean, you and your partner or group will get a “K” penalty; two “K’s” will get you one Absent (A).
**Use of cell phones is not allowed. Two “C”s will get you an Absent
Please, remember these two formulas: K+K = A and C + C = Absentee
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2. COURSE OUTLINE
Week 1, Sept 2/5
General Introduction to the course; Pronunciation as determined by biological, socio-cultural and personality factors; the role of the native language
General Introduction to the course; Pronunciation as determined by biological, socio-cultural and personality factors; the role of the native language
Week 2, Sept 9/12
Common English Spelling Rules; Differences between North-American and British Pronunciation (and spelling)
Common English Spelling Rules; Differences between North-American and British Pronunciation (and spelling)
Week 3, Sept 16/19
English Consonants I
Week 4, Sept 23/26
English Consonants II
English Consonants II
*Week 5, Sept 29, Oct 3
No Night Class due to a holiday; Day Class Cancelled; Make up classes for both on Week 16, Dec. 16/19
No Night Class due to a holiday; Day Class Cancelled; Make up classes for both on Week 16, Dec. 16/19
Week 6, Oct 7/10
English Vowels I
English Vowels I
Week 7, Oct. 14/17
English Vowels II
Week 8, Oct 21/24
Written Mid-term Exam; Submission of 1st Recorded Material
Written Mid-term Exam; Submission of 1st Recorded Material
Week 9, Oct 28/31
English Sounds in Context
**Week 10, Nov 4/6
Grammatical Endings (Inflectional Morphology)
English Sounds in Context
**Week 10, Nov 4/6
Grammatical Endings (Inflectional Morphology)
Week 11, Nov 11/14
The shape of English Words; Word Stress and Vowel Reduction
The shape of English Words; Word Stress and Vowel Reduction
Week 12, Nov 18/21
Connected Speech I (Stress, Rhythm, Intonation)
Connected Speech I (Stress, Rhythm, Intonation)
Week 13, Nov 25/28
Connected Speech II (Prominence and Intonation in Discourse)
Connected Speech II (Prominence and Intonation in Discourse)
Week 14, Dec. 2/5
Common Pronunciation Mistakes among Korean Speakers of English I
Common Pronunciation Mistakes among Korean Speakers of English I
Week 15, Dec 9/12
Common Pronunciation Mistakes II; Final Exam Preparation; Submission of 2nd Recorded Material
Common Pronunciation Mistakes II; Final Exam Preparation; Submission of 2nd Recorded Material
Week 16, Dec 16/19
Final Written Exam
NOTE: Please bear in mind that the above is the general course outline. Depending on the specific needs of a class, the actual curriculum might differ from the suggested one.
Final Written Exam
NOTE: Please bear in mind that the above is the general course outline. Depending on the specific needs of a class, the actual curriculum might differ from the suggested one.
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3. HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK (the week of Sept.9/12)
Your homework has two parts: 1. written, either clearly handwritten or typed, and 2. recorded.
Step 1: following the cues below, write a short introduction of yourself, 15 -20 sentences.
Step 2: read your introduction aloud and record your reading in the mp3 format. Try to read in your best English! Submit in class both your mp3 file and your written introduction. Don't forget to write your name and the class you are attending, e.g. "PP Day"
Cues:
1. name, telephone number, email (don't read telephone number and email, just include them in your written homework)
2. English name, if you have it, and why you chose it
3. your major, year of university study, favourite subject at university
4. How do you come to school (bus, subway, on foot0) and how long does it take you?
4. How do you come to school (bus, subway, on foot0) and how long does it take you?
5. hobbies or interests?
6. free time: what do you do?
7. movie genre you like and/or favourite movie in English
8. vacation: how do you usually spend it
9. travel: where have you travelled and/or where would you like to travel
10. food: what do you like and dislike
11. What is the most difficult aspect of English pronunciation for you
12. other (free topic, if you want)
Example:
Name: B. T.
Class: PP Day and Night
INTRODUCTION
My name is Bianca. My hometown is Toronto, Canada. However, I have been living in Korea for six years and working at Hansung University for five years. My undergraduate majors were English, German and Education. I hold a Master's Degree in Comparative Literature. My favourite subject at school was literature. I am lucky to live on campus, so it takes me only two minutes on foot to get to work. On weekends I usually go hiking, and if I have free time on workdays, I like to read, surf the Internet, take care of my plants, or meet friends for movies or eating out. I love all kinds of movies but my favourite are human dramas about ordinary people who face difficult situations, like Million Dollar Baby. I travel a lot, and I have been to many places in Korea and many countries in the world, including North Korea. I enjoy ethnic food because it is fun to discover unusual flavours and ingredients. I can eat almost anything, but I don't like fried food, and I really hate liver. I think you will learn a lot in this class and I hope you will have fun in the process.
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