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Syllabus, valid from 2015-08-30

Syllabus, valid from 2015-08-30

Title

Phonetics

Swedish title

Phonetics

Course code

EN220L

Credits

7.5 credits

Grading scale

UA / Excellent (A), Very Good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Pass (E) or Fail (U)

Language of instruction

English

Decision-making body

Faculty of Culture and Society

Syllabus approval date

2015-05-27

Syllabus valid from

2015-08-30

Level

Basic level

Entry requirements

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Progression level

G1N

Progression level in relation to degree requirements

The course can normally be included as part of a general degree at undergraduate level.

Course contents

Phonetics is an introduction to phonetics and phonology, applied especially to English but with application to any language, producing not only increased awareness of the sound of various accents, but also introducing students to the seminal importance of the notion of difference in the study of language.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
After finishing the module, the student:
  • understands the basic principles of phonetics and phonology, in general but also in particular in relation to English;
  • will be able to recognize and use standard descriptive terminology for phonetics and English phonology;
  • will be able to identify and describe some non-standard varieties of spoken English;
  • will understand and be able to use the standard terminology employed to describe metre and other sound patterning in English poetry (rhyme, assonance etc),;
  • knows the International Phonetic Alphabet
Skills and ability
After finishing the module, the student:
  • can analyse the structure of English phonology;
  • can speak English in an accent that is understood by a majority of English speakers in Europe;
  • demonstrates ability to work to agreed timetables, manage workloads, and meet deadlines
Critical skills and approach
After finishing the module, the student:
  • is able to reflect critically on the role of English pronunciation in contemporary society from perspectives of gender, class, education, group membership etc;
  • can think critically about the way any accent of English - including his or her own - facilitates or impedes communication, and inevitably arouses prejudice either positive or negative;
  • understands the notion of significant difference, central to any understanding of phonology, and central too to any understanding of the notion of shared culture. Understands too that what is “natural” in the production of one language may not be in another

Learning activities

Learning activities are lectures, seminars, and self-study.

Assessment

Phonetics is examined by an exam (5 credits) and a paper (2.5 credits) defended in an oral examination.

Course literature and other study material

Rogerson-Revell, Pamela. English Phonology and Pronunciation Teaching. Continuum, 2011. ISBN 978-0-8264-2403-7

Course evaluation

All students are offered an opportunity to give oral and written feedback at the end of the course. A summary of the results will be made available in the school's web-pages.
Student participation takes place through the course council.