Course: English Phonetics

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Course title English Phonetics
Course code KAA/FOAN
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Podlipský Václav Jonáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Šimáčková Šárka, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Tentative syllabus: Learning the ropes (using the PCs and software). Articulation of English sounds. Inventory of English phonemes. Phonological rules affecting English consonants. Phonological rules affecting English vowels. Connected speech. Midterm review. Received Pronunciation and General American. London English. Scottish English. Southern Accent. Foreign-accented English.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Attendace - 18 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 5 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 52 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
1. Equip students with basic theoretical knowledge that will lead to a better understanding of the regularities of English pronunciation. 2. Develop practical competence of students. Emphasis is placed on improving their comprehension of English running speech. 3. Introduce basic differences between different varieties of English (Received Pronunciation. Estuary English. Cockney. Scottish English. General American. Southern US Accent.)
1. Students will gain basic a theoretical knowledge that will lead to a better understanding of the regularities of English pronunciation. 2. Students will improve their practical competence. Emphasis is placed on improving comprehension of English running speech. 3. Students will know the basic differences between main varieties of English (Received Pronunciation. Estuary English. Cockney. Scottish English. Irish English. General American. Southern US Accent.)
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge of phonetics is required.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student, Written exam

Achieving the minimal score. The score reflects * active attendance * home assignments * transcriptions made at home * a midterm test * a final test
Recommended literature
  • Brazil, D. (1994). Pronunciation for advanced learners of English.
  • Cruttenden, A. (2014). Gimson's Pronunciation of English.
  • Ladefoged, P. (2006). A Course in Phonetics.
  • Volín, J. (2003). IPA Based Transcription for Czech Students of English. Praha: Karolinum.
  • Wells, J.C. (1982). Accents of English.
  • Wells, J.C. Longman Pronunciation Dictionary.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2020) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2017) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English for Translators and Interpreters (2015) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2012) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2020) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -