Advanced Pronunciation ap 3
- 1. Pronunciation I I. Course Description This course combines theory and practice to help students incorporate actively pronunciation rules in their speech to sound more natural and fluent. Students will practice extensively the production of both consonant and vowel sounds in the English language. There will be an emphasis on the development of fluency and accuracy through conversation practice and production drills. II. General Objective Demonstrate mastery of the vowel and consonant systems in the English language to improve overall pronunciation and comprehensibility. III. Specific Objectives Produce all the main American English vowel sounds Recognize vowel and consonant sound phonemic symbols Spot and avoid common pronunciation mistakes Contrast troublesome vowel sounds Produce “exception” words Pronounce consonant sounds accurately Differentiate voiceless and voiced consonants Produce problematic consonants to avoid mistakes Apply the pronunciation rules for the past tenses Produce consonant clusters accurately IV. Contents Main vowel sounds of American English Vowel production Vowels followed by the /r/ sound Consonants in American English Voicing Vowel lengthening The /t/ sound and its variations Pronunciation of –ed ending in verbs in the simple past tense Consonant clusters Consonant contrasts Pronunciation I Outline / CDU / October 2011
- 2. Pronunciation I V. Methodology The eclectic methodology used in this course combines traditional drills and theory presentation with communication activities for the development of fluency as well as the accurate production and perception of sounds. Throughout the class, students are active participants. The educational leader facilitates the learning experiences by giving explanations, monitoring, and setting up group work, production practices and communication tasks. VI. Resources Pronunciation i-Aids (Selected Online Resources for CCCN Students) Computer Lab Interactive whiteboards Textbook audio CDs http://americanaccent.com/ http://www.betterenglish.org.ph/Pronunciation/Pronunciation.htm http://www.oupchina.com.hk/dict/phonetic/home.html http://www.learnersdictionary.com/pronex/pronex.htm VII. Evaluation 3 Listening Quizzes 30% 2 Written Quizzes 20% 2 Oral Exams 25% Reading Assignment 5% Oral Presentation 20% VIII. Textbook Material provided by your instructor. Institutional Mission: To be leaders in innovative language teaching and in the fostering of cross-cultural experiences. Pronunciation I Outline / CDU / October 2011