Course title |
English Pronunciationfor Communication |
Course Code |
0210178 / 0210179 |
Course Level |
1 |
Academic Session |
1st/ 2ndSemester |
Credit Points |
4 |
Notional Hours |
36 |
Teaching Hours |
36 |
Aims
This course is intended to help Chinese EFL students to improve their English pronunciation, including such elements as the correct pronunciation of individual phonemes and words in English as well as the rhythmic patterns of the English language and patterns and functions of English intonation, so that the students will be able to communicate more effectively with appropriate pronunciation and intonation.
Learning Outcomes
1. English phonemes: correct discrimination and pronunciation
2. Stress of English words and sentences: basic rules and functions;
3. English rhythmic patterns: basic features and functions;
4. English intonation: structures, functions and use
Teaching and Learning
Lecture and presentations by the lecturer will be integrated with students centered in-class activities including tasks and exercises, independent, group and pair work. A number of therapy instructions will be given individually.
Assessment
Assessment Type |
Weighing Factor |
Pass Mark |
Description |
Attendance |
10% |
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Coursework |
20% |
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Discrimination of phonemes and the meaning of sentences, marking of the prominence and intonation of sentences, etc., including classroom performance. |
Examination |
70% |
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Oral exam: Reading of short passages and dialogues, oral interview, etc. |
Basic Reading List
1. Wang, Guizhen. An English Pronunciation Course; Higher Education Press, Beijing, 2000 .
(10) References:
2. Gimson, A.C.,An Introduction to Pronunciation of English, London:Arhold, 1970.
3. O'Connor, J. D. Better English Pronunciation, Cambridge University Press, 1967.
4. Wang, Guizhen. English Pronunciation & Intonation Practice.Higher Education Press, Beijing, 1996.
5. Wang, Guizhen. English Phonemes and their Pronunciation. Zhongshan University Press, 1998.
6. Hancock, M. English Pronunciation in Use Cambridge University Press, 2003