1.1 Explain the movement and functions of speech organs. 1.2 Compare and contrast English consonants and vowels using relevant phonetic terms. 1.3 Identify the components of a syllable and the rules used for syllabification. 1.4 List the features of stressed syllables and types of stress. 1.5 Recognize various aspects of connected speech. 1.6 Discuss different functions of intonation and describe intonation patterns and their uses. 2.1 Use appropriate phonetic terminology to describe various consonants and vowels. 2.2 Distinguish basic differences between American and British accents. 2.3 Analyze syllable structure and divide given words into syllables. 2.4 Assign correct word stress. 2.5 Illustrate phonetic changes occurring in connected speech. 2.6 Determine the suitable intonation pattern for a given utterance. 3.1 Transcribe vowel and consonant sounds using IPA symbols. 3.2 Draw diagrams of syllable structures and divide words into syllables. 3.3 Demonstrate appropriate phonetic notations to indicate stress and intonation patterns. 3.4 Comment on different English accents, particularly British and American. 3.5 Assess pronunciation errors by non-native speakers. 3.6 Predict changes in pronunciation taking place in connected speech. 4.1 Interpret IPA symbols and different phonetic notations. 4.2 Produce correct pronunciation of English words and phrases. 4.3 Integrate appropriate phonetic terminology in discussions and academic writing. 4.4 Demonstrate their use of the features of connected speech in producing smooth utterances. 4.5 Write a short term paper elaborating on a phonetic topic of their choice. 4.6 Give an oral presentation on a selected topic relevant to phonetics.
Humanities Department
Carr, P. (2013). English phonetics and phonology: An introduction. Wiley-Blackwell Publishers.
| content serial | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation and introduction to course |
| 2 | Chapter 1 and 2: English Consonants - Place of Articulation/ Practice and exercises on place of articulation |
| 3 | Chapter 1 and 2: English Consonants - Manner of Articulation/ Practice and exercises on manner of articulation |
| 4 | Chapter 3: English Vowels – Short Vowels/ Practice and exercises on short vowels |
| 5 | Chapter 4: English Vowels – Long Vowels and Diphthongs/ Practice and exercises on long vowels and diphthongs |
| 6 | Chapter 7- Part 1: The Syllable/ Practice and exercises on syllables |
| 7 | Chapter 7 – Part 1: The Syllable (Cont’d)/ Seventh week assessment |
| 8 | Chapter 7- Part 2: Consonant Clusters/ Practice and exercises on consonant clusters |
| 9 | Chapter 8: Rhythm and Word Stress in English/ Practice and exercises on rhythm and stress |
| 10 | Sentence stress and weak forms/ Practice and exercises on sentence stress and weak forms |
| 11 | Aspects of Connected Speech (Linking – Assimilation – Elision)/ Practice and exercises on aspects of connected speech |
| 12 | Chapter 10: English Intonation/ Practice and exercises on English intonation + 12th week assessment |
| 13 | Chapter 10 (Cont’d): English Intonation/ Further practice and exercises on English intonation |
| 14 | Presentations + Assignment submission |
| 15 | Assignment discussion and feedback/ Practice and exercises on course items |
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