552.245 (20W) Topics in Applied Linguistics:Phonology

Wintersemester 2020/21

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First course session
06.10.2020 14:00 - 16:00 O.0.01 On Campus
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Overview

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to make changes to courses and examinations at short notice (e.g. cancellation of attendance-based courses and switching to online examinations).

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Lecturer
LV Nummer Südostverbund ENI01001UL
Course title german Topics in Applied Linguistics:Phonology
Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
Course model Blended learning course
Online proportion 49%
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 13 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
possible language(s) of the assessment English
Course begins on 06.10.2020
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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

Students have a clear grasp of the phonology of standard varieties of English. They can describe segmental and suprasegmental features of utterances and can use the IPA both receptively and productively. In addition, they have an understanding of principles of pronunciation teaching.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Lectures, group work, student assignments.

Course content

  • Speech sound production
  • Speech sounds
  • Consonants and Vowels
  • Sounds in language
  • The sounds of English (RP)
    • English consonants and vowels
    • Accents, variation
    • (Words, connected speech, rhythm,…)
  • Phonetic differences between English and German
  • Influences on pronunciation
  • Pronunciation Teaching
    • The place of pronunciation; goals, models, targets, teaching approaches, learner motivation

Curricular registration requirements

Introduction to Linguistics I and II

Literature

Celce-Murcia, Marianne; Donna M. Brinton & Janet M. Goodwin. 2010. (2nd ed.): Teaching Pronunciation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 

Cruttenden, Alan. 2014. Gimson's pronunciation of English.Eighth edition. New York: Routledge.

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Modified examination information (exceptional COVID-19 provisions)

In the case of compulsory distance classes, the exams will be conducted online.

Examination methodology

Participation in class (10%), presentation & assignments (30%), final exam (60%).

A passing grade on both the presentation and the final exam are required for an overall pass. 

Examination topic(s)

Topics covered in class.

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

Ability to reproduce and apply content covered in class. 

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 17W.2)
    • Subject: Topics in Linguistics I (Compulsory subject)
      • ENI.001 Topics in Applied Linguistics ( 2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.245 Topics in Applied Linguistics:Phonology (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
    • Subject: Topics in Linguistics I (Compulsory subject)
      • ENI.001 Topics in Applied Linguistics ( 2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.245 Topics in Applied Linguistics:Phonology (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 19W.2)
    • Subject: Topics in Linguistics I (Compulsory subject)
      • ENI.001 Topics in Applied Linguistics ( 2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.245 Topics in Applied Linguistics:Phonology (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
    • Subject: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Linguistics (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Aufbaustudium Linguistics
        • 4.4 Topics in Applied Linguistics ( 0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 552.245 Topics in Applied Linguistics:Phonology (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
            Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Sprachliches Grundstudium I
        • Listening I: Awareness and Proficiency ( 2.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 552.245 Topics in Applied Linguistics:Phonology (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
            Absolvierung im 1. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (ab 12W) (Compulsory subject)
      • Listening I: Awareness and Proficiency ( 0.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.245 Topics in Applied Linguistics:Phonology (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (ab 11W) (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Linguistics (ab 11W)
        • Topics in Linguistics ( 2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
          • 552.245 Topics in Applied Linguistics:Phonology (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2021
  • 552.245 PS Topics in Applied Linguistics: Phonetics and Phonology (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 552.245 PS Topics in Applied Linguistics: Phonology and Pronunciation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2019/20
  • 552.245 PS Topics in Applied Linguistics: Phonology (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 552.245 PS Topics in Applied Linguistics: Phonology and Pronunciation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.246 PS Topics in Applied Linguistics: Phonology and Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2018/19
  • 552.245 PS Topics in Applied Linguistics: The sounds of English (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2018
  • 552.245 PS Topics in Applied Linguistics: Phonology and Pronunciation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 552.245 PS Topics in Applied Linguistics: Phonology and Pronunciation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2017
  • 552.245 PS Topics in Applied Linguistics: Phonology and Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2016/17
  • 552.245 PS Topics in Applied Linguistics: Phonology and Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.246 PS Topics in Applied Linguistics: Phonology and Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 552.245 PS Topics in Applied Linguistics: Phonology and Pronunciation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.246 PS Topics in Applied Linguistics: Phonology and Pronunciation (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2015/16
  • 552.245 PS Topics in Applied Linguistics: Phonology and Pronunciation (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)