552.140 (21W) Pronunciation a

Wintersemester 2021/22

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First course session
12.10.2021 12:00 - 14:00 HS 2 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).

For further information regarding teaching on campus, please visit: https://www.aau.at/en/corona.
Lecturer
LV Nummer Südostverbund ENB01001UL
Course title german Pronunciation a
Type Course (continuous assessment course )
Course model Blended learning course
Online proportion 20%
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 18 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
possible language(s) of the assessment English
Course begins on 12.10.2021
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Time and place

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

On completing the course, students should be familiar with:

  • the phonemes of English 
  • intonation and other prosodic features 
  • word and sentence stress 
  • the (IPA) notation of the above and their realisation in a British standard 
  • connected-speech phenomena: linking, reduction, pausing

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Lecture, group work, individual work, lots of home practice, drama based approach.

Course content

The course aims to improve the students' (moderate RP, i.e. General British English) pronunciation skills by increasing awareness and providing concrete practice opportunities. An indispensable part of the course is provided by the students' individual, continual work.

Curricular registration requirements

Sufficient score on the Placement Test.

Literature

Hancock, Mark. 2003. English Pronunciation in Use (Intermediate). CUP. incl. 4 CDs. 

Hewings, Martin. 2007. English Pronunciation in Use (Advanced) CUP. incl. 4 CDs. 

Both volumes are available at the SAC - you do not have to buy a copy before our first meeting.

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

Continuous assessment, full presence mandatory. Written exam and recording are required by the end of the semester. Using resources other than those explicitly allowed will result in a failing grade.

Examination topic(s)

Exam: Elementary phonetics and phonology

Recording: A text prescribed by the lecturer

Model speech: Self selected or prescribed

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

Mastery of the 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: Language Studies (Compulsory subject)
      • ENB.001 Pronunciation ( 2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.140 Pronunciation a (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
    • Subject: Language Studies (Compulsory subject)
      • ENB.001 Pronunciation ( 2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.140 Pronunciation a (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 19W.2)
    • Subject: Language Studies (Compulsory subject)
      • ENB.001 Pronunciation ( 2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.140 Pronunciation a (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
    • Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Language (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Grundstudium Language I
        • 2.4 Pronunciation ( 0.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 552.140 Pronunciation a (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
            Absolvierung im 1., 2. Semester empfohlen

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2024
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2023/24
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2023
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.142 KS Pronunciation c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2022/23
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.142 KS Pronunciation c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2022
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.142 KS Pronunciation c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2021/22
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.142 KS Pronunciation c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2021
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.142 KS Pronunciation c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2020/21
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.142 KS Pronunciation c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.142 KS Pronunciation c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2019/20
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.142 KS Pronunciation c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.142 KS Pronunciation c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2018/19
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.142 KS Pronunciation c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2018
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.142 KS Pronunciation c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2017
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.142 KS Pronunciation c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2016/17
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.142 KS Pronunciation c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.142 KS Pronunciation c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2015/16
  • 552.140 KS Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.141 KS Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.142 KS Pronunciation c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2015
  • 551.122 KU Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 551.123 KU Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2014/15
  • 551.122 KU Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2014
  • 551.122 KU Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 551.123 KU Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2013/14
  • 551.122 KU Pronunciation a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 551.123 KU Pronunciation b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)