Fonética Inglesa (45310) English Phonetics 6 ECTS. Second

Fonética Inglesa (45310)
English Phonetics
6 ECTS. Second Semester
Lecturer: María Victoria Guadamillas Gómez
Prerequisite: Intermediate English
Objective
The purpose of the course is to gain knowledge in theoretical and practical phonetics.
It integrates profound theoretical insights with practical applications in a learning
environment characterized by active student participation, both individually and in
groups.
Some of the specific objectives are:
1. Introduce phonetic and phonological English aspects
2. Introduce phonetics as an important part of second language acquisition
3. Analyze and compare the most important features of pronunciation in English.
Contents
The course consists of phonetics analysis, transcription and pronunciation
The production of speech sounds
The description and classification of speech sounds
Prosody and prosodic features: stress, rhythm and intonation
The transcription system
Intonation and text/discourse
After finishing the course the student will have basic knowledge about individual
sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation. Have knowledge of the
importance of phonetics when teaching a second language. The student will also learn
how to transcribe a written text.
Teaching disposition
Principal methods of instruction are lectures, discussions and practice. The design of
the module allows students to attend lectures, and take part in small discussion
groups. With the use of teaching cases, students will have opportunities to participate
in decision making and develop skills in structuring the necessary information.
Examination
A written term paper and two practices are required. Attendance in lectures and case
presentations are also mandatory to pass the course. Individual assignments will
amount to no less than 50 percent of the total course credits.
Students who do not pass the written examination will be offered a re-examination
opportunity in July.
Readings and other material
Alcaraz, E. y Moody, E (1976) Fonética inglesa para españoles. P.U. Alicante
Hancock,M. (2004) English Pronuntiation in Use. Cambridge University Press.
Mott, Brian (2000) English Phonetics and Phonology for Spanish Speakers. Edicions
Universitat de Barcelona
Roach,P. (1995). English Phonetics and Phonology. Cambridge University Press.