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English PronunciationLaajuus (1 cr)

Code: KE00BX35

Credits

1 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Samu Lattu

Objective

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- describe the phonetic features of English
- understand the effects and importance of intonation and stress
- apply intonation and stress in their own speech
- know the phonemes of English and how to practice pronunciation independently
- understand and identify the differences between various accents and dialects of English.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 30.03.2025

Timing

03.03.2025 - 20.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Samu Lattu
Groups
  • KKIE24LUTH
  • KKIE24LABH

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- describe the phonetic features of English
- understand the effects and importance of intonation and stress
- apply intonation and stress in their own speech
- know the phonemes of English and how to practice pronunciation independently
- understand and identify the differences between various accents and dialects of English.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Students will study the course material independently and submit assignments through Moodle. The course will require students to record their speech and to submit it to Moodle.

This is a HopOn-course: enrollment is possible after the start of the course until just a couple weeks before the end of the course. Enrollments are controlled every Monday, starting with the first Monday after the course is set to open.

Timing and attendance

Online course, no attendance requirements.

Learning material and recommended literature

All of the study material is provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

Online learning through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The course assignments can be submitted at any time during the duration of the course, and the students may set their own deadlines. Grading takes place on specific weeks throughout the semester.

Contents

Phonetic features of English
Syllable stress
Sentence stress
Intonation
Dialects

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

There are no prerequisites for the course. The assumed level of proficiency is B2.

Assessment criteria

Assessment will take place on a scale of pass/fail. The students need to complete all of the required assignments satisfactorily in order to pass the course.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 09.02.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 02.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Samu Lattu
Groups
  • KKIE24LUTH
  • KKIE24LABH

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- describe the phonetic features of English
- understand the effects and importance of intonation and stress
- apply intonation and stress in their own speech
- know the phonemes of English and how to practice pronunciation independently
- understand and identify the differences between various accents and dialects of English.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Students will study the course material independently and submit assignments through Moodle. The course will require students to record their speech and to submit it to Moodle.

This is a HopOn-course: enrollment is possible after the start of the course until just a couple weeks before the end of the course. Enrollments are controlled every Monday, starting with the first Monday after the course is set to open.

Timing and attendance

Online course, no attendance requirements.

Learning material and recommended literature

All of the study material is provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

Online learning through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The course assignments can be submitted at any time during the duration of the course, and the students may set their own deadlines. Grading takes place on specific weeks throughout the semester.

Contents

Phonetic features of English
Syllable stress
Sentence stress
Intonation
Dialects

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

There are no prerequisites for the course. The assumed level of proficiency is B2.

Assessment criteria

Assessment will take place on a scale of pass/fail. The students need to complete all of the required assignments satisfactorily in order to pass the course.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 17.11.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 08.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

30 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Samu Lattu
Groups
  • KKIE24LUTH
  • KKIE24LABH

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- describe the phonetic features of English
- understand the effects and importance of intonation and stress
- apply intonation and stress in their own speech
- know the phonemes of English and how to practice pronunciation independently
- understand and identify the differences between various accents and dialects of English.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Students will study the course material independently and submit assignments through Moodle. The course will require students to record their speech and to submit it to Moodle.

Enrollments are controlled every Monday, starting with the first Monday after the course is set to open.

THE COURSE IS PRESENTLY FULL. Further enrollments are entered onto a waiting list. You will be informed should more seats become available.

Timing and attendance

Online course, no attendance requirements.

Learning material and recommended literature

All of the study material is provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

Online learning through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The course assignments can be submitted at any time during the duration of the course, and the students may set their own deadlines. Grading takes place on specific weeks throughout the semester.

Contents

Phonetic features of English
Syllable stress
Sentence stress
Intonation
Dialects

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

There are no prerequisites for the course. The assumed level of proficiency is B2.

Assessment criteria

Assessment will take place on a scale of pass/fail. The students need to complete all of the required assignments satisfactorily in order to pass the course.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 15.12.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Matti Mäkelä
Groups
  • KKIE24LUTH
  • KKIE24LABH

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- describe the phonetic features of English
- understand the effects and importance of intonation and stress
- apply intonation and stress in their own speech
- know the phonemes of English and how to practice pronunciation independently
- understand and identify the differences between various accents and dialects of English.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Independent online course. Students will study the course material and submit assignments through Moodle. The material includes exercises on the phonemes (sounds), rhythm and intonation, as well as examples of different varieties of English (e.g. American vs British English).

Timing and attendance

Autumn term 2024. Online course, no attendance requirements.

Learning material and recommended literature

All of the study material is provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

Online learning through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The course assignments can be submitted at any time during the duration of the course, and the students may set their own deadlines. Grading takes place on specific weeks throughout the semester.

Contents

Phonetic features of English
Syllable stress
Sentence stress
Intonation
Dialects

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

There are no prerequisites for the course. The assumed level of proficiency is B2.

Assessment criteria

Assessment will take place on a scale of pass/fail. The students need to complete all of the required assignments satisfactorily in order to pass the course.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the objectives of the course and does not master the contents of the course.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

The student has reached the objectives of the course and masters the contents of the course on an acceptable level.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 31.03.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 21.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

30 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Samu Lattu
Groups
  • KKIE23LABH
  • KKIE23LUTH

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- describe the phonetic features of English
- understand the effects and importance of intonation and stress
- apply intonation and stress in their own speech
- know the phonemes of English and how to practice pronunciation independently
- understand and identify the differences between various accents and dialects of English.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Students will study the course material independently and submit assignments through Moodle. The course will require students to record their speech and to submit it to Moodle.

Timing and attendance

Online course, no attendance requirements.

Learning material and recommended literature

All of the study material is provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

Online learning through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The course assignments can be submitted at any time during the duration of the course, and the students may set their own deadlines. Grading takes place on specific weeks throughout the semester.

Contents

Phonetic features of English
Syllable stress
Sentence stress
Intonation
Dialects

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

There are no prerequisites for the course. The assumed level of proficiency is B2.

Assessment criteria

Assessment will take place on a scale of pass/fail. The students need to complete all of the required assignments satisfactorily in order to pass the course.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 31.03.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 21.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

30 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Samu Lattu
Groups
  • KKIE23LABH
  • KKIE23LUTH

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- describe the phonetic features of English
- understand the effects and importance of intonation and stress
- apply intonation and stress in their own speech
- know the phonemes of English and how to practice pronunciation independently
- understand and identify the differences between various accents and dialects of English.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Students will study the course material independently and submit assignments through Moodle. The course will require students to record their speech and to submit it to Moodle.

Timing and attendance

Online course, no attendance requirements.

Learning material and recommended literature

All of the study material is provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

Online learning through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The course assignments can be submitted at any time during the duration of the course, and the students may set their own deadlines. Grading takes place on specific weeks throughout the semester.

Contents

Phonetic features of English
Syllable stress
Sentence stress
Intonation
Dialects

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

There are no prerequisites for the course. The assumed level of proficiency is B2.

Assessment criteria

Assessment will take place on a scale of pass/fail. The students need to complete all of the required assignments satisfactorily in order to pass the course.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 19.11.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 10.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

30 - 120

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Samu Lattu
Groups
  • KKIE23LABH
  • KKIE23LUTH

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- describe the phonetic features of English
- understand the effects and importance of intonation and stress
- apply intonation and stress in their own speech
- know the phonemes of English and how to practice pronunciation independently
- understand and identify the differences between various accents and dialects of English.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Students will study the course material independently and submit assignments through Moodle. The course will require students to record their speech and to submit it to Moodle.

Timing and attendance

Online course, no attendance requirements.

Learning material and recommended literature

All of the study material is provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

Online learning through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The course assignments can be submitted at any time during the duration of the course, and the students may set their own deadlines. Grading takes place on specific weeks throughout the semester.

Contents

Phonetic features of English
Syllable stress
Sentence stress
Intonation
Dialects

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

There are no prerequisites for the course. The assumed level of proficiency is B2.

Assessment criteria

Assessment will take place on a scale of pass/fail. The students need to complete all of the required assignments satisfactorily in order to pass the course.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 10.04.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 105

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
  • Further education, Language and Culture Studies
Teachers
  • Samu Lattu
Groups
  • KKIE22LUTH
  • KLPRTK23
  • KKIE22LABH

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- describe the phonetic features of English
- understand the effects and importance of intonation and stress
- apply intonation and stress in their own speech
- know the phonemes of English and how to practice pronunciation independently
- understand and identify the differences between various accents and dialects of English.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Students will study the course material independently and submit assignments through Moodle. The course will require students to record their speech and to submit it to Moodle.

Timing and attendance

Online course, no attendance requirements.

Learning material and recommended literature

All of the study material is provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

Online learning through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The course assignments can be submitted at any time during the duration of the course, and the students may set their own deadlines. Grading takes place on specific weeks throughout the semester.

Contents

Phonetic features of English
Syllable stress
Sentence stress
Intonation
Dialects

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

There are no prerequisites for the course. The assumed level of proficiency is B2.

Assessment criteria

Assessment will take place on a scale of pass/fail. The students need to complete all of the required assignments satisfactorily in order to pass the course.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

02.05.2022 - 06.09.2022

Timing

05.09.2022 - 18.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Riitta Gröhn
  • Matti Mäkelä
Groups
  • KKIE22LUTH
  • KKIE22LABH

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- describe the phonetic features of English
- understand the effects and importance of intonation and stress
- apply intonation and stress in their own speech
- know the phonemes of English and how to practice pronunciation independently
- understand and identify the differences between various accents and dialects of English.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Students will study the course material independently and submit assignments through Moodle.

Timing and attendance

Period 1 and 2, autumn term 2022. Online course, no attendance requirements.

Learning material and recommended literature

All of the study material is provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

Online learning through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The course assignments can be submitted at any time during the duration of the course, and the students may set their own deadlines. Grading takes place on specific weeks throughout the semester.

Contents

Phonetic features of English
Syllable stress
Sentence stress
Intonation
Dialects

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

There are no prerequisites for the course. The assumed level of proficiency is B2.

Assessment criteria

Assessment will take place on a scale of pass/fail. The students need to complete all of the required assignments satisfactorily in order to pass the course.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the objectives of the course and does not master the contents of the course.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

The student has reached the objectives of the course and masters the contents of the course on an acceptable level.

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 31.03.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 24.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielikeskus (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Language studies LUT
Teachers
  • Samu Lattu
Groups
  • KKIE21LUTH
  • KKIE21LABH

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- describe the phonetic features of English
- understand the effects and importance of intonation and stress
- apply intonation and stress in their own speech
- know the phonemes of English and how to practice pronunciation independently
- understand and identify the differences between various accents and dialects of English.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Students will study the course material independently and submit assignments through Moodle. The course will require students to record their speech and to submit it to Moodle.

Timing and attendance

Online course, no attendance requirements.

Learning material and recommended literature

All of the study material is provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

Online learning through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The course assignments can be submitted at any time during the duration of the course, and the students may set their own deadlines. Grading takes place on specific weeks throughout the semester.

Contents

Phonetic features of English
Syllable stress
Sentence stress
Intonation
Dialects

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

There are no prerequisites for the course. The assumed level of proficiency is B2.

Assessment criteria

Assessment will take place on a scale of pass/fail. The students need to complete all of the required assignments satisfactorily in order to pass the course.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the objectives of the course or has not submitted all of the assignments or has not mastered the contents of the course.

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

The student has reached the objectives of the course, has completed all of the required assignments to satisfaction and masters the contents of the course on an acceptable level.