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English Pronunciation (1 cr)

Code: KE00BX35-3006

General information


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