Kommunikativ fonetika sillabus

Approved by the decision of the meeting of

department of English Phonetics dated to

January 16^th, 2025 (Minutes # 5)

Phd. Associate prof. Khatira Gojayeva

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course title:	Communicative phonetics	Academic year/term:	Spring, 2025 (II term)
Course hours:	90 hours	Delivery mode: (Face to face/remote)	Face to face
Course credits:	7	Course instructor:
Course level/ Faculty	B1 level/ Faculty of English and French languages	Course instructor:
Group: Class time:	120b Tuesday,Thursday,Friday	Office hours	08:30-12:50
Course supervisor:	phd. Javahir Yagubova [email protected]	Course instructor’s MS Teams account:

COURSE OUTLINE

The Course is a pronunciation curriculum designed for the B1 students. The course begins with an overview of the characteristics of English pronunciation. It will help the nonnative speakers of English to acquire and master the articulatory skills of English phonemes and phoneme combinations focusing on different phonetic phenomena. It also includes the study of such phonetic units as stress, syllable and intonation. The Course will use theoretical materials, a variety of phonetic exercises, as well as pre-recorded samples.

FACE TO FACE LEARNING CONTEXT

This is an offline practical course in which pronunciation rules in English phonetics are presented by the instructor and practical exercises are done by the students both in and out of class. The students will have a chance to develop the articulatory skills of English phonemes and English intonation through a process of imitating native speakers. They will listen to recorded samples in and out of class, record their own voices and send them to their instructor to correct their pronunciation mistakes. After receiving the instructor’s feedback, the students should improve their pronunciation skills. The course covers 90 hours of classroom learning and meets three times a week which lasts 15 weeks.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

The course is open for students who have difficulties in pronouncing and understanding fluent English.

COURSE AIMS

The course aims at developing the students’ pronouncing skills in the following aspects:

● achieving proper pronunciation of different types of sentences;

● producing proper intonation modified due to certain phonetic rules;

● using appropriate forms of functional words (strong or weak);

● having an idea about English intonation and identifying the main nuclear tones;

● producing rhythmically appropriate sentences;

● understanding recordings sounded by an English speaker in British accent.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course the students will have

● identified the differences in intonation between English and their mother tongue;

● mastered the pronunciation features of the weak forms of functional words that make difficulty while listening to audio materials;

● analysed the features of sentence stress;

● demonstrated to use English stress-timed rhythm.

● applied proper intonation skills in different types of sentences;

● achieved proper pronunciation norms of English intonation;

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA

Assessment procedures and criteria

This section includes course-grading system. There will be continuous formative assessment throughout the module. The total of the students’ course grade is 100 points.

Course Grading: Mid-term 10 points

Offline class participation 20 points

Projects/Independent work 10 points

Attendance 10 points

Final Exam 50 points

Grading standard during the exam is as following:

● 91-100-----A

● 81-90------B

● 71-80------C

● 61-70------D

● 51-60------E

● 0-50-------F

Evaluation Components

Midterm:

Value: 10 points of pre-exam points

Due Date: See Course Schedule

Type: Control Test

Description: The test is a one-hour test that measures the students’ skills of transcribing the given materials.

Participation

Value: 20 points of pre-exam points

Due date: Daily

Type: Course will be held offline as a whole class

Description: All the students are expected to take part in the course

Final Exam/Assessment

Value: 50 % of final grade

Date: See Course Schedule

Length: 2 hours

Attendance Expectations

Students should attend all classes throughout the course. If a student misses more than 25 % of classes, he or she is supposed to fail an exam. Unexcused absences lower a class grade. Absences for which a medical or a court excuse is provided are recorded, but not figured in the attendance grade.

Participations

Participation includes logging in to class prepared and on time, taking part in ongoing class discussions, asking questions, contributing the students’ knowledge and insights in whatever form is appropriate, and striving to make all their contributions excellent. It includes doing the required listening and pronunciation for each class. All assignments for this course will be submitted electronically. Assignments will be submitted by the given deadline.

Note: Lateness or late work will hurt the students’ grade because it is an unnecessary interruption and because latecomers are likely to miss valuable information.

Independent work

Each student is expected to prepare one individual project related to one of the topics appointed by the syllabus. Topics are listed under:

1. Intonation and its functions

2. The main features of sentence stress

3. İntonation of different types of sentences

4. The use of simple nuclear tones

5. Phonetic analysis of a text

TEACHING AND LEARNING APPROACHES

The class will follow this outlined routine:

● use of technology and instructional resources

● watch the BBC learning English website

● listen and imitate the pre-recordings

● apply pronunciation skills on passages

● read rhythmical exercises

● chant work

Required Resources (Electronic/Downloads/Supplementary)

The class follows the lesson calendar presented on the back pages. During the course, the following books are being used:

1. Ann Baker. Ship or Sheep. Cambridge University Press, 2006

2. Babayev S., Qarayeva M. English Phonetics. Bakı, “Nurlan”, 2006

3. Brown G. Listening to Spoken English. M., 1987.

4. Jones D. Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary. Cambridge University Press, 2003 (16^th edition)

5. Mortimer C. Stress Time. Cambridge, 1978.

6. Mortimer C. Weak Forms. Cambridge , 1980

7. Peter Roach. English Phonetics and phonology. (A practical course) Cambridge University Press, 2000

8. Vassilyev V.A. English Phonetics. M., 1980.

9. Zeynalov F.H. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. Bakı, 2^nd edition, 2020

10. Zeynalov F.H. Supplement to the book “Practical English Phonetics”, 2^nd edition, 2020

11. Zeynalov F.H., Məmmədova Ə.O. Orthophonic exercises in English. Bakı, 1996

12. Zeynalov F.H., Hüseynova Z.Ə. Pronunciation and spelling in English. Bakı, 1996

13. Wells J.C. English Intonation. An introduction. Cambridge University Press, 2006

14. Аракин В.Д. Практический курс английского языка. Часть I,II, М, 2000,2001

TEACHING SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Special education ensures students with learning disabilities receive specialized instruction designed to meet their unique learning needs. To schedule an individual one to one meeting with the students with special needs the instructor talks about any challenges and questions they have about their progress in the course before jumping into current lesson. Besides, they are allowed to send their questions to the instructors and wait for the instructor to return their email. The instructor’s virtual office hours are given on the first page.

GETTING STUDENTS’ FEEDBACK.

Developing the teaching process is an essential task for the instructor. To achieve this goal he or she tries to get the students’ feedback, ask them for their opinions and involve them in the discussions about what goes on in the class. For this purpose at the end of the course the students are given questionnaire to find out what they think is most useful. Here are the questions:

1.What aspects of the course did you find more beneficial to your learning?

2. Did the course content align with your expectations?

3. Were the topics covered in the course relevant and engaging?

4. How effective were the teaching methods employed in the course (lectures, discussions, group activities, etc.)?

5. Were the instructional materials (e.g. slides, textbooks) helpful in understanding the concepts?

6. Did the assignments contribute to your understanding of the subject matter?

7. Were the grading criteria clear and fair?

8. How would you rate the instructor’s availability for questions and clarifications?

9.Did the classroom environment foster a positive and inclusive learning experience?

10. What were the main challenges you faced in the course?

11. How do you think the course could be improved for the future students?

12. Were the instructor’s explanations clear and easy to understand?

13. Were the resources (books, online materials) sufficient for your learning needs?

14. Did you feel supported in seeking additional help when needed?

15. Are there specific topics or areas you would like to see covered in future courses?

COURSE CALENDAR

week	Hrs	Module/Unit/Chapter	Module outcomes		Source	Delivery mode
I 17-21 Feb	2	Revision of the old material. (Word stress) New material: Sentence stress.	By the end of this module students are able to: ● analyze the characteristic features of sentence stress ● consider what is implied under “intonation”		Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p:134. BBC Learning English. Sentence Stress.	Face to face
	2	Phonetic exercises for the pronunciation skills of the sentence stress. “Visitors” (analysis)	● determine the stressed and unstressed words in a sentence ● apply the rules of sentence stress in the sentences		1. Zeynalov F. 2. Practical English Phonetics. 3. Book II. p. 30 4. ex. 1, 2. Ship or Sheep. p3. A₇, p.8 A₁₄, p. 12. A₂₁	Face to face
	2	Exceptions to the General Rule (1) Further Work on the LLC	● analyze the cases when stressed words become unstressed		Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p. 134	Face to face
II 24-28 Feb	2	Practical Work on the exercises regarding to the exceptions to General Rule. Further Work on the LLC		● manage to use sentence stress in different types of sentences	Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book II.p.32 ex. 7, 8, 9,10 Ship or Sheep. p. 17. A ₃₂ (a), p. 18. A ₃₄. p. 24. A ₄₅(a) p.30. A₅₄ (a)	Face to face
II 24-28 Feb	2	Exceptions to the General Rule (2). Further Work on the LLC		● determine the cases when unstressed words become stressed	Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p.135.	Face to face

		2	Phonetic Exercises on the use of exceptions to the General Rule 2. Further Work on the LLC.		● improve articulatory skills practicing the exercises		Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. p. 30. ex. 4. p. 31. ex. 5. p. 34. ex. 11, 12,13. Ship or Sheep. p. 37. A₆₉. p.44. B ₁₁ (a), p. 55. B₂₉(a), p.61. B ₄₃(a). p.64. B ₄₉ (a)		Face to face
	III 03-07 March	2	Reduction in English. Further Work on the LLC.		● explain how vowels get reduced in unstressed syllables		Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p.228		Face to face
		2	Practical Work on the exercises related to the weak forms of functional words. Further Work on the LLC		● master the articulation of functional words in weak forms		Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p. 268-275		Face to face
		2	Rhythm in English. Further Work on the LLC		● give their opinion about stress-timed form of rhythm in English		Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p. 152 bbclearning English Website.Rhythm		Face to face
	IV 10-14 March	2	Practical Work on the exercises related to Rhythm in English. Further Work on the LLC.		● master to pronounce the utterances observing the rhythm characteristic to the English language		Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book II. p. 44		Face to face
		2	Intonation (General Rule) .Further Work on the LLC.	● analyze the elements of intonation		Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p.144. bbc.learning English		Face to face
		2	Practical exercises on the use of Intonation. Further Work on the LLC	● identify the diffenence in the attitudes in the sentences pronounced with different intonation patterns		Ship or Sheep. p. 67. B₅₆(a). p.71. B₆₅(a), p. 74. B₇₂(a), p.82. B₇₉(b). p.90. B₉₂ (b)		Face to face
V 17-21 March		2	Functions of Intonation.. LLC. “Asking the way”.	● comment on what functions the intonation plays in speech ● pronounce the sentences with proper English accent, watching BBC learning English website		Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p.144.		Face to face
		2	Phonetic Exercises on the Intonation. Further Work on the LLC.	● improve pronunciation skills practicing the exercises ● distinguish the modal expressiveness of sentences used with different nuclear tones		Ship or Sheep. p. p. 94. C ₄(a), p. 98. C ₁₀(a), p. 100 C_12,p. 102 C₁₅(a), p.107. C ₂₂(b), p.111. C ₂₈ (a)		Face to face
		2	Structural Division of Intonation. Further Work on the LLC.	● determine structural elements of intonation in the sentence		Zeynalov F. Practic. English Phonetics. Book I p.147.		Face to face

24-28 March

Functions of the English Nuclear Tones (the Falling and the Rising)

Further Work on the LLC

● apply the Falling and the Rising nuclear tones in the sentences

Zeynalov F. Practic. English Phonetics. Book I p.148.

J.Wells p.16-17 E2.1.1, E2.1.2 E2.1.5

Face to face

Functions of the English Nuclear Tones (falling-rising)

● use the Falling- Rising nuclear Tone expressing different attitudes

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p. 168. J.Wells p.23

2.4, E2.4.1-E2.4.3

Face to face

Intonation of Statements.

Further Work on the LLC

● improve pronunciation skills in simple declarative sentences

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p. 276.

J.Wells p.25.

2.5. E2.5.1-

E2.5.5

Face to face

VII

31-04

March-April

Intonation of Yes/No questions.

Further Work on the LLC

● apply the rising tone to general questions

● use the falling tone in general questions

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p. 277. J.Wells p.45 2.13. E2.13.1-

E2.13.3

Face to face

Intonation of Wh questions.

Further Work on the LLC

● distinguish the modal expressiveness of falling and rising tones in Wh questions

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p. 278. J.Wells p.42

2.12., E2.12.1-

2.12.2…Ship or Sheep. p.13-14

Face to face

	2	Practical Work on the intonation of Wh questions expressing surprise. Further work on the LLC.	● manage to distinguish the falling or rising tones due to different attitudes	Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p. 279 J.Wells. p.22. E2.3.1 E2.3.2 E2.3.3 Ship or Sheep. p.35. A₆₄, A ₆₅ p.154. D₃₃	Face to face
VIII 07-11 April	2	Colloquium			Face to face
	2	Intonation of Alternative Questions and Practical Work on them. LLC. “Twilight”.	● analyze the Alternative questions from the point of view of intonation ● use the appropriate nuclear tones in different parts of Alternative questions	Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I, p.170. Book II p. 36 Ship or Sheep. p.5 A ₉ J.Wells. p.75-76. 2.	Face to face
	2	Intonation of tag questions. Further Work on the LLC	determine the use of different nuclear tones in tag questions	Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I, p.170 Bbclearning English. Tag questions	Face to face

14-18

April

Practical Work on the Intonation of tag Questions.

distinguish the difference in meaning used with rising and falling tones

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics.

Book II, p. 37. Ship or Sheep. p. 38. A₇₂, A₇₃, p.46. B₁₈, B₁₉J.Wells. p. 48. 2.14 E2.14.1.-

E2.14.7

Face to face

Intonation of Exclamations

manage to use the proper type of intonation in Exclamations

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p. 282

J.Wells. p.59. 2.17.

E2.17.1.

E2.17.2.

E2.17.3

Ship or Sheep. p 26. A₅₀, p.149. D₂₂, P.175. D₇₂

Face to face

Intonation of Imperatives

manage to use the different types of nuclear tones in Commands

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p. 280

J.Wells. p.61. 2.18.

E2.18.1- E2.18.8

Ship or Sheep. p.31. A₅₇, p.32. A₅₈. P.133. C ₆₃

Face to face

X 21-25 April	2	Intonation of Sentences containing adverbials. LLC. “Wrong Pronunciation”	explain the intonation of adverbials standing in different positions in the sentence	Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I . p. 171	Face to face
	2	Practical Work on intonation of sentences containing adverbials	distinguish the meaning of falling, rising and falling-rising tones expressing different attitudes	Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book II p.37 J.Wells. p.78 2.23. E2.23.1. E2.23.2 E2.23.3 E2.23.4	Face to face
	2	Intonation of sentences containing Parentheses. LLC. “Wrong pronunciation”	analyze the intonation of parentheses used in different positions of the sentence	Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p. 171.	Face to face
XI 28-2 April-May	2	Practical Work on the intonation of parentheses in sentences Further Work on the LLC	compare the pronunciation of intonation of parentheses in different positions of the sentence	Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book II. p. 38. J.Wells. J.Wells. p.78 2.23. E2.23.1. E2.23.2 E2.23.3 E2.23.4	Face to face
XI 28-2 April-May	2	Intonation of sentences containing vocatives	generalize the knowledge on intonation of Vocatives standing in different positions in the sentence	Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p. 172.	Face to face

Practical Work on the intonation of Vocatives

manage to apply the appropriate type of tones to the sentences with vocatives characteristic of English

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book II. P.41. ex. 1, 2, 3, 4.

J.Wells.

p.65.

p.153. 3.21.

E3.21.1

E3.21.2

E3.21.3

Face to face

XII

05-09

May

Intonation of sentences containing Enumerations

Further Work on the LLC

give an opinion about the intonation of enumeration in different situations

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p. 178. Book II p. 43.

J.Wells p.75

2.22.

E2.22.1

E2.22.2

Ship or Sheep. p.22.A ₄₂

P.122.C₄₇

Face to face

Intonation of sentences containing appositions

Further Work on the LLC

compare the intonation of appositions in different positions in the sentence

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p. 178. Book II p. 38. Ex. 1

J.Wells. p.85. 2.25

E2.25.1

E2.25.2

Face to face

Intonation of sentences containing Reporting Phrases

(Initial position)

express their thoughts about intonation of sentences containing reporting phrases in initial position

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p. 175.

Face to face

XIII

12-16

May

Practical work on the intonation of reporting phrases in initial position.

succeed to read the sentences with reporting phrases in initial position with proper English intonation

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book II. p. 42. Ex. 1.

Face to face

Intonation of reporting phrases in the middle and final positions in a sentence

differ the intonation of reporting phrases in the middle and final positions

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I. p. 175.

Face to face

Practical work on the intonation of reporting phrases in the middle and final positions.

manage to read the sentences from passages with proper intonation of reporting phrases in the middle and final position

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book II.p. 42. ex. 2, 3.

J.Wells. p.155. 3.22

E3.22.1

Face to face

XIV

19-23

May

Intonation of complex sentences

determine the intonation in complex sentences

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I p.173

Face to face

Practical work on the intonation of complex sentences

pronounce the complex sentences with different tones depending on the context

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book II. P. 40. ex 1 Ship or Sheep. p.134. C₆₄

Face to face

Intonation of compound sentences

define the intonation in compound sentences

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book I p.173

Face to face

26-30

May

Practical work on the intonation of compound sentences

master to read sentences consisting of two independent clauses with proper intonation

Zeynalov F. Practical English Phonetics. Book II. P. 40. ex 2

Face to face

Review of Communicative Phonetics

Face to face

Exam preparation: Final Portfolio Review

Face to face

Total 90 hours

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