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COURSE SYLLABUS: ENGLISH PHONOLOGY Year 2010-2011 7. METHODOLOGY AND ACTIVITIES Class Methodology: Theory-based classes: There will be lectures in which students will be given the necessary theoretical input which can be complemented by the set text book and the specific bibliography. Practical classes: Problem solving exercises, pair work, group work, listening exercises, transcription. If possible, work in the computer/language lab. Other activities: Online questionnaires and activities, creation of web pages. 8. LEARNING ASSESSMENT There are two types of assessment: type A and type B. Students can do one or the other but not both. If a student does any of the work for assessment type A, he/she cannot then do the final examination for students doing assessment type B. Type A is for students who attend classes on a regular basis. For them, assessment will be made up of 3 parts: Type of assessment % of final 4 grade a) Individual written theory examination 30% b) Individual work on-line, creation of web page, online exercises and activities, etc. 10% c) Individual practical exam: phonological transcription, 60%
COURSE SYLLABUS: ENGLISH PHONOLOGY Year 2010-2011 minimal pairs, listening test. To pass the subject students need to get at least a 5 in the theory and a 5 in the individual practical exam. The final mark will be the average of parts a, b and c. Type B assessment is for students who cannot come on a regular basis. They will have the opportunity to do a final exam. The assessment for that exam will be: Type of assessment % of final 5 grade a) Individual written theory examination 40% b) Individual practical exam: phonological transcription, minimal pairs, listening examination 60% To pass the subject students need to get at least a 5 in the theory and a 5 in the individual practical exam. The final mark will be the average of parts a and b. Assessment Criteria Theory • Students will need to show that they have grasped the theoretical concepts that have been explained in the theory classes. Those students who do the first type of assessment also have to show that they are able to construct a web page with links to other web pages and be able to include at least both text and images. Practice • Students will need to show that they are able to transcribe texts phonemically. The model of pronunciation used will be RP. They should also be able to distinguish between minimal pairs in speech and be aware of the phonological processes in connected speech and be able to identify them when they hear them. 9. MATERIALS
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