ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ELT1005 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology Spring 3 0 2 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. TUĞCAN DEMİR
Course Objectives: This course aims to help students use IPA symbols and their frequently associated spelling patterns at both word and sentence level, count the number of syllables in words and phrases, produce rhythmically appropriate sentences (i.e. those that will be readily understood both by native and non-native speakers), identify and use appropriate stress in words, phrases and sentences

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Students will be trained to perceive and produce English consonants and vowels in articulatory terms and be able to use and read the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) symbols.
2. Students will be able to transcribe speech using the IPA
3. Students will gain a familiarity with connected speech and other accents of English.
4. Students will also improve their own pronunciation skills, and gain a better understanding of the teaching of English pronunciation.
5. Students will identify organs of speech articulation

Course Content

This course aims at exploring speech sounds as physical entities (phonetics) and as linguistic units (phonology). In terms of sounds as physical elements, these questions will be answered: How are speech sounds made? What types of movements and configurations of the vocal tract are used to produce sounds in the world's languages?
In the phonology part of the course, the focus is on sounds as members of a particular linguistic system. Phonological data from a wide range of languages are analyzed. Throughout the course, a major emphasis is placed on the fact that speech sounds are simultaneously physical and linguistic elements and that these two aspects of sound structure are interdependent.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) INTRODUCTION & SYLLABUS
2) Overview: Phonetic Alphabet and Speech Anatomy.
3) The production of speech sounds
4) English Consonants & IPA transcription
5) English Vowels & IPA transcription
6) Place and manner of articulation
7) Phonemes and Allophones(allophonic rules)
8) IPA Practice and Midterm review
9) Word stress
10) Sentence stress
11) Syllables and Suprasegmental Features
12) Aspects of connected speech- assimilation, elision, weak forms
13) National and regional accents
14) Other issues: common pronunciation problems of learners of English

Sources

Course Notes: Ashby, P. (1995). Speech sounds. London: Routledge. Ladefoged, P. (1993). A course in phonetics (3rd ed.). Fort Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Ladefoged, P. (2001). Vowels and consonants. Oxford: Blackwell. Roach, P. (2007) (3rd ed.). English phonetics and phonology: a practical course. Cambridge University Press. Other Resources: Ashby, M and Maidment, J. (2005). Introducing phonetic science. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Bayraktaroglu, S. (2008). Orthographic Interference and the Teaching of British Pronunciation to Turkish Learners. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 4 (2). Clark, J. and Yallop, C. (1995). An introduction to phonetics and phonology. Second edition. Oxford: Blackwell. ISBN: 0631194525 Davenport & Hannahs. (2005) (2nd ed).. Introducing Phonetics & Phonology. Hodder Arnold. Ladefoged, P. (2001). A course in phonetics. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc. 4th edition (or any earlier edition). Ladefoged, P. and Maddieson, I. (1996). The sounds of the world's languages. Oxford: Blackwell. Laver, J. (1994). Principles of phonetics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Nolan, F. et al., (1999). Handbook of the International Phonetic Association. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. O'Connor, J.D. (1973). Phonetics. Harmondsworth: Penguin. Roach, P. (2001). Phonetics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Online tutorial at Animation Sounds of Library is an excellent resource. You need to practice a lot. http://www.uiowa.edu/~acadtech/phonetics/english/frameset.html American English Varieties http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/ and online quiz, http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/map/map.html
References: Ashby, P. (1995). Speech sounds. London: Routledge. Ladefoged, P. (1993). A course in phonetics (3rd ed.). Fort Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Ladefoged, P. (2001). Vowels and consonants. Oxford: Blackwell. Roach, P. (2007) (3rd ed.). English phonetics and phonology: a practical course. Cambridge University Press. Other Resources: Ashby, M and Maidment, J. (2005). Introducing phonetic science. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Bayraktaroglu, S. (2008). Orthographic Interference and the Teaching of British Pronunciation to Turkish Learners. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 4 (2). Clark, J. and Yallop, C. (1995). An introduction to phonetics and phonology. Second edition. Oxford: Blackwell. ISBN: 0631194525 Davenport & Hannahs. (2005) (2nd ed).. Introducing Phonetics & Phonology. Hodder Arnold. Ladefoged, P. (2001). A course in phonetics. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc. 4th edition (or any earlier edition). Ladefoged, P. and Maddieson, I. (1996). The sounds of the world's languages. Oxford: Blackwell. Laver, J. (1994). Principles of phonetics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Nolan, F. et al., (1999). Handbook of the International Phonetic Association. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. O'Connor, J.D. (1973). Phonetics. Harmondsworth: Penguin. Roach, P. (2001). Phonetics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Online tutorial at Animation Sounds of Library is an excellent resource. You need to practice a lot. http://www.uiowa.edu/~acadtech/phonetics/english/frameset.html American English Varieties http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/ and online quiz, http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/map/map.html

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 40
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 30
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 4 8 32
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 1 3 3
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 81

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) 1.Being able to describe the issues related with the scientific resources in the field of teaching, English language teaching and educational technologies within the national and international standards.
1) 1 Speaks English well and uses concepts related to English Language education and pedagogical formation effectively. 2 Uses knowledge of teaching programs, approaches, methods and assessment and evaluation related to foreign language education. 3 Applies the most appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of the students. 4 Develops appropriate materials related to the subject in line with the needs of the students. 5 Integrates technology in foreign language education practices.
2) 2.Proficient in the phonology, semantics, grammar and the vocabulary of the language, use the language effectively.
3) 3. Apply theories and research in language acquisition and development to provide optimal learning environments in English language teaching.
4) 4. develop English language teaching materials according to the needs of the learners with a critical perspective.
5) 5. Use appropriate software and technology resources for language teaching effectively in and out of classroom by locating and selecting them.
6) 6. To improve students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, make use of various methods and techniques.
7) 7. Design English language teaching curriculum and lesson plans.
8) 8. Organize effective classrooms that promote English language learning.
9) 9. assess students’ knowledge using multiple measures and alternative assessment techniques in order to evaluate language knowledge and skills in an effective way by using and generating measurement and assessment instruments.
10) 10. Apply major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups to construct supportive learning environments and to promote inter-cultural effective communication and pragmatics skills.
11) 11. Take on responsibility in individual and group projects by working cooperatively and meeting the requirements
12) 12. Take into consideration professional and ethical rules and principles.
13) 13. Apply the pedagogical implications of the research in the field of English language teaching for his/her personal and professional development, by keeping up with the recent studies.
14) 14. Use reflective thinking and reflective teaching to examine his/her teaching skills and professional competencies.
15) 15. Transfer the knowledge and skills necessary for life-long learning to students by using metacognitive techniques with the knowledge of how to obtain information effectively.
16) 16. utilize learning strategies and technology resources by evaluating their relevance to K-12 students’ interests, needs, individual differences, and developmental characteristics.