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Syllabus 2020-21 - 12212005 - English Phonetics and Phonology (Fonética y fonología del inglés)

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  • Level 1: Tutorial support sessions, materials and exams in this language
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DEGREE: Grado en Estudios ingleses
FACULTY: FACULTY OF HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020-21
COURSE: English Phonetics and Phonology
SYLLABUS
1. COURSE BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: English Phonetics and Phonology
CODE: 12212005 ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020-21
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 3
ECTS CREDITS: 6.0 YEAR: 2 SEMESTER: SC
2. LECTURER BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: NIETO GARCÍA, JESÚS MANUEL
DEPARTMENT: U115 - FILOLOGÍA INGLESA
FIELD OF STUDY: 345 - FILOLOGÍA INGLESA
OFFICE NO.: D2 - 225 E-MAIL: jmnieto@ujaen.es P: 953211829
WEBSITE: http://www10.ujaen.es/conocenos/departamentos/filing/3414
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3913-5354
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 3
3. CONTENT DESCRIPTION

1. Phonetics and phonology. Accents of current English.

1.1. Phonology. Phonemes. Segmental features. Suprasegmental features.

1.2. Phonetics. Allophones. Articulatory, acoustic and auditory phonetics.

1.3. English in the British Isles. General features.

1.4. English in North America. General features.

1.5. English in Australia and New Zealand. General features.

1.6. English as a Second or Foreign Language. General features.

 

2. The English vocalic system.

2.1. The distinctive features of vowels, phonetically and phonologically.

2.2. Pure vowels: British, American and International English.

2.3. Compound vowels: British, American and International English.

 

3. The English consonantal system.

3.1. Distinctive features of consonants, phonetically and phonologically.

3.2. Basic differences between consonants: British, American and International English.

3.3. Main kinds of consonants. Basic features.

 

4. Accentuation, rhythm and connected speech.

4.1. The syllable from a phonological perspective.

4.2. Accentuation in words. The notion of prominence.

4.3. Accentuation across words. The notion of rhythm.

4.4. Features of connected speech: assimilation, elision and associated phenomena.

 

5. Intonation.

5.1. The tone unit. Elements and basic definition.

5.2. Basic types of tones in English.

5.3. The functions of intonation.

4. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING METHODOLOGY

The theory sessions will deal with the contents of the syllabus, through the explanation, illustration and exemplification of concepts. They will be supported by the electronic material that students will find in the virtual teaching space for the subject (presentations, classnotes and exercises). The interest and active role taken by the students will be considered for assessment.

The practical sessions will centre on the students' work around phonological transcription and the obligatory group presentations. This transcription practice will have both a passive and an active nature, as the students will be asked to analyse transcribed texts and also to transcribe texts autonomously. The group presentations will be organised in the initial weeks of the semester, through group composition, topic selection and orientations by the teacher.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

5. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

The assessment process will take into account the following basic elements:

1. Active attendance and participation, both in the theory and practical sessions, and delivery of the obligatory texts in transcription, which will initially be done in class, although they can be completed by the students as homework. The total value of this part will be 20% of the final mark.

2. Final written exam. A mock exam will be placed in the virtual teaching space, for the students' orientation. The areas covered in the exam will be the answer to theory- and practice-orientated issues and the transcription of a brand-new written text. The total value of this part will be 50% of the final mark.

3. Group presentations. Both a global and an individual assessment will be given, where the quality of the group's work and the student's use of English and communication abilities will be taken into account. The total value of this part will be 30% of the final mark.

Those students who cannot comply with element 1 above for academic or personal reasons will be offered an alternative assessment plan. These students will have to tell the teachers about this circumstance in the first four weeks of the course.

Likewise, those students who have previously failed the subject at least once will be assessed through the exam, if they choose to be assessed in that way.

6. BOOKLIST
MAIN BOOKLIST:
  • Longman pronunciation dictionary. Edition: 3rd., 2ª imp.. Author: Wells, J. C.. Publisher: Essex: Longman, 2008+ 1 CD-ROM  (Library)
  • Gimson's pronunciation of English. Edition: 6th ed. Author: Gimson, A. C.. Publisher: London: Arnold, 2001  (Library)
  • English Transcription Course. Edition: Repr. Author: García Lecumberri, María Luisa. Publisher: London: Arnold, 2003  (Library)
  • Practical phonetics and phonology: a resource book for students. Edition: 2nd ed.. Author: Collins, Beverley. Publisher: London [etc.] : Routledge, 2008  (Library)
  • English pronunciation for speakers of Spanish : from theory to practice . Edition: -. Author: Gómez González, María de los Ángeles. Publisher: Boston : De Gruyter Mouton, cop. 2016  (Library)
7. VIRTUAL / CLASSROOM TEACHING SCENARIO

 

Activities

Format

Methodology

16 online theory sessions.

14 in-site theory sessions*.

Application of the theory to the selected activities.

In-site up to 50%*

Online up to 50%.

The students will be asked to read and apply what they have learnt to practical cases, in selected activities. both in the online and the in-site* sessions.

16 practical classes through the virtual teaching platform.

14 in-site practical sessions*.

The texts for transcription will be done both in the in-site* and the online sessions.

In-site up to 50%*

Online up to 50%.

The texts for transcription placed in the virtual teaching space will be done both in the in-site* and the online sessions.

Office hours   

In-site* and online.

Some office hours will be held in-site*, and the rest online, both synchronously (videoconference) and asynchronously (email).

*Whenever the right physical and technical circumstances exist.

 

Assessment. First call

Assessment instrument

Format

Description

Percentage

Regular attendance and participation. Summative assessment (in-site classes*, through the virtual teaching platform and videoconference).

In-site* and online.

Synchronous (for those students who can connect regularly), or asynchronous (for all students).

The students' regular attendance and participation in the in-site sessions*, their use of the teaching platform and their active participation in the online classes will be considered here.

20%

Final group presentation.

In-site* or online, asynchronous.

Students must prepare a group presentation (between 10 and 15 minutes).

30%

Final written assessment, by means of a written exam*.

Instead of the written exam, students may be asked to submit a written essay.

In-site* or online, asynchronous.

Final written exam*, or a written essay dealing with a topic concerning the theory program.

50%

  *Whenever the right physical and technical circumstances exist.

 

Assessment. Second call

Assessment instrument

Format

Description

Percentage

Additonal written activities

Online; asynchronous.

The students who have not passed the subject in its first sitting will be asked to submit some additional written activities.

50%

Final written assessment, by means of a written exam*.

Instead of the written exam, students may be asked to submit a written essay.

Online; asynchronous.

Students must submit a written essay dealing with a topic concerning the theory program.

50%

*Whenever the right physical and technical circumstances exist.

Technical resources

Materials shared through the virtual teaching platform, Google meet, email, set textbook.

 

8. VIRTUAL TEACHING SCENARIO

 

Activities

Format

Methodology

Theory: The teaching platform will be used. Application of the theory to the selected activities.

Online

The students will be asked to read and apply what they have learnt to practical cases, in selected activities.

Practical classes through the virtual teaching platform. The texts for transcription will be done through videoconference.

Online

The texts for transcription will be done through videoconference.

Office hours.

Online.

All office hours will be held synchronously (videoconference) and asynchronously (email).

 

Assessment. First call

Assessment instrument

Format

Description

Percentage

Regular attendance and participation. Summative assessment (classes through virtual teaching platform and videoconference).

Online

Synchronous (for those students who can connect regularly) or asynchronous (for all students).

The students' use of the teaching platform and their active participation in the online classes will be considered here.

20%

Final group presentation.

Online; asynchronous.

Students must record and send a group presentation (between 10 and 15 minutes), using the resources available to them.

30%

Final written assessment.

Online; asynchronous.

Students must submit a written essay dealing with a topic concerning the theory program.

50%

 

Assessment. Second sitting

Assessment instrument

Format

Description

Percentage

Additonal written activities

Online; asynchronous.

The students who have not passed the subject in its first sitting will be asked to submit some additional written activities.

50%

Final written assessment.

Online; asynchronous.

Students must submit a written essay dealing with a topic concerning the theory program.

50%

 

Technical resources

Materials shared through the virtual teaching platform, Google meet, email, set textbook.

 

DATA PROTECTION CLAUSE (on line exams)

Institution in charge of data processing: Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, s/n, 23071 Jaén

Data Protection Delegate: dpo@ujaen.es

Purpose: In accordance with the Universities Law and other national and regional regulations in force, carrying out exams and assessment tests corresponding to the courses students are registered in. In order to avoid frauds while sitting the exam, the exam will be answered using a videoconference system, being able the academic staff of the University of Jaén to compare and contrast the image of the person who is answering the exam with the student's photographic files. Likewise, in order to provide the exam with evidential content for revisions or claims, in accordance with current regulation frameworks, the exam will be recorded and stored.

Legitimacy: compliance with legal obligations (Universities Law) and other national and regional regulations currently in force.

Addressees: service providers who are the owners of the platforms where the exams are carried out and with whom the University of Jaén has signed the corresponding data access contracts.

Storage periods: those established in current in force regulations. In the specific case of exam videoconference recordings, not before the examination records and transcripts are closed or the exam can still be reviewed or challenged.

Rights: you can exercise your right of access, amendment, cancellation, opposition, suppression, limitation and portability by sending a letter to the postal or electronic address indicated above. In the event that you consider that your rights have been violated, you may submit a complaint to the Andalusian Council for Transparency and Data Protection www.ctpdandalucia.es

CLASS RECORDING CLAUSE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

Person in charge: Universidad de Jaén, Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n; Tel.953 212121; www.ujaen.es

Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es

Procedure aim: To manage proper recordings of teaching sessions with the aim of facilitating learning process under a multimodal and/or online teaching

Period for record storage: Images will be kept during legal term according to regulations in force

Legitimacy: Data will be managed according to legal regulations (Organic Law 6/2001, December 21, on Universities) and given consent provided by selecting corresponding box in legal admission documents

Data recipients (transfers or assignments): Any person allowed to get access to every teaching modality

Rights: You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation, portability, limitation of processing, deletion or, where appropriate, opposition. To exercise these rights, you must submit a written request to the Information, Registration and Electronic Administration Service of the University of Jaen at the address above, or by e-mail to the address above. You must specify which of these rights you are requesting to be satisfied and, at the same time, you must attach a photocopy of your ID card or equivalent identification document. In case you act through a representative, legal or voluntary, you must also provide a document that proves this representation and identification. Likewise, if you consider that your right to personal data protection has been violated, you may file a complaint with the Andalusian Data Protection and Transparency Council www.ctpdandalucia.es