English Pronunciation and TESOL

Singapore University of Social Sciences

English Pronunciation and TESOL (TSL569)

Applications Open: 01 October 2024

Applications Close: 15 November 2024

Next Available Intake: January 2025

Course Types: Modular Graduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $2200 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Linguistics and Languages

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE), Postgraduate Alumni Continuing Education (PACE)

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences

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Synopsis

TSL569 English Pronunciation and TESOL has two primary aims: (i) To describe the sound system and pronunciation features of English, both segmental and suprasegmental, based on internationally accepted L2 (second-language) models such as Received Pronunciation; and (ii) To discuss and evaluate theoretical and pedagogical approaches to the acquisition and teaching of English pronunciation in an ESL/EFL context. A secondary aim is to raise students’ awareness of their own pronunciation and the potential for modification.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY 2 YEARS
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

Basic concepts in Phonetics and Phonology
Classification and transcription of speech sounds
The English sound system: Consonants and vowels
Phonological processes
Syllable structure and word stress
Intonation and sentence stress
Accents of English in the world
Phonology of Singapore English
Issues and problems in the acquisition of English phonology by L2 learners
Early L2 acquisition: Contrastive phonology and L1 transfer
Pronunciation models; the Lingua Franca core
Approaches and techniques in L2 pronunciation teaching

Learning Outcome

Analyse and classify speech sounds using relevant phonetic concepts and categories.
Examine and discuss theoretical and pedagogical issues in the acquisition of L2 phonology.
Appraise teaching strategies and materials for the acquisition of English pronunciation by L2 learners.
Choose and apply the International Phonetic Alphabet to transcribe speech sounds accurately and reproduce these sounds clearly and intelligibly.
Evaluate the pronunciation features of L2 learners with reference to L2 phonological acquisition theories.
Design materials for the teaching of English pronunciation.