English Language & Linguistics for TCS/minor

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Cursusdoel

After successful completion of the course, students
1) have learned about grammatical differences between (academic) English and Dutch;
2) have acquired detailed knowledge of articulatory and contrastive phonetics and learned to apply this to their own pronunciation skills;
3) have improved their listening comprehension and learned to transcribe sounds using phonetic symbols;
4) have improved their English grammar, fluency and pronunciation, so as to increase their intelligibility and acceptability by native speaker standards.

Vakinhoudelijk

This course offers an introduction to the sound system of English (especially phonetics), as well as the grammatical concepts needed for speaking and writing academic English. In addition to training practical grammar, it is designed to help native speakers of Dutch improve their English pronunciation, fluency and listening comprehension in a variety of ways. These closely connected skills will be discussed and practised within the context of articulatory and contrastive phonetics. Students choose either standard non-regional British English (General British or Received Pronunciation) or General American English as a pronunciation model.

The Grammar lectures address grammatical concepts and terminology as they are used in English grammar at university level. They also help improve English proficiency by highlighting common mistakes and presenting strategies to avoid them.
The Phonetics & Phonology lectures deal with articulatory and contrastive phonetics, and some of their background in phonological theory and analysis.
In the Pronunciation & Fluency sessions, students learn to improve their English pronunciation by imitating practice drills.
In the Ear Training & Transcription sessions, students learn skills needed for recognising, analysing and transcribing speech sounds.
In the Presentation sessions, students learn to express themselves more fluently and accurately by giving presentations on subjects drawn from phonetics and phonology.

Note: There will be separate groups for students who have been learning North American English and those who have been learning a variety of British English. These students should buy the appropriate pronunciation books (see book list). Those who enrol late will need to contact the secretariat to ensure they are placed in a suitable group.

Aanvullende informatie

NB: Students who are looking for an elective course to train their spoken English proficiency, but who are not interested in acquiring native-like pronunciation or detailed knowledge of the scientific study of phonetics, are advised to take Academic Speaking (TL1V18001).

Werkvormen

Hoorcollege

Talenpracticum
Toelichting

For information on the content of these lectures, see the 'content' field of this course description.

Bijdrage

Students give a group presentation.

Voorbereiding

Per week: 6 hours for reading; 6 hours for preparing assignments and presentations.

Toetsing

Toets per computer

Verplicht | Weging 40% | ECTS 3

Students' knowledge of articulatory and contrastive phonetics, their listening comprehension and transcription skills, practical grammar.

4 minitests (10% each) in weeks 2-8 (3 by computer; 1 hand-written transcription test)

Mondelinge toets

Verplicht | Weging 40% | ECTS 3

An oral exam tests students' English pronunciation and ability to express themselves correctly and fluently in spoken English.

Oral exam in weeks 8-9

Referaat 2

Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5

Presentation: Students' ability to express themselves fluently and coherently on topics related to phonetics and phonology.

Presentation: weeks 3-7

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

Er is geen informatie over verplichte ingangseisen bekend.

Voorkennis

A command of English at exit-level of Dutch VWO (level B2 for all skills as described in the Common European Framework of Reference).

Voertalen

  • Engels

Cursusmomenten

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Tentamens

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Verplicht materiaal

Materiaal Omschrijving
BOEK -EITHER [For General British Pronunciation] Carley, P., Mees, I. M., & Collins, B. (2018). English Phonetics and Pronunciation Practice. Routledge. [Check WorldCat on the university library website for availability in PDF]
BOEK -OR [For General American Pronunciation] Carley, P., & Mees, I. M. (2020). American English phonetics and pronunciation practice. Routledge. [Available in PDF via WorldCat on the university library website.]
BOEK Mackenzie, J. L. (1997). Principles and pitfalls of English grammar (3rd ed.). Bussum: Coutinho.

Aanbevolen materiaal

Er is geen informatie over de aanbevolen literatuur bekend

Coördinator

dr. N.K. de Haas N.K.deHaas@uu.nl

Docenten

B.J.L. Smorenburg MA B.J.L.Smorenburg@uu.nl
dr. N.K. de Haas N.K.deHaas@uu.nl
dr. K.D.C.J. Sebregts K.Sebregts@uu.nl
dr. H.A.D. Vriesendorp h.a.d.vriesendorp@uu.nl

Inschrijving

Deze cursus is open voor bijvakkers. Controleer wel of er aanvullende ingangseisen gelden.

Inschrijving
Van dinsdag 30 mei 2023 tot en met vrijdag 23 juni 2023

Na-inschrijving
Van maandag 21 augustus 2023 tot en met dinsdag 22 augustus 2023

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