SPEECH TRAINING 2
Course Title
Course Code
Credit
Equivalent Course
Prerequisite
Program Level
Instruction Language
Applicable for TESOL Program
Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program
Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program
Overview
This course is intended for HCMUTE English majored students at the upper-intermediate level to achieve low-advanced level (equivalent to B2 – CEFR) in pronunciation. It equips students with knowledge of varieties of English, the pronunciation of words and phrases including consonant clusters, stressed and unstressed syllables, and foreign words. Besides, other elements of pronunciation such as linking sounds, speech units, prominence, non-prominence and intonation are also covered with the purpose of helping students manage their conversations more effectively and confidently
Objectives
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Goals |
Goal Description |
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G1 |
Knowledge of varieties of English, word stress, sentence stress and intonation in English |
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G2 |
The ability to utter words in a way that is considered as standard pronunciation and apply their pronunciation knowledge in learning listening and speaking. |
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G3 |
Communication and group-working skills |
Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
Description |
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G1 |
Differentiate varieties of English. |
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G2 |
Identify stress patterns and types of intonation in English |
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G3 |
Express a cooperative attitude in discussions, negotiations and other group work activities Improve their communication skills |
Materials
Hancock, M. (2003). English Pronunciation in Use Advanced. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Cunningham, S., & Bowler, B. (2000). New Headway Pronunciation Course Upper-Intermediate. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Assessment
This class is based on on-going assessment. Students are assessed for their performance in the following components:
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Assignment |
Percentage |
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Attendance |
5% |
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Midterm test |
20% |
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Recordings |
15% |
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Homework |
10% |
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Final test |
50% |
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