CEREN008: Introduction to Pronunciation
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Course Name |
Introduction to Pronunciation |
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Course Code |
CEREN008 |
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Year |
2020-21 |
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Course Designer |
Mr. Jasir. K |
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Couse Duration |
30 Hrs. |
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Course Schedule |
June to September |
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Maximum Students Intake |
60 Students |
1. COURSE LEVEL
Foundational, skill-oriented certificate programme.
2. PREREQUISITE
None.
3. COURSE INTAKE & ADMISSION
Maximum 60 students will be given admission to the course based on First-Come-First-Serve basis. All the students of the MAMO College are eligible for free enrolment for the course. The enrolment notification will be issued for the course well in advance of the commencement of the course.
4. COURSE COORDINATOR
Mr. Jasir K, Assistant Professor, Department of English
5. COURSE PREAMBLE
Phonetics is defined as “The branch of linguistics that deals with the production, transmission and reception of speech sounds and their representation by written symbols.” Phonetics study is meant for the understanding of the technique in which syllables and words are pronounced in a language. This course helps you to understand the root cause of the mispronunciation and would be useful in developing the correct articulation of English language after overcoming the mother tongue influence. It also aims to develop understanding of sound system of English language which may help the learner in developing the pronunciation and speaking skill of English language
6. DURATION
Total Duration: 30 Hrs. [Contact Hrs. 15 Hrs., Course Woks: 8 and Assessment Works: 7]
7. CURRICULUM FOCUS
Enhance the employability of the learners through curriculum enrichment for additional skill development.
8. COURSE OBJECTIVES
Learners are expected to
(a) Improve your pronunciation skills
(b) Understand the disparity between spelling and pronunciation in English.
(c) Develop the ability to identify and produce English key sounds.
(d) Increase self-confidence in the way you speak.
(e) Identify and learn to resolve mother tongue influence in English pronunciation.
(f) Know the rules of word stress and stress shifts in English
9. SKILL EXPECTED
On the successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:
(a) Phonetic Skills
(b) Speaking Skills
10. COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon the successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:
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CO No |
Course Outcome(CO) |
Skill/Knowledge Attainment Level Based on Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy |
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CO1 |
Identify clearer, more understandable pronunciation of English |
Understand |
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CO2 |
Develop a foundation to help communicate more easily and effectively |
Apply |
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CO3 |
Analyze how to learn about and practice consonant and vowel sounds, along with aspects of the “music” of English, including word stress, intonation, and connected speech |
Analyze |
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CO4 |
Develop pronunciation by practicing realistic dialogues and other interactive exercises with the aim of improving their ability to be understood and also to understand others in real-life oral communication |
Create |