vcc.ca
TESO 1127: Teaching Pronunciation
Effective date
February 2011
Department
TESOL
School
Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning
Description
In this course, students will focus on the theory and best practice instructional methodology used for teaching pronunciation. Topics include basic English phonetics and phonology. The students learn to diagnose and correct the pronunciation errors of English language learners. As well Diploma students will design and micro-teach from a pronunciation-based lesson plan.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
TESO 1101 taken prior or concurrently.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the characteristics of fluent spoken English using a modified version of the International Phonetic Alphabet and the principles of phonetics and phonology.
- Diagnose the pronunciation errors of English language learners, using the principles of phonetics and phonology.
- Provide simplified corrective pronunciation explanations, tailored to the learners’ English language proficiency level.
- Analyse print-based, software-based or web-available pronunciation resources, to determine the suitability for language learners with a range of levels.
- Design a pronunciation-based suprasegmentals lesson plan, with an emphasis on perception (=hearing) and production (=saying).
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Students in the Pronunciation course will experience an interactive and student-centred learning environment. Students are actively involved in peer-learning events as well as independent course-related learning tasks. Students will be involved in an intense introduction into the English sound and pronunciation system.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
15 |
|
|
Final Exam |
28 |
|
|
Assignments |
40 |
Pronunciation Resources Reviews (15%) & Lesson Plans (25) |
|
Participation |
12 |
|
|
Assignments |
5 |
Pronunciation Diagnostics & Teaching Review |
Course topics
- Overview of the English Language Sound System
- Teaching Segmentals
- Teaching Suprasegmentals
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.