| Competences |
| Type A | Code | Competences Specific |
| A3 | Posseir un coneixement avançat de la llengua anglesa oral i escrita a tots els nivells i del seu sistema lingüístic (lèxic, fonètic, gramatical, pragmàtic, discursiu) i donar-li un tractament didàctic adequat | |
| A5 | Identificar, descriure, analitzar i avaluar recursos, estratègies, mètodes i procediments didàctics emprats en l'ensenyament de la llengua anglesa i aplicar-los adequadament en qualsevol entorns ILE / ISL i en funció de les necessitats de l'alumnat. | |
| A6 | Planificar, estructurar i dissenyar unitats didàctiques, programar i pautar els continguts de la disciplina en entorns diversos amb sensibilitat als diferents ritmes d'aprenentatge de la llengua anglesa | |
| Type B | Code | Competences Transversal |
| B4 | Autonomy, responsibility and initiative | |
| Type C | Code | Competences Nuclear |
| Learning outcomes |
| Type A | Code | Learning outcomes |
| A3 |
Reflexiona críticament sobre l'ensenyament-aprenentatge dels diferents nivells lingüístics (gramàtica, lèxic, fonètica, pragmàtica) i analitza, elabora, compara i avalua propostes didàctiques al respecte Posseeix fluïdesa i precisió en l'ús instrumental i acadèmic de la llengua anglesa. | |
| A5 |
Analitza, compara, avalua i selecciona material adequat per presentar, practicar i corregir elements de la pronunciació, la gramàtica, el lèxic i la pragmàtica de la llengua anglesa Argumenta i raona sobre com, quan, i de quina manera treballar la pronunciació, la gramàtica, el lèxic i la pragmàtica en la classe de llengua anglesa | |
| A6 |
Elabora propostes i activitats pràctiques per incorporar les diferents competències lingüístiques (pragmàtica, gramatical, lèxica, fonètica) en els programes docents | |
| Type B | Code | Learning outcomes |
| B4 |
Do the work planned in accordance with the quality criteria provided. | |
| Type C | Code | Learning outcomes |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| 1. Introduction | 1.1. The importance of teaching pronunciation 1.2. Pronunciation awareness 1.3. Analysis of deficiencies 1.4. The role of the instructor 1.5. Fluency vs. accuracy 1.6. Pronunciation in the EFL class 1.7. Assessing pronunciation |
| 2. The Sound System of English | 2.1. Basic notions of phonetics and phonology 2.1.1. Contrast, minimal pairs, neutralization 2.1.2. Speech production, the articulators 2.2. The sound system of English 2.2.1. Segmental issues 2.2.1.1. Vowels 2.2.1.2. Consonants 2.2.2. Suprasegmental issues 2.2.2.1. Stress 2.2.2.2. Rhythm 2.2.2.3. Intonation 2.2.2.4. Sounds in contact 2.3. Dialectal variation |
| 3. Transfer Problems | 3.1. Awareness of L1 3.2. The sound systems of Spanish and Catalan 3.3. Transfer problems 3.3.1. Segmental issues 3.3.2. Suprasegmental issues 3.2. The interaction between phonology and spelling |
| 4. Methodological aspects in the teaching of pronunciation | 4.1. Review of methods 4.2. Acquisition of pronunciation skills 4.2.1. Age factors 4.2.2. Exposure to the language 4.2.3. Amount and type of instruction 4.2.4. Aptitude, attitude and motivation 4.3. Pronunciation in the curriculum |
| 5. Practical tools for the teaching of pronunciation | 5.1. Awareness-raising activities 5.2. The use of phonetic transcription and other notational devices 5.3. Working segmental aspects of pronunciation 5.3.1. Same/different exercises: distinguishing vowels 5.3.2. Repetition drills: consonants and consonant clusters 5.4. Working suprasegmental aspects of pronunciation 5.4.1. Stress and vowel reduction 5.4.2. Rhythm: reading aloud exercises. 5.4.3. Intonation: use of speech analysis software 5.4. Pronunciation teaching materials 5.4.1. Printed materials 5.4.2. Online resources 5.5. The use of recorded exercises |
| Planning |
| Methodologies :: Tests | ||||||||||
| Competences | (*) Class hours |
Hours outside the classroom |
(**) Total hours | |||||||
| Introductory activities |
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1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| Lecture |
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5 | 0 | 5 | ||||||
| Debates |
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2 | 16 | 18 | ||||||
| Assignments |
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0 | 50 | 50 | ||||||
| Personal tuition |
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1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| (*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher. (**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | ||||||||||
| Methodologies |
| Description | |
| Introductory activities | Course presentation. General discussion on the role of pronunciation in the EFL class |
| Lecture | Lecture based presentation of the main issues in each module |
| Debates | Moodle based discussion groups on specific issues for the different modules |
| Assignments | Students will be asked to develop a set of exercises for the teaching of a specific aspect of pronunciation |
| Personal tuition | One-on-one session on the preparation of the assignment and other course-related aspects. |
| Personalized attention |
| Description |
| One-on-one discussion and supervision of class activities, preparation of class presentations and development of final projects. |
| Assessment |
| Methodologies | Competences | Description | Weight | ||||
| Debates |
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I will value active participation and insightful input in the online debates and class discussions | 20% | ||||
| Assignments |
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I will value intellectual depth in the treatment of the specific aspect that is dealt with, as well as the innovation and rigor in the development of teaching materials. | 60% | ||||
| Others | Class attendance is required for this course. |
| Other comments and second exam session | |||
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Second 'Convocatoria' Assignment: 100% |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
M. Celce-Murcia et al, Teaching Pronunciation, , CUP, 1996
Pronunciation Practice Activities, M. Hewings, , CUP, 2004 |
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| Recommendations |
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(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.