This course studies the theory and techniques of descriptive linguistics as applied to the pronunciation of contemporary English. It addresses the basic questions of: What are the sounds of English, how are they produced and perceived, and how are they described? The course will introduce students to the pronunciation of different varieties of English and increase their sensitivity to their own pronunciation of English.
Intended Learning Outcomes
CILO-1: Demonstrate an understanding of how consonants and vowels are produced and perceived.
CILO-2: Apply the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) system in transcribing English words.
CILO-3: Analyze the syllable structures and sound patterns of English.
CILO-4: Evaluate the pronunciation of English and attempt to improve it.
CILO-5: Summarize the diversity and similarities of different varieties of English.