FLE137 LISTENING AND PRONUNCIATION
| Course Code: | 4500137 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Foreign Language Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer Dr. SEBAHAT YASEMİN TEZGİDEN CAKCAK |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will:
-gain a thorough understanding of the fundamentals and intricacies of English phonetics (i.e. characteristics of vowels and consonants, properties of articulation, primary and secondary word stress,prominence, rhythm and intonation)
-develop confidence in pronunciating problematic sounds and words in English to also help thier future students
-be able to read and formulate phonetic transcriptions of words and sentences in American and British English using the IPA (Internationall Phonetic Alphabet).
-be sensitized towards diverse varieties and phonetic differences that exist between of the English language spoken around the world both locally and globally
- develop advanced listening skills (such as getting the gist of a listening text, guessing meaning from context, note-taking, predicting, extracting specific and detailed information) for a variety of contexts (in both academic and natural settings)
-gain confidence in communicating in English in front of an audience
Course Content
This course aims to develop students listening and pronunciation skills while gaining confidence in communicating in English. To develop students receptive listening skills, it employs authentic listening materials (i.e. academic and natural-setting samples) produced by diverse communities of practice to be analyzed as communication-oriented classroom activities. Starting from basic listening and phonetic skills such as discriminating minimal pairs and formulating phonetic transcriptions of problematic sounds focused in class, the course will focus on higher level listening skills and strategies such as note-taking, predicting, extracting specific and detailed information, guessing meaning from context, and getting the gist through content-based activities. Students will be provided with the fundamentals of listening and phonetics namely vowels, consonants, stress in words, rhythm and intonation as well as the usage of phonetic alphabet for learning and production purposes. Throughout the course, students will also be exposed to aural authentic listening materials such as interviews, movies, songs, lectures, TV shows and news broadcasts. This course also aims to equip student teachers with a strong sensitivity towards different accents of English language being spoken around the world. Collaborative learning through group and pair work will be encouraged.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who pass this course satisfactorily will be able to:
- explain fundamentals and intricacies of English phonetics (i.e. characteristics of vowels and consonants, properties of articulation, primary and secondary word stress,prominence, rhythm and intonation)
-pronunce problematic sounds and words in English
-formulate phonetic transcriptions of words and sentences in American and British English using the IPA (Internationall Phonetic Alphabet).
-identify diverse varieties and phonetic differences that exist between of the English language spoken around the world both locally and globally
- use advanced listening skills (such as getting the gist of a listening text, guessing meaning from context, note-taking, predicting, extracting specific and detailed information) in a variety of contexts (in both academic and natural settings)
-show confidence in communicating in the and acting out a dramatic segment in English
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Make appropriate pedagogical decisions in accordance with their particular English teaching context (i.e. Age, setting, location, and learner background) based on a contemporary repertoire of language teaching approaches and methods. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Critically analyze linguistic, literary, cultural, and historical issues when selecting, developing, and using course materials and assessment instruments. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Based on their familiarity with educational sciences, literature, and linguistics, establish cross-disciplinary connections and develop critical intellectual curiosity. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Identify and generate solutions for specific language-related problems which learners of English may face at different proficiency levels. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Individually and collaboratively design, conduct, and report small-scale educational research projects by employing relevant research methods in the investigation of language with teachers from local, national or international contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Demonstrate awareness of individual, (multi) cultural, and psycho-social diversity in learning environments and adapt to different local contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Analyze and address professional challenges based on an awareness of global systems and comparisons of educational systems. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Fluently and accurately use all receptive and productive English language skills at an advanced level for effective daily and academic communication. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Effectively translate a diverse set of English and Turkish discourses considering context-specific elements. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Utilize experiences of learning a foreign language other than English for developing an awareness of language learning processes. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | With self-confidence, effectively communicate with students and other stakeholders in educational settings. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Engage in reflective teaching, self-evaluation, and ongoing professional development. | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Select and utilize appropriate instructional technologies and information literacy skills to increase the effectiveness of foreign language teaching. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Promote creativity, understanding, cooperation, and equity to establish a positive classroom environment. | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Develop a critical and multicultural perspective to language and language-related issues emerging from global English contexts. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution