Learning objectives

This module aims to develop and consolidate students’ competence in the phonetic and phonological aspects of the English language. By the end of the module students will be aware of the role of pronunciation in oral communication and the underlying features of British English and other varieties and accents.

Prerequisites and basic notions

English language level equivalent or superior to B1.

Program

The module will cover the following topics:
• Pronunciation: problems and awareness
• Specific features of English pronunciation

Didactic methods

Blended-learning. The module will include a 3-hour class and 3 hours of online activities on which students will receive feedback from the instructor.

Learning assessment procedures

Students will submit an assignment and participate in a reflection activity on the Moodle platform as part of the module.

Evaluation criteria

a) Language accuracy (e.g. grammatical/lexical range)
b) Register appropriateness (e.g. degree of formality, style, appropriate register for specific text types)
c) Topic coherence
d) Cohesion and textual structure
e) Visual components (e.g. typesetting, choice of images, text distribution in slides, color palette, layout) (if applicable)
f) Pronunciation (if applicable)
g) Originality and personal voice

Exam language

Inglese