Diploma in the Theory and Methodology of TESOL
PHONOLOGY MODULE (65 hours)
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Chapter |
Main Topic |
Sub-topic |
Quizzes |
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Chapter 1 |
Introduction to the topic |
Definition of Phonology Relation to Linguistic Applied Linguistics; grammar; phonetics Sciences Basic phonological rules and their relationship to the different aspects of grammar The speech mechanism |
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Chapter 2 |
Getting to know the anatomy of the mouth |
The larynx The articulators inside the mouth |
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Chapter 3 |
The English Vowels |
Description of vowels and lip position English short vowels English Long vowels Vowels glides: Diphthongs Vowels glides: Triphthongs Teaching pronunciation with phonemic symbols |
Quiz 1: Vowels (recognize vowels and their position in the oral cavity) |
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Chapter 4 |
The English Consonants |
Consonants by manner of articulation Consonants by place of articulation Consonants-vowel combination chart Teaching hints |
Quiz 2: Consonants (recognize manner and place of articulation) |
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Chapter 5 |
Voicing |
Voiced and voiceless sounds Lenin and fortis sounds |
Quiz 3: Voicing
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Chapter 6 |
The phoneme |
Phoneme vs. Allophone Minimal pairs Free variation and complementary distribution |
Extra reading: Phonemic chart activities for ESL learners |
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Chapter 7 |
The syllable |
Structure of the syllable: onset, peak and coda Consonants clusters |
Quiz 4: Syllable structure |
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Chapter 8 |
Connected Speech |
Sounds in isolation and in connected speech Regressive assimilation Progressive Assimilation Coalescense Elision Liaison |
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Chapter 9 |
Strong and Weak forms of the syllable |
Strong and weak forms of function words |
Quiz 5: Strong and weak forms of the syllable Extra reading: Connected speech- How this affects native and non-native speakers |
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Chapter 10 |
Word Stress |
Stress in simple words Two-syllable words |
Quiz 6: Word stress Extra reading: Why word stress is important- Rules of word stress How to help ESL students: Activities |
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Chapter 11 |
Compound words |
English-type compounds Single stressed compounds Double stressed ompounds Change of stress Variations in Simple and Compound words |
Quiz 7: Compound word stress |
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Chapter 12 |
Sentence stress |
Identify correct stress pattern Content words vs. function words
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Quiz 8: Sentence stress Extra reading: Sentence stress- Activities for ESL students |
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Chapter 13 |
Intonation |
Intonation of statements, questions, non-finality
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Extra reading: Teaching intonation with a Visual Display of Fundamental frequency Practising stress and intonation- Why intonation matters |
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Chapter 14 |
Teaching pronunciation |
Integrating pronunciation into the classroom activities: Word stress Vowel sounds Diphthongs Weak forms Sentence stress Anagrams Bingo |
Extra reading: Make pronunciation physical. (by Adrian Underhill) |
Phonology Syllabus - Certificate in the Theory and Methodology of TESOL
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