SCHOOL OF ARTS EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

ENG211 PHONETICS OF ENGLISH LEVEL THREE II

SYLLABUS AND ar DETAILED COURSE GUIDE

Part 1: Course Description and Resources

Lecturer: Mr. James Chola; BA (Philosophy) (Urbaniana), PG Dip Project
Management (Cavendish University Zambia), Master of Communication for
Development (University of Zambia)
Office: Main Campus
Office Hours: 08:00 to 17:00 Hours
Office Telephone: * 0978531731
Lecturer’s E-mail: jchola@cavendish.co.zm

Course Description
Having gone through the topic, students should: a. Explain the importance of
language to people, b. Describe the nature of langue, and c. Point out how
people learn language

Prerequisites
ENG121

Required Books and Articles

Course Delivery
Lectures
Discussions
Laboratory
Group Discussions
Team Work
Class presentations
Field trips

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Part 2: Student Learning Outcomes
General Learning Outcomes for employability:
 Write summaries (in own words) of concepts learned in the course
 Design and make Excel and PowerPoint presentations of concepts
learned
 Apply new knowledge to solving problems in groups
 Demonstrate use of online resources in problem solving
 Apply critical thinking skills by asking questions and demanding
evidence (5Ws and 1H: what, when, where, who, why, how)
Specific Learning Outcomes for this course or module:
It will help you to cultivate the ability to isolate and examine the principles and
issues involved, both in complex theoretical situations and in concrete, actual
problems.
It will widen intellectual perspectives within the context of a humanistic
educational experience.
It will enhance your knowledge of the nature of reality, the meaning of life,
social structure and development, knowledge and values, and the governing
principles of the universe.

WEEK 1:
Topic: LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
 Language and Linguistics
 Describe the nature of langue, .
 Point out how people learn language
 Explaining the importance of language
 Language
Readings
Bloch and Trager (1942:5) Explaining phonetics
Find appropriate free videos for each week’s topic, example: www.youtube:
Problems set
Explain the importance of studying languages?

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WEEK 2:
Topic: THE LEARNING PROCESS
 The Learning Process
 Linguistic as a science
 Defining pheonetics
Readings
According to Boeree (http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/langorigins.html),
Free online videos
Language came from. According to Boeree
(http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/langorigins.html),
Problem set
Is language a science or an art

WEEK 3:
TOPICS OBSERVATIONS AND SOUNDS
 Observations of sounds
 The use of phonetics
 Articulatory Phonetics
 The formation of speech sound Bloch and Trager (ibid:13)
Readings
Fowler, R. (1974). Understanding Language. An Introduction to Linguistics.
London: Routledge and Keagan Paul.
Fromkin and Rodman (1993). Language. New York. Holt, Richard and
Winston, Inc
Bloch and Trager (1942:10)
Free online videos
Free online videos: language came from. According to Boeree
(http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/langorigins.html),// Free Language Video
Lecture courses - LearnersTV
www.learnerstv.com/Free-Language-video-lecture
Problem set
Using the theories of Descartes and Mark Twain discuss how human language
differs from other forms of communication? ii. Discuss why language is human
specific?

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WEEK 4:
Topic: The Primary functions of organs of speech
 Diaphragm:
 The Primary functions of organs of speech
 The tongue
 The larynx
Readings
Fowler, R. (1974). Understanding Language. An Introduction to Linguistics.
London: Routledge and Keagan Paul.
Fromkin and Rodman (1993). Language. New York. Holt, Richard and
Winston, Inc
Bloch and Trager (ibid:13)
Free online videos
Free Language Video Lecture courses – Learners/TV
www.learnerstv.com/Free-Language-video-lecture
Problem set
What are the difficulties associated with language at social functions?

WEEK 5:
Topic: Language from various sounds:

Readings
Bloch and Trager (ibid:13)
Free online videos
Free online videos: language came from. According to Boeree
(http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/langorigins.html),// Free Language Video
Lecture courses - LearnersTV
www.learnerstv.com/Free-Language-video-lecture
Problem set
Draw the diagram of the articulatory organs and label it. After doing so, discuss
the primary and secondary functions of each of them.

WEEK 6: 1ST CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT TEST (CAT 1)

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WEEK 7:
Topic: Speech Segments
 The phonetic symbols
 Mention all the speech segments that the English language uses,
 Describe Phonemics, and c. Explain how Respiration contributes to
speech production.
Readings
Awoniyi, T.A. (1902). The Teaching of African Languages. London: Holdre and
Stoughton.
Fowler (1974) Understanding Language. London: Routledge.
Bloch and Trager (1942)
Free online videos
Free Language Video Lecture courses – Learners/TV
www.learnerstv.com/Free-Language-video-lecture
Problem set
Discuss some of the features that may help you to learn languages.

WEEK 8:
Topic: Respiration and speaking/voicing
 Egressive and pulmonic air stream.
 Consonants Define consonants, .
 Mention all English Consonant sounds, .
 Explain what is meant by Place and Manner/mode of articulation,
 State the meaning of Voice and Aspiration in the production of consonants,
e
 Explain how consonant sounds are produced,
 Some English Consonants
Readings
Awoniyi, T.A. (1902). The Teaching of African Languages. London: Holdre and
Stoughton.
Fowler (1974) Understanding Language. London: Routledge.
Christophenson (1956:87) defines Consonants

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Free online videos
language came from. According to Boeree
(http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/langorigins.html),// Free Language Video
Lecture courses - LearnersTV
www.learnerstv.com/Free-Language-video-lecture
Problem set
State the meaning of Voice and Aspiration in the production of consonants, e.
Explain how consonant sounds are produced,

WEEK 9:
Topic: Place of articulation, mode of articulation and voice
 Place of articulation
 Manner/mode of articulation
 Aspiration is one phenomenon existent in plosives.
Readings
Awoniyi, T.A. (1902). The Teaching of African Languages. London: Holdre and
Stoughton.
Fowler (1974) Understanding Language. London: Routledge.
Fromkin and Rodman (1993). Language. New York. Holt, Richard and
Winston, Inc. Grace, E.W. (2007).
Free online videos
www.https:www Human language and animal communication - YouTube/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Problem set
Mention all English Consonant sounds.
Explain what is meant by Place and Manner/ mode of articulation

WEEK 10:
Topic: Diphthongs
 Triphthongs
 Elaborated notes

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Readings
Awoniyi, T.A. (1902). The Teaching of African Languages. London: Holdre and
Stoughton. Fowler (1974) Understanding Language. London: Routledge.
Fromkin and Rodman (1993). Language. New York. Holt, Richard and
Winston, Inc. Grace, E.W. (2007).
Understanding Language: A Basic Course in Linguistics. London:
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Trask, R.L. et al. (2007).
Language and Linguistics. London: Taylor and Francis.
Free online videos
www.https:www Human language and animal communication - YouTube/
https://www.youtube.com/watch
Problem set
Define vowels in contrast with consonants. . Explain what is meant by cardinal
vowels, simple vowels, diphthongs and Triphthongs

WEEK 11: 2ND CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT TEST (CAT 2)

WEEK 12:
Topic:
 LANGUAGE IDENTITY After and during the lecture, students should
 Discuss the relationship between language and different classifications
of identity.
 Demonstrate that language has to do with social stratification and this
forms the basis for sociolinguistics, .
 Discuss (a) the dichotomy restricted code and (b) elaborated code
Readings
Awoniyi, T.A. (1902). The Teaching of African Languages. London: Holdre and
Stoughton. Fowler (1974) Understanding Language. London: Routledge.
Fromkin and Rodman (1993). Language. New York. Holt, Richard and
Winston, Inc. Grace, E.W. (2007).
Free online videos
www.https:www Human language and animal communication - YouTube/
https://www.youtube.com/watch

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Problem set
TBA

WEEK 13:
Topic: THEORIES OF LANGUAGE LEARNING THEORIES
 Language as a Social Practice (Language Learning Theories)
 After the lecture, students should:
 Explain two major theories of language and learning that underpin
language as a social practice and
 Discuss their contributions to educational practice
Readings
Awoniyi, T.A. (1902). The Teaching of African Languages. London: Holdre and
Stoughton. Fowler (1974) Understanding Language. London: Routledge.
Fromkin and Rodman (1993). Language. New York. Holt, Richard and
Winston, Inc. Grace, E.W. (2007).
Free online videos
www.https:www Human language and animal communication - YouTube/
https://www.youtube.com/watch
Problem set
Is language learned or acquired. Discuss

WEEK 14:
Topic: LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND UNIVERSAL
 Discuss correctly the concept of language acquisition
 Outline the stages of acquiring language according to Hartmann and
Stork (1972)
 Explain what is meant by LAD according to Chomsky, N
Readings
TBA

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Free online videos
www.https:www Human language and animal communication - YouTube/
https://www.youtube.com/watch/ Lecture : Evolution of Language -
UConn/hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/courses
Problem set

Part 4: Grading Policy

Graded Coursework (or CATs), Problem sets (or assignments) and
examinations
ASSESSMENT COMMENTS % OF FINAL
GRADE

1st Continuous

Assessment Paper
(CAT)
40
2nd Continuous Presentations and
Assessment Test Field Reports
(CAT)

FINAL EXAM 60

TOTAL POINTS Add up all points 100

Out of 100%

Letter Grades

Letter Grade Percentage (%) Performance

A+ 75 -100 Distinction

A 70-74 Distinction

B+ 65-69 Merit

B 60-64 Merit

C+ 55-59 Credit

C 50-54 Pass

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 Letter Grade Percentage (%) Performance

D+ 45-49 Bare Fail

D 44 and Below Fail

Part 5: Course Policies

Class Attendance, Participation and Emergencies
1. Attending classes is mandatory for all students.
2. Participation in group work or teamwork is required whenever such work is assigned.
3. In case of any emergency that disenables a student from attending classes or
completing work, the student is expected to communicate with the lecturer or dean
as soon as possible.
4. Students with disabilities should inform the dean of the faculty of any special needs
that they may have.
Late Work and Missing Assessments
1. Each student is responsible for making sure that his or her work is done on time.
2. Any student who misses assessments or misses class should talk to his or her
lecturer/facilitator or professor as soon as possible and seek the lecturer’s advice on
how to make up for work missed or assessments missed.
3. Students who expect to miss classes or to miss assessments for health reasons or
special family reasons should communicate with the lecturer or professor for the
course as soon as possible.
4. Students should note that there may be a penalty for late work, and missed
assessments. The penalty may include not being allowed to sit for the final
examination.
5. Students who are unable to keep up with class work should consult with the course
lecturer or faculty dean or dean of students, and seek advice.
Integrity and Zero Tolerance for Plagiarism
1. All students are expected to abide by the university’s policy on
ethical conduct.

2. Any student involved in cheating in tests, coursework or

examinations will be suspended pending investigations, and may be
expelled from the University.

3. Any student involved in buying or selling tests or examinations will

be suspended from the University pending investigations.

4. Any student involved in using sexual favors in exchange for marks

will be suspended pending investigations, and may be expelled from
the University.

5. Plagiarism means presenting other people’s work from online or

from other sources as your own. Plagiarism is a serious offence and

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 will not be tolerated, and offenders will fail that particular course.

6. Students are required to read the University’s policy on

examinations.

Make up for Missed Classes

1. There will be special make up classes for each class that is missed
because the lecturer could not come to class on a particular day

2. Students are required to treat make up classes as part of the

regular learning program

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