BIL1053

ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
PRONUNCIATION
INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

English Language and Literature Department

Faculty of Languages and Communication
Sultan Idris Education University

SEM. KHAS 2015/2016

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Date:

INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Faculty : Languages and Communication

Department : English Language and Literature
Semester : Special
Session : 2015/2016
Course Name : English Language Pronunciation
Course Code : BIL1053
Credit Hour : 3
Pre requisite : Nil

LECTURER’S INFORMATION:

Name : Dr. Che Ton bt Mahmud

E-mail : che.ton@fbk.upsi.edu.my
Telephone number : 05-4506035
Room number : Level 2, Room T3-B09
Faculty of Languages and Communication
IPSI Building, KSAJS

COURSE SYNOPSIS:

The course exposes learners to the English Sound System, features of connected
speech, stress, intonation, and meaning, and sound and meaning. This course also
includes an exposure to the problems in pronunciation to ensure improved
comprehension and intelligibility.

(Kursus ini memberi pelajar pendedahan kepada system bunyi bahasa Inggeris, ciri-ciri
bahasa pertuturan, stres, intonasi dan makna, bunyi dan makna. Pendedahan juga
diberi tentang pelbagai masalah sebutan untuk tujuan meningkatkan kefahaman
pelajar.)

RATIONALE OF THE COURSE:

This course provides a basis for the enhancement of English language pronunciation for
students.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Explain the English language sound system. (C2)

2. Display correct English language pronunciation in speech production. (C3)
3. Respond and express views on problems in English language pronunciation. (C5)
4. Communicate effectively in discussions and discourse. (CS2)

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:

Communication skills, critical thinking, lifelong learning skills.

MAIN REFERENCE:

Carr, P. (2012). English phonetics and phonology: An introduction (2nd.ed.). London:

Blackwell Publishing.

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:

Gimson, A.C. (1980). An introduction to the pronunciation of English (3rd

ed.). London: Edward Arnold Publishers.

Harmer, J. (2001). The practice of English language teaching. Harlow:

Longman.

Kelly, G. (2000). Teach pronunciation. Essex: Pearson Education.

Roach, P. (2001). Phonetics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Underhill, A. (2005). Sound foundations. Oxford: Macmillan.

Wells, J.C. (2008). Longman pronunciation dictionary (3rd ed.). Essex:

Longman.

METHODS OF SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED:

Activity KOM BKMM PBPM KKBP KKU KKP EM

Consultation and √
Discussion
Assignments √

Final Examinations √

Abbreviation Skills
KOM Communication Skills
BKMM Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
PBPM Continuous Learning and Information Management
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KKBP Team Work Skills
KKU Entrepreneurial Skills
KKP Leadership Skills
EM Professional Ethics and Moral
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STUDENT’S PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

Coursework Details LO Percentage (%)

Oral Presentation LO1, LO2, LO4 30

60
Reflection LO3, LO4 30

Final Examination LO1, LO3 40 40

Total 100%

GRADING SCALE:

Points interval GPA/CGPA

A 80 – 100 4.00
A- 75 – 79 3.75
B+ 70 – 74 3.50
B 65 – 69 3.00
B- 60 – 64 2.75
C+ 55 – 59 2.50
C 50 – 54 2.00
C- 45 – 49 1.75
D+ 40 – 44 1.50
D 35 – 39 1.00
F 0 – 34 0

SOFT SKILS GRADING SCALE:

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Scale Descriptor
4 Excellent
3 Good
2 Moderate
1 Weak

Rubrics as in Buku Kemahiran Insaniah/Soft skills

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WEEKLY TEACHING SCHEDULE:

JADUAL PENGAJARAN 7 MINGGU

Week Content Learning Outcomes Teaching & Soft References

Learning Activities Skills
1 Introduction to Course Outline and  Explain the English language Lecture/ Discussion KOM Course RI
Course Assessment. sound system.
Carr, P. (2012).
Introduction to English language  Display correct English language English phonetics
sound system pronunciation in speech and phonology: An
production. introduction
The Production of Speech Sounds.
(2nd.ed.). London:
Features of pronunciation, Blackwell
Speech organs, Received Publishing.
Pronunciation, International
Phonetic Alphabet Gimson, A.C.
(1980). An
introduction to the
2 The Consonants of English.  Explain the English language Lecture/ KOM pronunciation of
sound system. Pronunciation English (3rd ed.).
Phonemes, Phonetic transcription, London: Edward
practice
Point and manner of articulation,  Display correct English language Arnold Publishers.
consonant clusters, types of pronunciation in speech In-class exercises
consonants, allophones, minimal production.
pairs Harmer, J. (2001).
The practice of
3 Vowels of English.  Explain the English language Lecture/ KOM English language
sound system. Pronunciation teaching. Harlow:
Distinctive vowels, phonemic
practice Longman.
interpretation of vowels  Display correct English language
description of vowels, pure vowels, pronunciation in speech In-class exercises Kelly, G. (2000).
diphthongal glides, centring production.
diphthongs, weakly accented Teach
vowels pronunciation.
Essex:Pearson

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4 Word Stress and Sentence Stress.  Explain the English language Lecture/Discussion KOM
sound system.
Primary stress, secondary stress,
Impromptu Speech
stress timing  Display correct English language
pronunciation in speech Presentation
production.

 Communicate effectively in
discussions and discourse.

5 Intonation and Meaning.  Explain the English language Lecture/Discussion KOM

sound system.
Discourse and intonation,
Impromptu Speech
Grammar and intonation, attitude  Display correct English language
and intonation pronunciation in speech Presentation
production.
Education.
 Communicate effectively in
discussions and discourse.
Roach, P. (2001).
6 Sounds and Spelling.  Explain the English language Lecture/Discussion KOM Phonetics. Oxford:
sound system. Presentation Oxford University
Homophones, homonyms, Press.
homographs
Underhill, A.
7 Problems in Pronunciation.  Respond and express views on KOM (2005). Sound
problems in English language Discussion circle foundations.
- L1 Interference
pronunciation. Oxford: Macmillan.
- Physical disability
 Communicate effectively in Wells, J.C. (2008).
discussions and discourse. Longman
pronunciation
dictionary (3rd

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Reminders:
1. Students must attend all lectures, tutorials, laboratory, studio or other activities related to the course, including courses with no final
examination (perkara 4.1 dan 4.3)
2. Students with attendance of less than 80% will not be allowed to sit for the final examination. (perkara 4.2)
3. Perkara 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 can be waived for students who have health problems and must be certified by a government or UPSI panel clinic
medical officer.
4. Students who have to represent UPSI/State/Country in activity that is directed by the government or UPSI, are required to obtain a
recommendation letter from the Dean and must be approved by the Academic Affairs Division.

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