Course Syllabus

General Information

Faculty Faculty of Arts and Educational Sciences

Department English Language and Literature
Semester First semester Academic Year 2023/2024

Course Details

Course Title Phonetics Course No. 0123201

•Online (MS Teams + e-learning
Type of Learning  On- campus  Blended (Platform)
Platforms)
Credit Hours 3 Theoretical 3 Practical 0

Course Level (according to JNQF ) 6 JNQF Hours* 12

Pre-requisite 0122302 Co-requisite

Course Instructor Information

Instructor Name Dr Imene Medfouni

Instructor E-mail imedfouni@meu.edu.jo

Course Time Sunday and Tuesday: Online [15:30-16:30] Thursday: Asynchronous.

Saturdays: 10:00-1:00 / Sundays and Tuesdays: 11:00-12:30 Mondays and
Office Hours
Wednesdays: 9:30-11:30
Office Number B370 Office Phone

Lab Instructor Name –If assigned-

Sources and References

1. Textbook

A Course in Phonetics, Peter Ladefoged, Keith Johnson, Cengage Learning, 7 th edition, 2015.

2. References
1. Ogden, R. (2017). An introduction to English phonetics (Second edition.). Edinburgh University Press.
2. MacKay, I. R. A. (2023). Phonetics and speech science. Cambridge University Press.
3. Wayland, R. (2018). Phonetics: A Practical Introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
4. Zsiga, E.C. (2013) The sounds of language: an introduction to phonetics and phonology. Hoboken:
Wiley-Blackwell.

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 Teaching Methods
1.Direct Instruction: Lecture, Questions and 2. Activity-Based Learning: Oral 3. Flipped Learning
answers, Presentation and Direct Reading. Presentations and Group Work Discussions
4. Differentiated Instructions

Course Description
Production of speech sounds: long vowels, diphthongs, and triphthongs; Voicing and consonants:
phonemes and symbols, Fricatives and affricates, nasals and other consonants; The syllable: strong and
weak syllables; Suprasegmentals; Stress; Weak forms; Intonation.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and its correlation with Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
and JNQF Descriptors
JNQF Descriptors
No. CLOs PLOs
Knowledge Skill Competency
1 Demonstrate knowledge
1.Show understanding of the basic concepts
and understanding of
related to linguistics, literature, and *
basic ideas about
translation.
phonetics.
2 Identify the main speech 3.Demonstrate understanding of the
sounds and identify the structures and uses of the English Language.
main characteristics of 6.Demonstrate excellent reading, writing, * *
the main English speech listening and speaking skills in English.
sounds.
3 6.Demonstrate excellent reading, writing,
Discuss, explain and
listening and speaking skills in English.
apply suprasegmental
9. Communicate in specialised language and * *
features such as stress
terminology specific to the field of English
and intonation.
Studies.
4 Describe some
3.Demonstrate understanding of the
phonological processes
structures and uses of the English Language.
such as assimilation, * *
6.Demonstrate excellent reading, writing,
insertion, elision, and
listening and speaking skills in English.
linking.
5 6.Demonstrate excellent reading, writing,
Transcribe words and
listening and speaking skills in English.
short texts using
9. Communicate in specialised language and * *
International Phonetic
terminology specific to the field of English
Alphabet.
Studies.
6 8. Analyse a variety of literary texts.
Transfer IPA symbols 9. Communicate in specialised language and
* *
into texts. terminology specific to the field of English
Studies.
7 6.Demonstrate excellent reading, writing,
Pronounce words and listening and speaking skills in English.
sentences in a native- 9. Communicate in specialised language and * *
like fashion. terminology specific to the field of English
Studies.

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 Course Topics

Lecture Type Assessment

Week Topic Lecture CLOs Summative/
Lecture No. Assessment Tool
Type Formative
Orientation and introduction Lecture (1) Online
Class Formative
1 Defining phonetics Lecture (2) Online 1 discussion
Asynchro
Blended learning orientation Lecture (3)
nous
Online Short answer Formative
Phonetics vs phonology Lecture (1) 1
Word cloud
2 Phonetic basic terminology Lecture (2) Online 1 Quiz Summative
The three branches of phonetics: Asynchro 1 Blended Quiz Summative
Lecture (..)
articulatory, acoustic, and auditory. nous
Online Self- Formative
Anatomy of Speech Production 1 Lecture (1) 1,2
assessment
Anatomy of Speech Production 2 Online Quiz and Summative
3 Lecture (2) 1,2
Midterm exam
Anatomy of Speech Production 3 Asynchro Blended Quiz Summative
Lecture (3)
nous 1,2
Introduction to International Phonetic Online Peer- Formative
Lecture (1) 2,5
Alphabet (IPA) assessment
Exploring the IPA chart and its Online Quiz and Summative
4 Lecture (2) 2,5
categories. Midterm exam
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) Asynchro Blended Quiz Summative
Lecture (3)
nous 2,5
activities
Consonant: Voice, Place, manner of Online Class Formative
Lecture (1) 2,5
articulation discussion
Online 2,5 Quiz and Summative
5 Consonant: Voice Lecture (2)
Midterm exam
Asynchro 2,5 Blended Quiz Summative
Consonant: Place of articulation Lecture (3)
nous
Consonant: Place of articulation Lecture (1) Online 2,5 Corner Quiz Formative
Consonant: Manner of articulation Lecture (2) Online 2,5 Midterm exam Summative
6
Consonant: Manner of articulation Asynchro Blended Quiz Summative
Lecture (3)
nous 2,5,6
Introduction to vowels Lecture (1) Online 2,5 Q and A Formative
Vowel sounds in English and IPA Online 2,5,6 Midterm exam Summative
7 Lecture (2)
Transcription
Asynchro 2,5 Blended Quiz Summative
Monophthongs and Diphthongs Lecture (3)
nous
Revision Lecture (1) Online

Midterm exam Lecture (2) Online

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Asynchro
Post exam review Lecture (3)
nous
Online 2,5 Class Formative
Vowel (Height) Lecture (1)
discussion
9 Vowels (Backness) Lecture (2) Online 2,5 Final exam Summative
Asynchro 2,5 Blended Quiz Summative
Vowels (Roundedness) Lecture (3)
nous
Online 2,5 Response Formative
Vowels length (Long and Short)/ Lecture (1)
10 cards
Vowel Reduction and Schwa Sound Lecture (2) Online 2,5 Final exam Summative

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 Asynchro Blended Quiz Summative
Exercises to practice vowel sounds. Lecture (3)
nous 2,5,6
Online Think-pair- Formative
Introduction to connected speech Lecture (1) 4,7
share
11 Assimilation Lecture (2) Online 4,7 Final exam Summative
Asynchro 4,7 Blended Summative
Elision Lecture (3)
nous & formative
Linking and liaison Lecture (1) Online 4,7 Spot the error Formative
Intrusive Sounds and Glottal Stops Lecture (2) Online 4,7 Final exam Summative
12
Asynchro 4,7 Blended Quiz Summative
Exercises to practice connected speech Lecture (3)
nous
Online 3,7 Peer Formative
Suprasegmentals features: Introduction Lecture (1)
assessment
13 Syllable and stress Lecture (2) Online 3,7 Final exam Summative
Asynchro 3,7 Blended Quiz Summative
Rhythm and length Lecture (3)
nous
Tone and intonation Lecture (1) Online 3,7 Polls Formative
Exercises to practice Suprasegmentals Online 3,7 Final exam Summative
14 Lecture (2)
features
Asynchro 3,7 Blended Quiz Summative
Review of Suprasegmentals features Lecture (3)
nous
Revision: Recap Lecture (1) Online
Revision: activities Lecture (2) Online
15
Asynchro
Blended Revision and activities Lecture (3)
nous
16 Final exam

Course Evaluation Time and Weight

Assessment Tool Weight % Expected Due Date

Mid-term exam 25 Week 8
Face to face quiz 10 Week 5
Other class activities: observation, assignments,
10 Throughout the semester
presentations, reports, or projects.
Blended quizzes throughout the semester 15 Throughout the semester
Final Exam 40 Week 16

Course Policies

Item Policy

Quizzes Students have to follow the dates of the quizzes in the syllabus.
Failure in attending the final exam will result in zero mark unless the student presents an
official acceptable excuse to the Dean of his/her faculty who approves an incomplete
exam, normally scheduled to be conducted during the first two weeks of the successive
Exams
semester.

Attending Exams and Meeting Deadlines:

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 A student who is late more than 10 minutes will not be permitted to sit the exam (first,
second or mid exams).
A student who is late more than 30 minutes will not be permitted to sit to final exam, and
no student will be permitted to leave the exam centre before the elapse of 30 minutes.
Failure in attending the final exam will result in zero mark unless the student presents an
official acceptable excuse to the Dean of his/her faculty who approves an incomplete
Makeup Exams
exam, normally scheduled to be conducted during the first two weeks of the successive
semester.
Drop Date 14-10-2023 beginning of the add/drop week till 20-10-2023 end of the add/drop week.
All forms of cheating and plagiarism are prohibited. This includes:

 Copying from another student’s work.

 Using materials not authorized by the institute.
 Collaborating with another student during a test, without permission.
 Knowingly using, buying, selling, or stealing the contents of a test.
 Plagiarism which means presenting another person’s work or ideas as one’s own,
without attribution.
Academic Honesty
Penalty for Cheating: The minimum penalty for cheating is an automatic Zero for the
test or assignment leading to a possible “F” for the course. The exam invigilator will
produce a report on the case to the examination committee chairman. The report will be
kept in the student file. The student may remain seated in the exam centre, but in case
that causes a disturbance to other students, the student will be expelled out of the exam
centre if approved by the examination committee chairman. A second offense will result
in the immediate suspension of the student for the remainder of the current semester. A
copy of the decision will be kept in the student file.
a. Students must attend all classes of this course.
b. Any student with absence of 15% of the classes of any course, will be illegible to sit
for the final exam and will be given the university zero (35%) in this course.
c. In the case (b) above, if a student submits an official sick report authenticated by
university clinic or an accepted excuse by the Dean of his/her faculty, the student
Attendance will be considered as withdrawn from the course, and a "W" will be shown in the
transcript for this course.
d. Students are not allowed to come late to classes. Any student coming late will not be
allowed to attend the class and he/she will be marked absent.

Students have to sign in e-learning at least once a week during the semester.
All details of the course including syllabus, textbook and other resources can be found
E-Learning
on e-learning course page. Please make sure to check it regularly for any updates and
announcements.
It is expected for each student to spend at least 120 hours on the course during the
Workload
semester.
There will be two graded exams in this course. Midterm exam will be during weeks 8
and 9. Final exam will take place during weeks 15 and 16.
Graded Exams
Students have the right to discuss grades in class during the lecture. They have no right
to discuss their marks after giving back their graded papers.
Participation Students have to participate in class during the lectures, and in all course activities.
Assignments and projects should be submitted to the instructor on the due date. Zero
Assignment/ Projects mark will be given for late submissions unless the student has an acceptable excuse
approved by the instructor of the course.
Others Students need to follow the university’s policies.

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 Rubrics and Feedbacks (If Applicable)

This course assessment is practical and based on activities and exercises, hence model answer key will be provided
after the quiz, midterm and final exams.

* JNQF Hours Calculation

Activity Duration/ week Times/ Semester No. of Hours

Learning Activities
Lectures and Seminars 15 3 45
Tutorials 11 1 11
laboratory - - -

Activities for Assessment and Evaluation

First Exam/ Midterm 1 1 1
Second Exam (If applicable)
Final Exam 1 2 2
Quizzes 2 1 2
Self-Learning Activities
Assignments/ Homework 2 3 6
Case Studies
Presentations 1 14 14
E-learning 13 1 13
Extra Readings 7 2 14
Preparing for Exams 2 6 12

Total Hours 120

JNQF Hours =Total Hours/10 = 12

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