SUMMARY OF INFORMATION ON EACH COURSE

1. Name of English Phonetics and Phonology

Course/Module Fonetik dan Fonologi Bahasa Inggeris
2. Course Code TSLB3043

3. Name(s) of Dr.Hamidah binti Samsudin

academic staff
4. Rationale for the This course is relevant to student teachers of English as a Second Language as it provides the
inclusion of the content knowledge for them to use the English language competently.
course/module in
the programme
5. Semester and Year Semester 2 Year 1/ Semester III Year 1
offered
6. Total Student
Total Guided and Independent
Learning Time Face to Face Non Face To Face
Learning
(SLT)

L = Lecture L T P A L T P A
T = Tutorial
P = Practical 120.25
A = Assessment 23 22 3.25 23 33 16

7. Credit Value 3

8. Prerequisite (if any) TSLB3013

9. Course Learning At the end of this course students will be able to:
Outcomes 1. Explain aspects of phonetics and phonology in English.
(CLO) (C6, P2, A4, PLO3, CTPS2)
2. Produce the correct articulation, description and transcription of phonemes in the
English Sound System. (C6, PLO2, PLO4, CS2)
3. Analyse the structure of syllables, patterns of stress and intonation, and features of
connected speech in the English Language using standard terminology. (C4, PLO3,
CTPS1)
4. Write a report (in groups) based on an analysis of transcribed data of a sample’s (non-
native speaker of English) segmental or supra-segmental aspects of pronunciation
errors and causes for the errors with evidence from the literature (C6, A2, PLO3,
PLO5, CTPS5, TS4)
5. Write the solutions to address the pronunciation problems identified with evidence
from the literature.(C6, A2, PLO3, PLO6, CTPS5, LL2)

LEARNING TAXONOMIES
COGNITIVE PSYCHOMOTOR AFFECTIVE
DOMAIN DOMAIN DOMAIN
Internalizing values
(characterization)
Complex or overt
Guided response
Understanding
Remembering

Organization
Responding
Mechanism

Origination
Adaptation
Perception
Evaluating
Analysing

Receiving
response
Applying

Creating

Valuing
Set

CLO

C C C C C C P P P P P P P A A A A A
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5
1 x x x
2 x
3 x
4 x x
5 x x

10. Transferable Skills: Critical Thinking Skills(CTPS5), Communication Skills (CS2), Teamwork (TS4) , Life-Long
Learning (LL2)

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11. Teaching-learning Teaching-learning strategy:
and assessment 1. Lecture – input
strategy 2. Tutorial activities- discussions, presentations, online tasks, Q & A session

Assessment strategy:

Programme Learning Outcome Teaching and Learning Types of

(PLO) Strategies Assessment
PLO2 – Practical Skills Tutorial Pronunciation
Quiz and Transcription
Online tasks Tests
PLO3 – Critical, Scientific Tutorial Report Writing
and Problem Online tasks Quiz
solving Skills Examination
PLO4 – Communication Tutorial Pronunciation
Skills Presentation and Transcription
Tests
PLO5 – Social Skills, Tutorial Report Writing
teamwork and Discussion
responsibility
PLO6 – Life-long learning Online tasks Report Writing
and Managing Discussion
Information Skills Presentation

12. Synopsis This course focuses on an overview of English phonetics and phonology, English consonants,
English vowels, the syllable, stress patterns, intonation, aspects of connected speech and
practice in spoken discourse: pronunciation and transcription.

Kursus ini berfokuskan pada fonetik dan fonologi, pengkelasan bunyi bahasa, konsonan dan
vokal Bahasa Inggeris, suku kata, pola tekanan, intonasi, aspek-aspek suprasegmental dan
latihan dalam pertuturan:sebutan dan transkripsi.
13. Mode of Delivery Lecture and tutorial

14. Assessment Coursework: 60%

Methods and Types Examination: 40%

Types of Assessment Methods of Assessment Percentage

Written Examination 40
Coursework Report Writing (Group) 30
Quiz 20
Pronunciation and Transcription Tests 10

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15. Mapping of the
Course Learning PEO PEO PEO PEO PEO PEO
Outcomes to the 1 2 3 4 5 6
Programme
CLO1 X
Educational
Objectives X X
CLO2

CLO3 X X

CLO4 X X

CLO5 X X

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

Knowledgeable (LO1) and possess practical skills (LO2) in the teaching
PEO1 profession in line with the needs of the organisation and clients

Generate solutions to problems (LO3) in the teaching profession through

PEO2 scientific approach (LO3) innovatively, creatively and ethically (LO8).

Communicate(LO4) effectively to uphold Bahasa Melayu as a language of

PEO3 knowledge and strengthen the use of the English language

Able to seek and manage relevant information from various sources (LO6)
PEO4
Demonstrate entrepreneurial and managerial skills (LO7) and realise the
PEO5 needs of life-long learning (LO6) for career development.

Possess values and professionalism (LO8), leadership qualities(LO9),

PEO6 social skills, responsible and able to work as a team (LO5)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

CLO1 Explain aspects of phonetics and phonology in English. (C6, P2, A4, PLO3,
CTPS2)
Produce the correct articulation, description and transcription of phonemes in
CLO2
the English Sound System. (C6,PLO2, PLO4, CS2)
Analyse the structure of syllables, patterns of stress and intonation, and
CLO3 features of connected speech in the English Language using standard
terminology. (C4, PLO3, CTPS3)
Write a report (in groups) based on an analysis of transcribed data of a
sample’s (non-native speaker of English) segmental or supra-segmental
CLO4
aspects of pronunciation errors and causes for the errors with evidence from
the literature . (C6, A2, PLO3, PLO5, CTPS5, TS4)
Write the solutions to address the pronunciation problems identified with
CLO5 evidence from the literature. .(C6, A2, PLO3. PLO6, CTPS5, LL2)

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16. Mapping of the
course/module to PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9
the Programme
Learning Outcomes CLO1 X
CLO2 X X
CLO3 X
CLO4 X X
CLO5 X X

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Use knowledge about the English language as well as knowledge and
PLO1 understanding of the theories and principles for the teaching and learning of
English as a Second Language
Model the correct and appropriate use of the English language and apply
PLO2 knowledge of pedagogical theories and principles to create learning
experiences according to the level of pupils’ development.
Apply reflective practices, problem-solving skills, scientific skills, research
PLO3 skills and creative and critical thinking skills in the Teaching of English as a
Second Language
Communicate and cooperate effectively with various parties locally and
PLO4
globally
Demonstrate the ability for, and show commitment and responsibility in
PLO5
working as a team
Recognise the need and capacity for continuous personal improvement by
PLO6 accessing and managing relevant information from various sources to
engage in life-long learning
Demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial skills in responding to current
PLO7
trends and changes in education
Practise values, ethics, morality and professionalism in the teaching
PLO8
profession
Demonstrate responsibility in effective leadership as agent of change in the
PLO9
teaching profession

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

CLO1 Explain aspects of phonetics and phonology in English. (C6, P2, A4, PLO3,
CTPS2)
Produce the correct articulation, description and transcription of phonemes in
CLO2
the English Sound System. (C6,PLO2, PLO4, CS2)
Analyse the structure of syllables, patterns of stress and intonation, and
CLO3 features of connected speech in the English Language using standard
terminology. (C4, PLO3, CTPS3)
Write a report (in groups) based on an analysis of transcribed data of a
sample’s (non-native speaker of English) segmental or supra-segmental
CLO4
aspects of pronunciation errors and causes for the errors with evidence from
the literature . (C6, A2, PLO3, PLO5, CTPS5, TS4)
Write the solutions to address the pronunciation problems identified with
CLO5 evidence from the literature. .(C6, A2, PLO3. PLO6, CTPS5, LL2)

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17. Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per

Interaction

Interaction
topic

Face-to-

Face-to-
face

face
Non
Assessment

Assessment
Practical

Practical
Lecture

Lecture
Tutorial

Tutorial

Total
1. Overview English Phonetics and Phonology

• Phonetics and phonology

2 1 2 1.5 6.5
• The production of speech sounds
• The International Phonetic Alphabet
• The Phonemic Chart
2. English Consonants

• Place and manner of articulation

• Describing and producing English consonants
6 3 6 4.5 19.5
• voiced and voiceless consonants
• fricatives and affricates
• nasals, stops, glides
• Symbols and transcription
3. English Vowels

• Describing and producing English vowels

• short vowels
• long vowels 3 6 3 9 21
• diphthongs
• triphthongs
• Symbols and transcription
4. The Syllable

• Structure of the English syllable 2 1 2 1.5 6.5

• Strong and weak syllables
• Weak forms
5. Stress Patterns

• Stress timing 2 1 2 1.5 6.5

• Stress in simple words
• Complex word stress
6. Intonation
4 2 4 3 13
• Forms of intonation
• Functions of intonation
7. Aspects of Connected Speech

• Rhythm
• Assimilation
• Elision 4 2 4 3 13
• Linking
• Liaison
• Juncture
• Contractions

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 8. Practice in Spoken Discourse: Pronunciation and
Transcription

• Practical tasks in listening to and transcribing

6 9 15
extracts of spoken discourse
• Practical tasks in recording of own pronunciation
and identifying aspects of connected speech

Coursework 1.25 10 11.25

Practical

Revision 6 6

Examination 2 2.

Total 23 22 3.25 23 33 16 120.25

TOTAL FACE TO FACE AND NON-FACE TO FACE Face to face Non face to face
LEARNING TIME
Lecture 23 23

Tutorial 22 33
Report (Group)
6
(1000 words)
Quiz 1 3
Pronunciation and
Transcription tests 0.25 1
(15 minutes)
Examination 2 6
Total 48.25 72
Total SLT 120.25
Credit 3
18. Main references Roach, P. (2009). English phonetics and phonology (4th ed.).
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Carr, P. (2012). English phonetics and phonology. An

introduction (2nd ed.). Singapore: Wiley-Blackwell.

Katz, W.F.(2013) Phonetics for dummies. New Jersey: John

Wiley & sons Inc.

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 Additional references Ladefoged, P. & Johnson, K. (2014). A course in phonetics (7th ed.).
Boston: Cengage Learning.

Collins, B. & Mees, I. M. (2013). Practical phonetics and phonology:

A resource book for students (3rd ed.). London: Routledge.

Rogerson-Revell, P.(2011). English phonology and pronunciation

teaching. London: Continuum International Publishing Group.

Davenport, M. & Hannahs, S. J.(2010). Introducing phonetics and

phonology (3rd. ed.). London: Routledge.

International Phonetic Association .(2013). Handbook of the

International Phonetic Association. A guide to the use of the
International Phonetic Alphabet. Cambridge: Cambridge University
Press.
Jones, D., Roach, P., Setter, J., & Esling, J. (2011). Cambridge English
pronouncing dictionary (18th ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.

Cameron, S.(2012). Perfecting your English pronunciation with DVD.

New York: McGraw Hill.

19. Other additional information None

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 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES MATRIX – PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
TSLB3043 ENGLISH PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY (3 Credits)

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES Teaching and

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES Learning Assessment
PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO Strategies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1. Explain aspects of phonetics and Lecture
phonology in English (C6, P2, A4, Tutorial Quiz
X
PLO3, CTPS2) Q & A session Examination

2. Produce the correct articulation, Lecture Pronunciation

description and transcription of Tutorial and Transcription
X X
phonemes in the English Sound Quiz Tests
System. (C6, PLO2, PLO4, CS2) Online tasks
3. Analyse the structure of syllables, Lecture
patterns of stress and intonation, and Tutorial Quiz
features of connected speech in the X Online tasks Examination
English Language using standard
terminology. (C4, PLO3, CTPS1)
4. Write a report (in groups) based on an Tutorial
analysis of transcribed data of a Presentation
sample’s (non-native speaker of
English) segmental or supra- Report Writing
X X
segmental aspects of pronunciation
errors and causes for the errors with
evidence from the literature (C6, A2,
PLO3, PLO5, CTPS5, TS4)
5. Write the solutions to address the
pronunciation problems identified with Tutorial Report Writing
evidence from the literature.(C6, A2, X X Discussion Examination
PLO3. PLO6, CTPS5, LL2)

Lecture Quiz
Tutorial Pronunciation
Q & A session and Transcription
Quiz Tests
TOTAL Report Writing
X X X X X Online tasks
Discussion Examination
Presentation

Panel Members:
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No. Name Academic Qualification
1 Laila Hairani binti Abdullah Sanggura M.Ed (Management and Language Teaching)
University of Bristol, UK.
B. Ed TESL
Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor
Certificate of Teaching (Credit) (English Studies and Arts
Education) MPSI, Tg. Malim, Perak.

2 Hjh. Noriah binti Talib M.Ed TESL (UITM)

BA in Linguistics-ESL (California State Uni Fresno)
Dip Ed (UIAM)
Certificate of Professional Development
Plymouth, UK
3 Fazlinah binti Said M.Ed (Curriculum and Instruction)
University of Houston, USA
B. Ed TESL
University of Exeter, UK

4 Hamidah binti Samsudin M Ed Testing & Evaluation

University Malaya B.A(Hons) English Language & Literature
Studies
University Science Malaysia
Certificate of Teaching (English Studies)
Maktab Perguruan Perempuan Melayu

External Consultants:

No. Name Designation University/Division

1 Ass. Prof. Dr Abu Bakar bin Hj Associate Professor Faculty of Education,
Ibrahim Universiti Teknologi Mara

2 Ym Tunku Ireneza Marina binti Assistant Director Curriculum Development Centre,

Tunku Mazlan Kuala Lumpur

3 Hasneeda binti Mohd Sarip Master Trainer (Primary Sk Putrajaya Precinct 16 (2),
Education) Wilayah Persekutuan

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