Institution : / Al Majma’ah University, KSA.
Academic Department : / College of Education, Department of English
Programme : / English Language
Course : / Teaching English Pronunciation
Course Coordinator : / Abdulrahman Alroumi
Programme Coordinator : / Dr. Abdul Karim Al-Harbi
Course Specification Approved Date : / …./ … / …… H
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. 1 - Course title : / Teaching English Pronunciation. / Course Code: / ENG-1212. Credit hours : / 03
3 - Program(s) in which the course is offered: / English Language
4 – Course Language : / English
2. 5 - Name of faculty member responsible for the course: / Abdulrahman Alroumi
3. 6 - Level/year at which this course is offered : / Level - 2
7 - Pre-requisites for this course (if any) : No
8 - Co-requisites for this course (if any) : No
9 - Location if not on main campus : College of Education, Al-Zulfi
10 - Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
A - Traditional classroom / What percentage? / 50 %
B - Blended (traditional and online) / What percentage? / 20 %
D - e-learning / What percentage? / 20 %
E - Correspondence / What percentage? / 10 %
F - Other / What percentage? / ……. %
Comments :
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B Objectives
What is the main purpose for this course?Students are expected to
· improve their pronunciation of English consonants and vowels in words and sentences.
· accurately define and use terminology related to phonetics.
· describe the manner and place characteristics of vowels and consonants.
· use transcription conventions appropriately when transcribing words.
· correctly pronounce phonetic transcriptions including different stress patterns . mark syllabic stress patterns accurately.
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Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented :
· Increased use of technology (power point, some websites and data show)
· Consistently change the list of topics to be up to date and contemporary to motivate the students
· Use of different methods to improve the speaking ability, such as prepared presentations, spontaneous speeches, and role play
C. Course Description
1. Topics to be Covered
List of Topics / No. ofWeeks / Contact Hours
A: Letters and Sounds
1. Introduction to vowels / 02 / 06
2. Introduction to consonants / 02 / 06
B: Introduction to Syllables, words and sentences / 01 / 03
1. Initial consonants cluster / 01 / 03
2. Final consonants clusters / 01 / 03
3. Syllabic structure s and ed endings / 01 / 03
4. Word stress / 01 / 03
5. Sentence stress weak forms and connectors linking vowels and assimilation etc / 01 / 03
C: Conversation
1. Repair strategies / 01 / 03
2. Pronouncing punctuation-chunking-intonation-discourse markers / 01 / 01
Revision / 01 / 03
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture / Tutorial / Laboratory / Practical / Other: / TotalContact
Hours / 36 / 18 / 12 / 6 / ...... / 36
Credit / ...... / ...... / ...... / ...... / ...... / ......
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. / 06
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy
/ NQF Learning DomainsAnd Course Learning Outcomes / Course Teaching
Strategies / Course Assessment
Methods /
1.0 / Knowledge
1.1 / Deepen students’ phonetic skills. / Drilling / Assignments
1.2 / Improve students’ phonetic understanding and awareness. / Imitation / Quizzes
1.3 / Expand students’ exposure to English pronunciation and the mother tongue (Arabic). / Speaking practice / CW/HW
1.4 / Description of the knowledge to be acquired / Role Play / Mid Term
1.5 / Improve students’ analytic pronunciation ability. / Pair/Group work / Final Exam
1.6
2.0 / Cognitive Skills
2.1 / Ability to think analytically and critically; / Lectures / Assignments
2.2 / Ability to understand and analyze different phonetic data; / Class work, discussion / Quizzes
2.3 / Ability to compare between English pronunciation and that of Arabic; / Peer and group discussion / CW/HW
2.4 / Ability to apply studying phonetics to learning & teaching English in KSA. / Speaking practice / Mid Term
2.5 / Final Exam
2.6
3.0 / Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.1 / Students can complete phonetic analysis assignments in due time; / Lectures / Assignments
3.2 / Students can actively and critically participate in class activities; / Class work, discussion / Quizzes
3.3 / Students can act responsibly and ethically in conducting their work; / Peer and group discussion / CW/HW
3.4 / Students can communicate, negotiate and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses as team members. / Speaking practice / Mid Term
3.5 / Individual counseling / Final Exam
3.6 / ...... / ...... / ......
4.0 / Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
4.1 / Using electronic/web-based English language study data bases; / Use language lab. for listening English / Allocation of marks for the use of AV aids
4.2 / Using the multimedia in studying English; / Listen recorded text especially related to pronunciation / Classroom performance
4.3 / Using language labs, / Class presentation
4.4 / Using laptops and associated activities. / Encourage Students to use audio, video and web based material / Teacher – Students interaction etc.
4.5 / Use of online dictionaries to listen the correct pronunciation / More and more practice
4.6 / Use of digital dictionaries
4.7 / Different websites for listening English conversations, stories etc.
5.0 / Psychomotor
5.1 / ...... / ...... / ......
5.2 / ...... / ...... / ......
5.3 / ...... / ...... / ......
5.4 / ...... / ...... / ......
5.5 / ...... / ...... / ......
5.6 / ...... / ...... / ......
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester:
Assessment task / Week Due / Proportionof Total Assessment
1 / Assignments / 05
2 / Quizzes / 10
3 / Participation / 05
4 / Mid Term / ...... / 20
5 / Final Examination / ...... / 60
6 / Total Marks / ...... / 100
7 / ...... / ...... / ......
8 / ...... / ...... / ......
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
- Monday from 01 - 2:30 p.m.
- Wednesday from 01 – 2:30 p.m.
- Thursday from 09 – 10:00 a.m.
E. Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks :· English Pronunciation in Use (Intermediate) by Mark Hancock
· USB Memory for Audio Version
· ......
2. List Essential References Materials :
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· ......
· ......
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material :
· ......
· ......
· ......
4. List Electronic Materials :
· Language laboratory
· Digital dictionary
· Laptop and Internet Connection in the classroom
· www.englishspeak.com
· www.howjsayu.com
· En.wikipedia.org/wiki/lists of English words
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5. Other learning material :
· Find more and more website related to pronunciation
· ......
· ......
F. Facilities Required
1. Accommodation· Lecture room with speakers and internet access or fully equipped language lab.
· ......
2. Computing resources
· Desktop or Laptop with internet access
· ......
3. Other resources
· Data show to facilitate going over students' papers in class
· ......
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching:· Weekly or fortnightly home assignments
· Class quizzes
· Class participation
· Positive use of AV aids and websites
· Mid term examination
· Final examination
· ......
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor :
· Peering by the HOD
· Cooperation of Course Cordinators
· Random visits to the classrooms by the HOD to check the class performance
· ......
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching :
· Training sessions.
· Workshops to facilitate the exchange of experiences amongst faculty members
· Regular meetings where problems are discussed and solutions are given
· Discussion of problems faced in the classroom with colleagues and supervisors
· Encouragement of faculty members to attend professional development conferences
· Keeping up to date with pedagogical theory and practice
· Update learning sources.
· Setting goals for achieving excellence in teaching at the beginning of each new semester after reviewing last semester’s teaching strategies and results
· ......
· ......
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement
· Check marking of a sample of examination papers either by a resident or visiting faculty member.
· Check marking of students' papers (those who believe they are under graded can have their papers checked by a second reader).
· ......
5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement :
· Comparing syllabi and course description with other universities (including those on the internet).
· Bi-annual meetings of faculty members to discuss improvement.
· Having a curriculum review committee to review the curriculum periodically and
· suggestions for improvement.
· ......
Course Specification Approved
Department Official Meeting No ( ….. ) Date … / …. / ….. H
Course’s Coordinator / Department HeadName : / Abdulrahman Alroumi / Name : / Dr Abdul Karim Al Harbi
Signature : / ...... / Signature : / ......
Date : / 18./ 4 / 1436 H / Date : / …./ … / …… H