Courses
LANG7720 Second Language Pronunciation Pedagogy (3 units)
This course aims to acquaint students with the teaching and learning of second language (L2) pronunciation with reference to different theoretical models and empirical evidence. The course firstly introduces the acquisition of L2 phonology with reference to child first language (L1) acquisition, followed by theories of L2 phonological acquisition and a discussion of linguistic and social factors affecting the acquisition of an L2 sound system. To train students’ abilities in applying theories into practice, this course also offers opportunities for students to develop a pronunciation curriculum by considering the goals, models, and issues, and to create practical guidelines for the teaching of vowels, consonants, and suprasegmentals.