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Overview
Phonetics is
the branch of Linguistics devoted to the study of speech sounds. This
course will classify and describe sounds of speech used in all natural
languages. The study includes how a speaker produces speech sounds
(physiological or articulatory phonetics) and how they function in
languages to convey meaning (linguistic phonetics or phonology).
Aim
Teach
fundamental principles in improving the participants’ language
comprehension and business communication skills so as to achieve personal
development and better career prospects.
Objective
Participants
will:
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acquire the
fundamentals of articulation, diction and enunciation,
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be familiar
with the rubrics of IPA,
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be able to
improve the quality of spoken English, and
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be equipped
to carry out Phonetics lessons to different age groups.
Content
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Introduction
to Phonetics
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Articulation,
Clear and Proper Speech vs Slovenly Speech
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Vowels and
Consonants Usage and Application
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Place & Manner
of articulation and degrees of stricture
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Word and
Sentence Stress
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Intonation,
Elision, Assimilation & Linking
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Phonemic
Transcriptions
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The
International Phonetic Alphabet
Course Duration
7 weeks on a
part-time study for 4 hours per session. Sessions include classroom
discussions/ participation and hands-on training activities.
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:20
Assessment
Admission Criteria
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Minimum 3
"O" levels with credit in English
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Any other
recognised Certification, Diploma or Degree
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Mature
candidates by interview and approval from the School
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