English Pronunciation for CommunicationA Practical Course for Students of EnglishByWang GuizhenFaculty of English Language & CultureGuangdong University of Foreign Studies Objectives of the Course This course is intended to help the students to improve their English pronunciation, including such elements as 1) the correct pronunciation of individual phonemes and words in English 2) the rhythmic patterns of the English language 3) patterns and functions of English intonation, so that the students will be able to communicate more effectively with good pronunciation and intonation. What are we going to learn in this course?So, what are we going to learn in this course?点击以下并听录音：点击播放 也可以将“练习汇编” Unit 1 中的 Listening Exercise 1 的录音内容转录在此。 Course content1. English phonemes: correct discrimination and pronunciation2. Stress of English words and sentences: basic rules and functions3. English rhythmic patterns: basic features and functions4. English intonation: structures, functions and use Textbook《英语语音教程》An English Pronunciation Course 王桂珍 编著高等教育出版社2000 Reference books1.Cruttenden, A., Gimson’s Pronunciation of English, Edward Arnold Limited & Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, 20012. Gimson, A.C., An Introduction to Pronunciation of English, London: Arhold, 1970.3. O’Connor, J. D. Better English Pronunciation, Cambridge University Press, 1967 Assessment 1. Written Exam (30%): Discrimination of phonemes and the meaning of sentences, marking of the prominence and intonation of sentences.2. Oral Exam (70%): Reading of short passages and dialogues, oral interview, etc. EnglishWest Germanic languageAbout 325 million native speakers: Britain, 56 millionthe USA, 232 million Canada, 24...
