The course describes the many aspects of the standard variety of spoken English, variably known as RP or Non-Regional Pronunciation. These aspects include the sound system, the structure of the English syllable, phonological processes important to elicit near-native fluent speech, and forms and functions of important prosodic features such as intonation. A special goal is to learn to read and write phonemic transcription (IPA), which we consider a basic skill esp. for teacher students.
Reading list: A reader for the course is provided in Moodle
Exam: Written examination (90 minutes) covering the topics of the lecture and of this class
Semester: SoSe 2022