Information Package / Course Catalogue
Phonetics I
Course Code: İDE133
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Mastery of the sounds used in English language.

Course Content

This course involves the mastery of vowel and consonant sounds and how they are produced and pronunciation exercises.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Mastery of all the sounds used in English ve being able to pronounce them correctly and efficientlt while communicating in English.
2.Learning how to use a dictionary effectively.
3.Mastery of the phonetic symbols regarding speech sounds.
4.Writing the phonetic transcription of each word that exists in the worksheets.
5.Identification of the stressed syllable in two-or- more-syllabble words.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ship or Sheep? An Intermediate Pronunciation Course by Ann Baker
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
An introduction to phonetics and the key terms used in the study of phonetics.
Week 2 - Theoretical
An introduction to the short vowels in English.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Mastery of short and long /i/ sounds
Week 4 - Theoretical
Mastery of /e/ and /æ/ sounds
Week 5 - Theoretical
Mastery of above-mentioned sounds
Week 6 - Theoretical
Mastery of above-mentioned sounds
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mastery of short and long /u/ sounds
Week 9 - Theoretical
Mastery of above-mentioned sounds
Week 10 - Theoretical
Mastery of /eı/ and /aı/ sounds.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Mastery of /??/ and /au/ sounds.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Mastery of above-mentioned sounds.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Mastery of the above-mentioned sound. A revision of short, long vowel sounds and diphthongs
Week 14 - Theoretical
Revision and pronunciation exercises.
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1184260
Assignment1246
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1426
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
OÇ-2
3
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
3
3
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026