Undergraduate Certificate in Mandarin-English Advanced Phonetics
-- viewing nowThe Undergraduate Certificate in Mandarin-English Advanced Phonetics is a comprehensive course that focuses on the phonetic aspects of Mandarin and English languages. This course highlights the importance of clear and accurate pronunciation, stress, intonation, and rhythm in both languages.
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• Advanced Mandarin Pronunciation: This unit will cover the advanced pronunciation techniques of Mandarin Chinese, focusing on the four tones and their variations.
• English Phonetics and Phonology: This unit will delve into the study of the sounds and sound patterns of English, including vowels, consonants, and suprasegmentals like stress and intonation.
• Mandarin-English Pronunciation Comparison: This unit will compare and contrast the phonetic systems of Mandarin and English, highlighting the similarities and differences between the two.
• Articulation and Speech Production: This unit will explore the physiological and acoustic aspects of speech production, emphasizing the articulatory differences between Mandarin and English.
• Perception and Discrimination of Speech Sounds: This unit will examine how listeners perceive and discriminate speech sounds, focusing on the unique challenges presented by Mandarin and English.
• Phonetic Transcription: This unit will teach students how to transcribe speech sounds using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), enabling accurate representation of both Mandarin and English pronunciation.
• Second Language Speech Learning: This unit will investigate the process of learning a second language's pronunciation, exploring the cognitive and linguistic factors that influence success.
• Accent Reduction and Modification: This unit will provide practical techniques and strategies for reducing or modifying accents to improve intelligibility and comprehensibility in both Mandarin and English.
• Pedagogical Approaches to Phonetics Instruction: This unit will survey various teaching methods and techniques for phonetics instruction, emphasizing best practices for teaching advanced Mandarin-English phonetics.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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