HBET1203 : English Phonetics and Phonology Assignment | Open University Malaysia

Assignment Questions:

PURPOSE:

The objective of this assignment is to help you utilize the concepts presented in the HBET1203 course by applying them to the phonetic and phonological issues addressed in the assignment questions.

PART I: ANALYSIS AND REPORTING

Assignment Title: Comparing Pronunciation of Selected Words in Text and Reading to Standard British English (henceforth RP)

Task instructions

1. Selection of words / phrases, and their transcription (5%).

• Select ten (10) words or short phrases from the reading text. Identify its appropriate transcription from the transcription given.
• Check the accuracy of the transcription.

2. Transcription of equal words from Eddie and Samson’s reading (12.5%).

• Use of the IPA system accurately and appropriately to transcribe identical words from Eddie’s and Samson’s readings. Identifying the differences between pronunciations in Standard English, Eddie’s reading, and Samson’s reading (12.5%).
• Systematically compare selected words between the readings and RP.

3. Discussion and Conclusion (10%)

• Organize analysis by types of variations (e.g., vowels, consonants, stress patterns).
• Reflect on the broader linguistic and sociocultural implications of the differences.
• Discuss how regional variations enrich English as a global language.

PART II: ONLINE CLASS PARTICIPATION

Discuss the following topic in the forum and submit proof of your participation in the online discussions:

The different pronunciation patterns of the different dialects and languages in Malaysia makes it harder for Malaysian to achieve native-like pronunciation of the English language. Discuss. (10 marks)

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT PROOF OF ONLINE CLASS PARTICIPATION (10%) Do the following:

• Select the best FIVE (5) of your postings from the forum discussion set up by your tutor.
• Take screenshots of the postings and include them as images in your assignment.
• The screenshots should be in an image file (either in JPG or PNG format). Refer to the sample of Screen Grab below
• The screenshots should contain: Name, Title of the discussion, Day, Date and Time.