Speech Production and Communication (OPEN UNI)

Recommended optional programme components The course is an independent entity and does not require additional studies carried out at the same time.

Upon completion of the course, the students will

• display an understanding of the principles of the English sound system and intonation patterns
• implement and develop their skills in the conventions of spoken English in relation to various contexts (e.g. oral presentations, talks, interviews)
• be able to give, receive and engage with peer-based feedback
• demonstrate knowledge of their own abilities in spoken English and develop strategies to address areas of weakness independently
• be able to identify and use appropriate resources successfully to support interaction in general as well as pronunciation and intonation more specifically
• be able to make use of the knowledge and experiences that they acquire during the course in their future studies and/or working life.

Mode of delivery Blended teaching Variable teaching and learning methods

Assessment will be based on various written and oral assignments.

The course utilises a numerical grading scale (0–5). In the numerical scale zero stands for a fail.

Language of instruction English

Target group Open-university students who have passed the entrance examination.