Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz Prezi (Phonetics and Phonology Project)

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It's been very exciting to have ESL students in our Linguistics Class.  I am fortunate since I speak English and Spanish and we've had a large group of students whose primary language is Spanish.  I would speak to them in English but for those who did not understand everything I was able to translate to them in Spanish.  They all agreed that practicing was essential to learning English.  They listen to music and watch TV in English as a way of practice.  Overall it's been fun to be able to help them practice their English. 

 Word Project

hallelujah | halleluiah, int. and n.¹

Pronunciation:  /hælɪˈluːjə/

Forms:  Also 15 halleluya, 15–16 halleluia(h, 16 halaluiah.

Etymology:  < Hebrew hallĕlū-yāh ‘praise (ye) Jah (= Jehovah)’; the verb is the imperative plural of hallēl : see Hallel n.(Show Less)

 

 a. The exclamation ‘Praise (ye) the Lord (Jah, or Jehovah)’, which occurs in many psalms and anthems; hence, a song of praise to God; = alleluia int.

The Most Dominant Languages Spoken in the World

 1.  Mandarin Chinese

2.  English

3.  Hindi (dialect of Hindustani)

4.  Spanish

 

There are over 6,000 languages in the World ½ languages are dying (1 language dies every 2 weeks).

AMURDAK is a language spoken by 1 person in the Whole World (Charlie Mangul 75 yrs. old).

Northern Australia a person speaks 5-6 different languages.

The WELSH Language of Wales is the language that is thriving; they have a yearly fair that has a Poetry Competition.  A Welsh saying “A people without a language is a people without a heart”.

HAWAIIAN  language was an oral tradition passed from generation to generation but by 1850 Hawaiians learned how to write and read.  1898 Hawaii became U.S Territory & English became the official language but in 1960/1970 Activists started reclaiming their heritage and opened an all Hawaiian School to teach children Hawaiian Language with no support from the government and no certified teachers just native speakers wanting to teach kids their language.

In Hawaiian Language every syllable ends in a vowel and there are only 8 consonants.  A single WORD can have multiple meanings.  Hawaiian is a very poetic language!!!!  

Mele Kahea is a chanting; an elevated form of speech.  Hula (dance) is the physical manifestation of the chant.

“Where will the meanings be when the words are forgotten”  W.S. Merwin

***If a language is going to survive children have to speak it***

“Language is a lens through which we see the world, through language we become more fully ourselves”

Linguistics Grading Rubric

Yolanda Pena

Phonology and Phonetics Project Grading Rubric

 

Sonnet by Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz translated into IPA (200pts.)

 

Task Description:  I will translate the Spanish Sonnet into IPA and will have an English translation also.  I will include audio, reading the Sonnet in Spanish with IPA translation after each line.  I will give a brief introduction to author’s biography.  I will give an 8-10 min. presentation in PowerPoint format using audio and visual aids.

 

	Excellent	Competent	Needs work
Knowledge/ Understanding Relevant to Phonology & Phonetics     50%	The presentation demonstrates a depth of understanding by using relevant and accurate detail to support project. Research is thorough and goes beyond what was presented in class or in the assigned texts.	The presentation uses knowledge which is generally accurate with only minor inaccuracies, and which is generally relevant to the project. Research is adequate but does not go much beyond what was presented in class or in the assigned text.	The presentation uses little relevant or accurate information, not even that which was presented in class or in the assigned texts. Little or no research is apparent.
IPA Translation of Spanish Sonnet   70%	The presentation is centered on the IPA translation.  The sound & sound pattern of Sonnet.  Shows a highly developed awareness of Phonetics & Phonology.	The presentation is centered on the IPA translation & shows a good developed understanding of Phonetics & Phonology.	The presentation shows some awareness of IPA translation & a basic understanding of Phonetics & phonology.
Communication & Creativity     30%	The presentation is imaginative and effective in conveying ideas to the audience. The presenter responds effectively to audience reactions and questions	Presentation techniques used are effective in conveying main ideas, but a bit unimaginative. Some questions from the audience remain unanswered.	The presentation fails to capture the interest of the audience and/or is confusing in what is to be communicated.
Use of audio/visual aids     30%	The presentation includes appropriate and easily understood audio/visual aids which the presenter refers to and explains at appropriate moments in the presentation.	The presentation includes appropriate audio/visual aids, but these are too few, in a format that makes them difficult to use or understand, and/or the presenter does not refer to or explain them in the presentation.	The presentation includes inappropriate or no audio/visual aids, and/or too small or messy to be understood.  The presenter makes no mention of them in the presentation.
Presentation skills     20%	The presenter speaks clearly and loudly enough to be heard, using eye contact, a lively tone, gestures, and body language to engage the audience. (8-10 Min.)	The presenter speaks clearly and loudly enough to be heard, but  tends to drone and/or fails to use eye contact, gestures, and body language consistently or effectively at times. (Less than 8 min/over 10min).	The presenter cannot be heard and/or speaks so unclearly that she cannot be understood. There is no attempt to engage the audience through eye contact, gestures, or body language.

 

Total Points:  _________

 

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