Social Dynamics in Second Language Accent /
Social Dynamics in Second Language Accent /
ed. by John M. Levis, Alene Moyer.
- 1 online resource (297 p.)
- Trends in Applied Linguistics [TAL] , 10 1868-6362 ; .
Frontmatter -- Table of contents -- Introduction -- Part I: The Nature of Accent -- 1. The Social Nature of L2 Pronunciation -- 2. Acoustic-Phonetic Parameters in the Perception of Accent -- 3. Developmental Sequences and Constraints in Second Language Phonological Acquisition: Balancing Language-internal and Languageexternal Factors -- 4. Suprasegmental Measures of Accentedness -- Part II: The Learner’s Approach to Pronunciation in Social Context -- 5. Understanding the Impact of Social Factors on L2 Pronunciation: Insights from Learners -- 6. L2 Accent Choices and Language Contact -- 7. Accentedness, “Passing” and Crossing -- Part III: The Teacher’s Approach to Accent -- 8. Problematizing the Dependence on L1 Norms in Pronunciation Teaching: Attitudes toward Second-language Accents -- 9. Phonological Literacy in L2 Learning and Teacher Training -- 10. Training Native Speakers to Listen to L2 Speech -- Part IV: The Social Impact of Accent -- 11. Listener Expectations, Reverse Linguistic Stereotyping, and Individual Background Factors in Social Judgments and Oral Performance Assessment -- 12 Accent and ‘Othering’ in the Workplace -- Part V: Conclusions -- 13. Future Directions in the Research and Teaching of L2 Pronunciation -- Subject index
restricted access http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec
This volume offers a definitive source for understanding social influences in L2 pronunciation, demonstrating the importance of empirical findings from a number of research perspectives, and outlining the directions that future work can take. The aim is to present a coherent argument for the significance of social factors and how they contribute to phonological acquisition.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9781614512288 9781614518280 9781614511762
10.1515/9781614511762 doi
English language--Accents and accentuation.
English language--Pronunciation by foreign speakers.
Languages in contact.
Second language acquisition--Social aspects.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General.
PE1137 / .S53 2014eb
414.6 414/.6
Frontmatter -- Table of contents -- Introduction -- Part I: The Nature of Accent -- 1. The Social Nature of L2 Pronunciation -- 2. Acoustic-Phonetic Parameters in the Perception of Accent -- 3. Developmental Sequences and Constraints in Second Language Phonological Acquisition: Balancing Language-internal and Languageexternal Factors -- 4. Suprasegmental Measures of Accentedness -- Part II: The Learner’s Approach to Pronunciation in Social Context -- 5. Understanding the Impact of Social Factors on L2 Pronunciation: Insights from Learners -- 6. L2 Accent Choices and Language Contact -- 7. Accentedness, “Passing” and Crossing -- Part III: The Teacher’s Approach to Accent -- 8. Problematizing the Dependence on L1 Norms in Pronunciation Teaching: Attitudes toward Second-language Accents -- 9. Phonological Literacy in L2 Learning and Teacher Training -- 10. Training Native Speakers to Listen to L2 Speech -- Part IV: The Social Impact of Accent -- 11. Listener Expectations, Reverse Linguistic Stereotyping, and Individual Background Factors in Social Judgments and Oral Performance Assessment -- 12 Accent and ‘Othering’ in the Workplace -- Part V: Conclusions -- 13. Future Directions in the Research and Teaching of L2 Pronunciation -- Subject index
restricted access http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec
This volume offers a definitive source for understanding social influences in L2 pronunciation, demonstrating the importance of empirical findings from a number of research perspectives, and outlining the directions that future work can take. The aim is to present a coherent argument for the significance of social factors and how they contribute to phonological acquisition.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9781614512288 9781614518280 9781614511762
10.1515/9781614511762 doi
English language--Accents and accentuation.
English language--Pronunciation by foreign speakers.
Languages in contact.
Second language acquisition--Social aspects.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General.
PE1137 / .S53 2014eb
414.6 414/.6