The Acquisition Of L2 Mandarin Prosody

Author : Chunsheng Yang
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027267634

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The Acquisition of L2 Mandarin Prosody by Chunsheng Yang Pdf

This book examines the acquisition of L2 Mandarin prosody, a less explored area in SLA. While acknowledging that tone acquisition is one of the most important aspects in acquiring L2 Mandarin phonology, the book demonstrates that phrase- and utterance-level prosody is equally important. Specifically, this book discusses the acquisition of Mandarin lexical tones and utterance-level prosody, the interaction of tones and intonation, the acquisition of Tone 3 sandhis, the temporal differences between L1 and L2 Mandarin discourse, and the relationship between intelligibility, comprehensibility and foreign accent perception in L2 Chinese. In addition, a whole chapter is exclusively devoted to the pedagogy of L2 Mandarin prosody. Studies in this book further our understanding of speech prosody in L1 and L2 and showcase the interesting interaction of phonetics, phonology, and pedagogy in SLA. This book will be of great interest to SLA researchers and graduate students, applied linguists, Chinese linguists, and Chinese practitioners.

Author : Chunsheng Yang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789811538094

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The Acquisition of Chinese as a Second Language Pronunciation by Chunsheng Yang Pdf

This book is the first edited book to cover a wide range of issues related to Chinese as a second language (CSL) speech, including tone and segment acquisition and processing, categorical perception of tones, CSL fluency, CSL intelligibility/comprehensibility and accentedness, and pronunciation pedagogy. Moreover, the book addresses both theoretical and pedagogical issues. It offers an essential go-to book for anyone who is interested in CSL speech, e.g. CSL speech researchers, Chinese instructors, CSL learners, and anyone interested in second language speech.

Author : Elisabeth Delais-Roussarie,Mathieu Avanzi,Sophie Herment
Publisher : Springer
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783662451687

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Prosody and Language in Contact by Elisabeth Delais-Roussarie,Mathieu Avanzi,Sophie Herment Pdf

This volume provides new insights into various issues on prosody in contact situations, contact referring here to the L2 acquisition process as well as to situations where two language systems may co-exist. A wide array of phenomena are dealt with (prosodic description of linguistic systems in contact situations, analysis of prosodic changes, language development processes, etc.), and the results obtained may give an indication of what is more or less stable in phonological and prosodic systems. In addition, the selected papers clearly show how languages may have influenced or may have been influenced by other language varieties (in multilingual situations where different languages are in constant contact with one another, but also in the process of L2 acquisition). Unlike previous volumes on related topics, which focus in general either on L2 acquisition or on the description and analyses of different varieties of a given language, this volume considers both topics in parallel, allowing comparison and discussion of the results, which may shed new light on more far-reaching theoretical questions such as the role of markedness in prosody and the causes of prosodic changes.

Author : Chuanren Ke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-29
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781317367901

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The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Second Language Acquisition by Chuanren Ke Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Second Language Acquisition is the first reference work of its kind. The handbook contains twenty contributions from leading experts in the field of Chinese SLA, covering a wide range of topics such as social contexts, linguistic perspectives, skill learning, individual differences and learning settings and testing. Each chapter covers historical perspectives, core issues and key findings, research approaches, pedagogical implications, future research direction and additional references. The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Second Language Acquisition is an essential reference for Chinese language teachers and researchers in Chinese applied linguistics and second language acquisition.

Author : Tracey M. Derwing,Murray J. Munro,Ron I. Thomson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000532685

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The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Speaking by Tracey M. Derwing,Murray J. Munro,Ron I. Thomson Pdf

This Handbook is a comprehensive volume outlining the foremost issues regarding research and teaching of second language speaking, examining such diverse topics as cognitive processing, articulation, knowledge of pragmatics, instruction in sub-components of speaking (e.g., grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary) and the attrition of the first language. Outstanding academics have contributed chapters to provide an integrated and inclusive perspective on oral language skills. Specialized contexts for speaking are also explored (e.g., English as a Lingua Franca, workplace, and interpreting). The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Speaking will be an indispensable resource for students and scholars in applied linguistics, cognitive psychology, linguistics, and education.

Author : Chris Shei,Monica E McLellan Zikpi,Der-Lin Chao
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 791 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351598743

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The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Language Teaching by Chris Shei,Monica E McLellan Zikpi,Der-Lin Chao Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Language Teaching defines Chinese language teaching in a pedagogical, historical, and contemporary context. Throughout the volume, teaching methods are discussed, including the traditional China-based approach, and Western methods such as communicative teaching and the immersion program. The Handbook also presents a pedagogical model covering pronunciation, tones, characters, vocabulary, grammar, and the teaching of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The remaining chapters explore topics of language assessment, technology enhanced instruction, teaching materials and resources, Chinese for specific purposes, classroom implementation, social contexts of language teaching and language teaching policies, and pragmatics and culture. Ideal for scholars and researchers of Chinese language teaching, the Handbook will benefit educators and teacher training programs. This is the first comprehensive volume exploring the growing area of Chinese language pedagogy.

Author : Anna De Meo
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781443846851

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Prosodic and Rhythmic Aspects of L2 Acquisition by Anna De Meo Pdf

In recent years, prosodic competence has become increasingly important in second language acquisition studies, as it is a crucial element in the identification of non-native pronunciation and message understanding. This volume is the first attempt to provide a survey of interlanguage prosody research in L2 Italian. It begins with an overview of the possible approaches to the study of rhythmic-prosodic skills acquisition in an L2. The second part of the book emphasizes the relationship between the mother tongue and a second language, and investigates the presence of transfer in prosody interlanguage development. The third part illustrates prosody’s role in the interpretation of pragmatic meaning in native-non-native interaction, and its influence on message persuasiveness. And in the fourth part, technology meets prosody in the areas of second language teaching and speech synthesis.

Author : Hang Zhang
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789004364790

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Second Language Acquisition of Mandarin Chinese Tones by Hang Zhang Pdf

In Second Language Acquisition of Mandarin Chinese Tones, Hang Zhang offers a series of cross-linguistic studies to argue that there are factors influencing tone acquisition that extend beyond simple transfer of structures from learners’ native languages.

Author : Fangyuan Yuan,Shuai Li
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351356480

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Classroom Research on Chinese as a Second Language by Fangyuan Yuan,Shuai Li Pdf

This collection brings together a series of empirical studies on topics surrounding classrooms of Chinese as a second language (L2) by drawing on a range of theoretical frameworks, methodological strategies, and pedagogical perspectives. Over the past two decades, research on classroom-based second language acquisition (SLA) has emerged and expanded as one of the most important sub-domains in the general field of SLA. In Chinese SLA, however, scarce attention has been devoted to this line of research. With chapters written by scholars in the field of SLA—many of whom are experienced in classroom teaching, teacher education, or program administration in Chinese as a second language—this book helps disentangle the complicated relationships among linguistic targets, pedagogical conditions, assessment tools, learner individual differences, and teacher variables that exist in the so-called "black-box" classrooms of L2 Chinese.

Author : Jesús Romero-Trillo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789400738836

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Pragmatics and Prosody in English Language Teaching by Jesús Romero-Trillo Pdf

This volume explores the elusive subject of English prosody—the stress, rhythm and intonation of the language—, and its relevance for English language teaching. Its sharp focus will be especially welcomed by teachers of English to non-native speakers, but also by scholars and researchers interested in Applied Linguistics. The book examines key issues in the development of prosody and delves into the role of intonation in the construction of meaning. The contributions tackle difficult areas of intonation for language learners, providing a theoretical analysis of each stumbling block as well as a practical explanation for teachers and teacher trainers. The numerous issues dealt with in the book include stress and rhythm; tone units and information structure; intonation and pragmatic meaning; tonicity and markedness, etc... The authors have deployed speech analysis software to illustrate their examples as well as to encourage readers to carry out their own computerized prosodic analyses.

Author : Feng-sheng Hung
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Chinese language
ISBN : UOM:39015041372296

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Prosody and the Acquisition of Grammatical Morphemes in Chinese Languages by Feng-sheng Hung Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : LBASS
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780616220030

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Proceedings of the Speech Prosody 2008 Conference by Anonim Pdf

Author : Carlos Gussenhoven,Professor of General and Experimental Phonology Carlos Gussenhoven,Aoju Chen,Professor of Language Development in Relation to Socialisation and Identity Aoju Chen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 957 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780198832232

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The Oxford Handbook of Language Prosody by Carlos Gussenhoven,Professor of General and Experimental Phonology Carlos Gussenhoven,Aoju Chen,Professor of Language Development in Relation to Socialisation and Identity Aoju Chen Pdf

This handbook presents detailed accounts of current research in all aspects of language prosody, written by leading experts from different disciplines. The volume's comprehensive coverage and multidisciplinary approach will make it an invaluable resource for all researchers, students, and practitioners interested in prosody.

Author : Mable Chan,Alessandro G. Benati
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811653322

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Challenges Encountered by Chinese ESL Learners by Mable Chan,Alessandro G. Benati Pdf

This book provides a blended approach in outlining the properties of grammatical knowledge that have been causing difficulty to Chinese speaking learners, including tense and aspect, articles, passives, unaccusatives, plurality and motion verbs. It explains from different linguistics perspectives how these constraints/difficulties might be dealt with. It also offers readers a comprehensive account of these problems, and outlines the possible pedagogical solutions teachers can try in the classroom. These topics are selected because they bring substantial challenges and difficulties to Chinese English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. This book bridges the gap between acquisition theory and language pedagogy research, benefiting not just language learners but language teachers around the world, and all those who would like to witness collaboration between second language acquisition theory and second language teaching practice in general. It initiates future work in which researchers from different fields with diverging theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches will be able to develop studies that are compatible with each other. This overall can facilitate our understanding of second language acquisition, and how instruction might help.

Author : Yan Jing Wu,Koji Miwa,Haoyun Zhang
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832506202

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Cognitive factors in bilingual language processing by Yan Jing Wu,Koji Miwa,Haoyun Zhang Pdf