Drawing upon theoretical and methodological paradigms from speech science and applied linguistics, this study advances our understanding of the factors that constrain attainment and assessment of second language pronunciation. Its innovative aspects are the inclusion of unexplored language combinations and the triangulation of several research instruments. Speech ratings by native speaker judges in combination with interviews suggest that assessment of second language pronunciation entails a broad spectrum of influences. The work contributes to the evidence against a simply construed critical period for phonological development and it reveals insights into the social relativity of accent. Thus, the myth, that the native speaker is a competent rater in all cases and always, is deconstructed.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Peter Lang Ag
ISBN-13
9783631631072
eBay Product ID (ePID)
115978225
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Language Study
Author
Tanja Angelovska
Publication Name
Second Language Pronunciation: Attainment and Assessment
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Engineering & Technology
Publication Year
2012
Type
Study Guide
Number of Pages
354 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
211mm
Item Width
148mm
Volume
495
Item Weight
280g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Tanja Angelovska
Series Title
Europaeische Hochschulschriften / European University Studies / Publications Universitaires Europeennes