Pronunciation Fundamentals: Evidence-based perspectives for L2 teaching and research

Author:   Tracey M. Derwing (University of Alberta) ,  Murray J. Munro (Simon Fraser University)
Publisher:   John Benjamins Publishing Co
Volume:   42
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9789027213266


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   15 July 2015
Format:   Hardback
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Pronunciation Fundamentals: Evidence-based perspectives for L2 teaching and research


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The emergence of empirical approaches to L2 pronunciation research and teaching is a powerful fourth wave in the history of the field. Authored by two leading proponents of evidence-based instruction, this volume surveys both foundational and cutting-edge empirical work and pinpoints its ramifications for pedagogy. The authors begin by tracing the history of pronunciation instruction and explicating L2 phonetic learning processes. Subsequent chapters explore the themes, strengths, and ethical problems of the field through the lens of the intelligibility principle. The importance of error gravity, and the need for assessment and individualized instruction are highlighted, and the role of L2 accents in social contexts is probed. Material readily available elsewhere has been omitted in favour of an emphasis on the how, why, and when of pronunciation instruction. Anyone with an interest in L2 pronunciation–especially graduate students, language teachers, and experienced researchers–will find much value in this indispensible resource.

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Author:   Tracey M. Derwing (University of Alberta) ,  Murray J. Munro (Simon Fraser University)
Publisher:   John Benjamins Publishing Co
Imprint:   John Benjamins Publishing Co
Volume:   42
Weight:   0.585kg
ISBN:  

9789027213266


ISBN 10:   9027213267
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   15 July 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Foreword; 2. Acknowledgements; 3. Chapter 1. Key concepts; 4. Chapter 2. Historical overview of pronunciation; 5. Chapter 3. A pedagogical perspective on L2 phonetic acquisition; 6. Chapter 4. Pronunciation errors and error gravity; 7. Chapter 5. Pronunciation instruction research; 8. Chapter 6. Assessment of L2 pronunciation; 9. Chapter 7. Technology in L2 pronunciation instruction; 10. Chapter 8. Social aspects of accent; 11. Chapter 9. The ethics of second language accent reduction; 12. Chapter 10. Future directions; 13. Glossary; 14. References; 15. Subject Index; 16. Author Index

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